NY Mets makes shocking blockbuster trade before pivotal NLDS Game
I was just three years old when the New York Mets won the World Series in 1986. I have vivid memories of the Subway Series against the Yankees in 2000, and I was at Citi Field when Matt Harvey pitched the game of his life—until it didn’t go as planned, allowing the Royals to celebrate their first championship in 30 years.
As a lifelong Mets fan, I don’t say this lightly: this past week has been the most thrilling week of Mets baseball I’ve ever experienced. The only time that comes close is when Daniel Murphy channeled his inner Babe Ruth to lead the Mets to the National League pennant in 2015, but even that doesn’t compare to the incredible late-game moments we’ve witnessed recently.
I drove to Atlanta last Monday to see the Mets rally from a 3-0 deficit in a win-or-go-home game against the Braves. They built a 6-3 lead, but the Braves fought back to take a 7-6 lead. Then Francisco Lindor, living up to the MVP hype, hit a ninth-inning homer to propel the Mets into the postseason.
The Mets weren’t just content to be there. Despite not having a day off, they rallied to win Game 1 against Milwaukee. Even when they lost Game 2 after blowing a late lead and found themselves down 2-0 in the ninth against Brewers closer Devin Williams, they didn’t give up. Lindor got things going with a hit, followed by Brandon Nimmo, and then Pete Alonso hit what might be the biggest home run in franchise history. NY Mets makes shocking blockbuster trade before pivotal NLDS Game
Why am I sharing all this? Because it’s been one of the most exhilarating (and stressful) weeks of my life as a sports fan, one that I and countless other Mets fans will cherish and recount for years.
I don’t want this to end, and I believe the Mets can beat the Phillies. I saw it in Game 1, when they overcame an incredible performance from former Met Zack Wheeler to light up a strong Philly bullpen for six runs in two innings. I saw it in Game 2, when Brandon Nimmo hit a home run to regain the lead after the Phillies tied it. And I saw it when Mark Vientos belted a towering homer in the ninth to shock Matt Strahm and level the game.
On a broader scale, what this team is accomplishing is remarkable. The Mets are never out of contention, and their late-game focus has dismantled even the best bullpens. These thrilling rallies wouldn’t be possible without the stellar performances from the pitching staff. Luis Severino had an outstanding outing last time, David Peterson kept them close when Wheeler was on fire, and Jose Quintana was phenomenal against the Brewers.
The Phillies won’t make it easy, as we saw when they erased multiple deficits and Nick Castellanos clinched the game with two outs in the ninth. This is a battle, and with only three games left at most in this series, every detail counts.
Now it’s crunch time, and the good news is the Mets finally get to play at home for the first time in over two weeks. The energy at Citi Field is going to be electric, and given how well they’ve handled high-pressure situations recently, I believe they’ll rise to the occasion. Here are a few adjustments that could help push them over the top.
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