The NL East title can’t be won in August, let alone one series, even if it’s five games. But the Mets at least give themselves a little more room to breathe. A strong start from David Peterson and Max Scherzer, as well as outstanding offensive performances by Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso, prompted the Mets … Read more
After nearly coming back from an eight-round deficit Friday night, the Mets made it a lot easier on themselves to start their double header on Saturday. Of course, it pays to have Francisco Lindor and David Peterson have the kind of games they’ve played. The Mets clinched the lead in the first half, going on … Read more
After nearly coming back from an eight-round deficit Friday night, the Mets made it a lot easier on themselves to start their double header on Saturday. Of course, it pays to have Francisco Lindor and David Peterson have the kind of games they’ve played. The Mets clinched the lead in the first half, going on … Read more
It was the top of the second half, the Citi Field scoreboard said the Atlanta 8 and Mets 0 you can at least enjoy the fact that the team at least won’t need Edwin Diaz for this game. But even if the closest is not available 24 hours after he scored the first six of … Read more
With a double header looming on Saturday, the Mets can’t afford a short start on Friday night. But Taiguan Walker gave them that short start, fearful of potential injury and a deficit of eight runs in one fell swoop. Walker’s night ended before he could score a fourth, and the Mets dug a huge hole … Read more
Seven Braves Up and Six Braves Down, Courtesy of Edwin Diaz. Six of the world’s best players were closer one night when the Mets showed strength, poise and everything the team wanted to show at the start of a five-game streak with an unfair opponent. Diaz grew to the terrifying force of nature, Mo Rivera … Read more
Seven Braves Up and Six Braves Down, Courtesy of Edwin Diaz. Six teams approached the best players in the world one night when the Mets showed strength, poise and everything the team wanted to show at the start of a five-game streak with an unfair opponent. Diaz grew to the terrifying force of nature, Mo … Read more
A complete Mets, playing the best baseball game of the season and establishing their promise against a team with goodwill for post-season. They entered a five-game set against the Braves for first place in the NL East, and the Mets would finish the series in the same spot after riding four home runs and Edwin … Read more