Heroes, zeros from Mets’ NLDS Game 2 loss
Herro, Zero, and a full inside pitch in the Mets' 7-6 loss to the Phillies in Game 2 of the National League on Sunday: hero Nick Castellanos, who was booed by fans early in the game, hit a walk-off single, added a hit in the eighth inning, and hit a home run in the fifth […]
Mets’ bullpen falls short in NLDS Game 2 loss
PHILADELPHIA — Heading into Game 2 of the Division Series, manager Carlos Mendoza believed Tyler Megill was his best option. Phil Mayton threw 25 pitches Saturday. Ryne Stanek pitched 28 innings, Reed Garrett 23 innings and David Peterson 50 innings. Mets pitcher Tyler Megill reacts after giving up a run on an error in the […]
Mets’ Luis Severino falters in 6th inning after cruising through NLDS Game 2
PHILADELPHIA — Luis Severino responded. The Bulldog starters, who stayed healthy all season for the first time since 2018, had a little more left in the tank at the turn of the year for the 33rd time. In the sixth inning, the right-hander understood the threat posed by Bryce Harper and threw a 99 mph […]
Phillies Kill Off Mets’ Ninth-Inning Magic With Castellanos Walk-Off To Even Up NLDS
It's a party in Philadelphia tonight! after the third baseman Mark Vientos knocked on his Second home run of the contest With the score tied at the top of the 9th inning in Game 2 of the National League game between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets, the Amazins pulled off another magical playoff […]
Mark Vientos is the Mets’ main man right now
PHILADELPHIA — Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso are the biggest names and biggest stars on Queen's team. These are 1 and 1A in the list of orange and blue luminaries. But now the kid, Mark Vientos, is the star. There is no denying or doubting that. The kid who always thought he could rake is […]
Phillies’ Nick Castellanos delivers walk-off hit to defeat Mets in NLDS Game 2
The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets proved over the past two days that there's nothing quite like playoff baseball in October. On Sunday, it was the Phillies who delivered a classic moment. The Mets were trailing by two runs when Mark Vientos came up to bat in the top of the ninth inning. Vientos […]
Phillies answer Mets’ ninth-inning magic with Nick Castellanos walk-off
The Mets found more ninth-inning magic, but so did the Phillies. Nick Castellanos hit a walk-off single, giving the Mets a 7-6 loss in Game 2 and tying the NLDS at 1-1. Mark Vientos hit his second game-tying two-run homer of the game off Matt Stram in the ninth inning, tying the game at 6-6. […]
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 […]
Heroes, zeros from Mets’ NLDS Game 1 win: Phillies’ Jeff Hoffman flops
Herro, Zero, and the inside full pitch from the Mets' 5-1 win over the Phillies in Saturday's National League Game 1: hero In the game-changing, five-run eighth inning, several batters went wide, but Mark Vientos' two-strike single over left tied the game and provided the first hope. zero Phillies All-Star Jeff Hoffman, who posted a […]
Mets deliver big first punch to hated rival Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — The total crowd of 45,751 went wild as they all gathered in place 20 minutes before the first pitch. Phillies fans earned his reputation as the team's 10th man this October. They were showing off. So there it was. Zack Wheeler was great. He pitched an impressive 111 pitches, giving up one run […]