Mark Vientos continues his ‘crazy’ journey with clutch Mets hit
PHILADELPHIA — After playing nine games in eight days, the Mets got some rest before the Division Series. Manager Carlos Mendoza called it a “reset” day, with several pitchers playing catch, several players receiving treatment and nearly everyone catching their breath. Mark Vientos hit rock bottom before the season started, giving himself time to reflect […]
‘Amazin’ Mets Pull Off Magical Comeback, Advance To NLDS After Absolutely Clutch Bomb From Pete Alonso
I'm not a Mets fan, but I can certainly mine the glory. He could be a free agent after this year and could be nearing his final game as a New York Met superstar. pete alonso It was the perfect iconic moment of the franchise era. A beautiful playoff performance propelled the team to the […]
Pete Alonso’s clutch blast sends Mets to NLDS in wild card thriller
If there was ever a moment when Pete Alonso had his most recent signature moment with the Mets, it was in the bottom of the 9th inning of Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series — probably before he became a free agent. It was my last game in the league – that […]
Meet Zabien Brown: The true freshman cornerback for Alabama who was clutch in win over Georgia
Alabama Crimson Tide true freshman cornerback Zavian Brown faced the biggest test of his young career this past weekend, playing his fourth game in school history against the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs. We played against each other. Brown, a five-star recruit from the Class of 2024, quickly impressed the coaching staff this offseason and was […]
What made Brandon Nimmo’s clutch home run all the more stunning for Mets
ATLANTA — Brandon Nimmo is running. everytime. It's famous. His hustling has become an obvious habit, and he's about the only player in baseball to charge to first base after a walk. That made the top of the eighth inning of Monday's season opener even more surprising. The swing was powerful, but the exclamation was […]
Xander Schauffele closes out opening Presidents Cup match thanks to clutch genes
Xander Schauffele and Tony Finau held the ball in Thursday's Presidents Cup four-ball opener. Schauffele even called his 1-up win over Byung-hoon Ahn and Jason Day a “party” as he closed out the match with a spectacular birdie on the 18th hole. “We knew what to do,” Schauffele said. “Tony started the party on the […]
Sean Manaea’s dominance, clutch hits lead Mets to win over Phillies
With the Mets ace on the mound and possibly the Phillies ace on the mound Sunday, a three-game series against the tenacious Braves looming, and a sold-out, enthusiastic crowd in attendance, Saturday's game against the Mets technically took place on Sept. 21, but it had the weight and atmosphere of October. But it's not just […]
Jose Iglesias delivers in clutch spot for Mets in walk-off win
When the season began, Jose Iglesias was on the back burner as a veteran struggling in the minor leagues. He's now a vital piece for the Mets, even more so now with Francisco Lindor likely missing this week's series against the Nationals with a back injury. Monday night marked the first time that Iglesias started […]
Solheim Cup 2024: Lilia Vu flexes clutch genes, secures winning point for Team USA
The U.S. began the day with a 10-6 edge over European teams, a result that has boded ill for teams in the past. Just ask the Europeans who played in the 1999 Ryder Cup, or the Americans who donned the red, white and blue at Medinah Stadium II in 2012. The 2015 European Solheim Cup […]
Gary Cohen delivers electric call for clutch Francisco Lindor homer: ‘Linsanity!’
Mets announcer Gary Cohen couldn't contain his excitement after Francisco Lindor hit a game-tying home run in the top of the ninth inning against the Blue Jays. In a bit of Knicks history, Cohen praised “Linsanity” after Lindor ended Beauden Francis' no-hitter with a hard hit to right field. “And that home run ends the […]