Your Monday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.
Meet the Mets
There was a hint of magic for the Mets on Sunday, jumping out to re-take the lead after the Phillies tied and once coming back to tie it after Philadelphia went ahead, but in the end Nick Castellanos sent the series back to New York with a tie.
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Just in case we needed it, Game 2 was a good reminder that every game isn’t going to be a win to tell your grandkids about.
Sure, the Mets didn’t win, but Mark Vientos did get to have his star-making moment on the national stage.
The Mets are coming home for what feels like the first time in at least a month.
A newly minted girl dad and rehabbing his wrist injury, Jeff McNeil joined the Mets prior to Game 2 and hopes to make an on-field return if the NLCS comes to Queens.
These Mets have left David Roth with no choice but to confront them.
Sean Manaea and Aaron Nola will face off in Game 3 on Tuesday.
Around the National League East
Alec Bohm was benched for the first time in his postseason career, though he did pinch hit later in the game.
Before the vibe shifted, Nick Castellanos found himself on the receiving end of some genuine boos and sarcastic cheers.
Around Major League Baseball
The Padres absolutely bludgeoned the Dodgers with a postseason record six home runs in a 10-2 series-tying victory.
In robbing a Mookie Betts home run, Jurickson Profar decided to do a little trolling with the Los Angeles fans.
It is possible the fans weren’t having as much fun with things as they eventually delayed the game by throwing baseballs and trash onto the field and at Profar.
As the Royals prepare for Game 2 against the Yankees, they’ve become the latest team to really appreciate the Tommy Pham Experience.
When the offseason eventually comes for us all, the Rays may be willing to deal some of their starting pitching.
This Date in Mets History
On this date in 2006, the Mets completed their sweep of the Dodgers in the NLDS.