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Brad Penner-Imagn Images The Mets advance to their first NLCS in nine years by defeating the Phillies in the NLDS. On June 8-9 of this year, the New York Mets and Philadelphia Philles faced off in MLB’s signature London Series. With the eyes of baseball upon them, the Phillies were the toast of baseball, landing in England with an MLB-best 44-19 record and World Series … [Read more...] about Mets 4, Phillies 1—Lindor Slams Mets into NLCS

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Your Thurssday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links Meet the Mets The Mets had chance after chance after chance to score against Phillies starter Ranger Suárez but they could not break through against his curveball. It was a maddening offensive display but thankfully José Quintana nearly matched him. He gave up just … [Read more...] about Mets Morning News for October 10, 2024

Brad Penner-Imagn Images A microcosm of the season, last night made us all believe. One of the drums that gets beaten around sports is about how certain games become microcosms of entire seasons or franchise experiences. It’s an overplayed narrative, but sometimes it is apt. Last night was one of those times. The Mets entered game four of the National League Division … [Read more...] about Game 4 was the 2024 season

Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images The Mets look to win a crucial Game 3 this evening in Queens. Mets lineup Francisco Lindor - SS Mark Vientos - 3B Brandon Nimmo - LF Pete Alonso - 1B Jose Iglesias - 2B Jesse Winker - DH Starling Marte - RF Tyrone Taylor - CF Francisco Alvarez - C SP: Sean Manaea (LHP) Phillies lineup Kyle Schwarber - DH Trea Turner - SS Bryce Harper … [Read more...] about Open thread: Mets vs. Phillies, NLDS Game 3, 10/8/24

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The Mets now have a 2-1 lead in the series. In their first game at Citi Field in over two weeks, the Mets defeated the Phillies by a 7-2 score in a crucial Game 3 that gives them a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five NLDS. Sean Manaea was great, as he blanked the Phillies through the first seven innings of the game. The Mets’ lineup, meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Mets 7, Phillies 2: Manaea shines, Mets win Game 3