Mets News and Morning Links - 9/23/2024

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Pete Harnisch and Trevor May.  Mets beat Phils to stay 2 up in Wild Card Race, Lindor expects to play in pain when he returns and Syracuse Walks-Off the final game of 2024.

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9/22/2024 Box Score: New York Mets 2 Philadelphia Phillies 1

Iglesias, J 2B;  2 for 4; 2 Ks; Nimmo LF;  1 for 4; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; Alonso 1B;  0 for 4; 3 Ks; Winker DH;  0 for 3; Martinez, J PH-DH;  0 for 1; 1 K; Marte, S RF;  0 for 3; 1 K; Bader CF;  0 for 0; Alvarez, F C;  0 for 2; 1 walk; 1 K; Vientos 3B;  1 for 3; double; 1 run; 1 K; Taylor, T CF-RF;  2 for 3; 1 RBI; Acuña SS;  1 for 3; Megill; 4 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 4 hits; 2 walks; 6 Ks; Maton, P (W, 3-3); 2 innings; no runs; Buttó (H, 4); 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; Díaz (S, 20); 2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 2 walks; 4 Ks; 

Mets 2 Phillies 1 Post Game Notes - 9/22/2024

Mets: 

• Finished the season 46-34 (.575) at Citi Field, the sixth-best winning percentage by the Mets since the ballpark opened in 2009...Are 25-10 (.714) at home since July 9, the best home winning percentage in the majors during that span...Won their final six home series of the season and went 15-4 during that span...Mets pitchers pitched to a 2.81 ERA (54 ER/173.0 IP) during that span...The club outscored opponents 98-58 during the stretch.
• Won their first series against the Phillies this season.
• Are 27-16 in one-run games.

Jose Iglesias: 

• Singled up the middle in the first inning to extend his hitting streak to 16 games...It is tied for the longest hitting streak by a Met this season (Also: Francisco Lindor, 8/20 - 9/6).

Tylor Megil: 

• Recorded six strikeouts in three of his last five starts...In his five starts since being recalled he has posted 1.78 ERA (5 ER/25.1 IP).

Tyrone Taylor: 

• Hit an RBI single to left field in the second inning to tie the score at 1-1...He has now reached base safely in a career-high 11 consecutive games.

Brandon Nimmo: 

• Lauched a solo home run in the sixth inning to put the Mets in front 2-1...He now has three home runs and nine RBI in his last five games.

Edwin Diaz: 

• Pitched 2.0 innings and picked up the save...Was just the second-time in his career that he recorded a six-out save. (Also: 8/4/22 vs. Atlanta)...Joins John Franco and Armando Benítez as the only Mets pitchers to have four or more 20-save seasons.

Anthony Rieber Newsday: Mets' Brandon Nimmo hits go-ahead blast in sixth, Edwin Diaz notches save in series win over Phillies. "A lot happened at Citi Field on Sunday night in the Mets’ final regular-season home game. Pete Alonso got two standing ovations for what may or may not have been his last Citi Field game in a Mets uniform. Mets fans packed the ballpark to the tune of 43,139, the club’s second sellout in a row. And most importantly, the Mets continued their march to the postseason with a 2-1 victory that denied the Phillies the chance to clinch the NL East title for the second straight day."

Brian Joura Mets360: "Brandon Nimmo gave the Mets the lead with a solo homer and Edwin Diaz came on for a six-out save, lifting the Mets to a 2-1 win over the Phillies Sunday night at Citi Field. The victory gave the Mets the series win and upped their record against the Phillies to 6-7, while cutting Philadelphia’s lead to five games."

NY Post: Mets enter Braves showdown in driver's seat after Brandon Nimmo, bullpen secure series win over Phillies. "As Edwin Diaz completed the final out of his two-inning save, the Mets’ two-game lead over the Braves for the NL’s third wild card was secure. Two victories in three games at Truist Park (since the Mets would hold the tiebreaker based on head-to-head with the Braves) will guarantee the Mets their second postseason appearance in three years."

NY Post: Thrilling six-out save in latest sign of Mets unleashing closer: ‘2022 form’.

NY Post: Pete Alonso tips helmet to standing ovation during what could be final Mets home game. "Pete Alonso tipped his helmet to the crowd before his first at-bat Sunday night in what could be his final game at Citi Field as a Met. It followed a partial standing ovation from the sellout crowd in Queens, with the fans chanting the first baseman’s name as he got to the plate in the bottom of the first."

NY Post: Who nudged Pete Alonso to give helmet tip with Mets future uncertain. "Alonso said home plate umpire John Libka had a message for him when he got into the box. 'John said, ‘Are you gonna tip your cap or something? I can give you time,’ Alonso said after the Mets’ 2-1 win over Philadelphia. 'I said, ‘What?’ I was worried about my at-bat, but [thought] ‘Yeah, I should.’ I’m happy John reminded me.'”

Mets YouTube Channel: Mets 2 Phillies 1 Game Highlights 9/22/24

Mets YouTube Channel: Locker Room Reaction 9/22/24

Pete Alonso was asked about what could be his last home game at Citi Field as a Met:

"We've come so far this year and I'm so stoked to play every single day, play with these guys." pic.twitter.com/Kezk6gehwO

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 22, 2024

"Today, it's not about me. This is about us and who we are. This is about the 2024 Mets today."

- Pete Alonso pic.twitter.com/OxfRLSBgLa

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 22, 2024

"People are gonna think of the 2024 Mets like OMG or Grimace, but the one word that comes to mind is 'resilient' when you think of the 2024 Mets."

Pete Alonso talks about the resiliency of this year's Mets: pic.twitter.com/LnYeOGnse0

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 22, 2024

José Iglesias reveals that the "OMG" remix will be released in the first week of October 👀

(via @ESPN) pic.twitter.com/kWRsM4Wf0N

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 22, 2024

.@john_jastremski joins @emacSNY to discuss how Carlos Mendoza managed tonight's Mets win, the confidence in Edwin Díaz down the stretch, and the Mets' pivotal series with the Braves https://t.co/0vubckgVgK

➡️ @Honda pic.twitter.com/NkvpYhDjPy

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 23, 2024

Wild Card Watch for AP Sports:

• Albies, Urshela homer as Braves edge Marlins 5-4
• NL Central champion Brewers overcome 8-run deficit and beat Diamondbacks 10-9
• White Sox lose 120th game, 4-2 to Padres, to tie post-1900 record by the 1962 expansion New York Mets

National League Wild Card Standings

Rk	Tm	W	L	W-L%	GB	GBsum	Strk	last10	last20
1	Los Angeles Dodgers	93	63	.596	+6.0		W 1	6-4	11-9
2	Philadelphia Phillies	92	64	.590	+5.0		L 2	4-6	12-8
3	San Diego Padres	90	66	.577	+3.0	--	W 4	8-2	14-6
4	Milwaukee Brewers	89	67	.571	+2.0		W 1	5-5	9-11
5	New York Mets	87	69	.558	--	--	W 2	7-3	15-5
6	Arizona Diamondbacks	87	69	.558	--	--	L 1	5-5	11-9
7	Atlanta Braves	85	71	.545	2.0	4.0	W 2	6-4	11-9

Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 9/23/2024.

AP Sports:

• Lindor says he’ll have to play through pain when he returns to Mets from back injury
• Edwin Díaz dominant closer again for Mets, 18 months after freak injury
• Nimmo homer lifts Mets to 2-1 win as New York takes 3 of 4 and delays Phillies’ NL East clinch

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Mets Defeat Phillies, 2-1:

• Díaz delivers 6-out save in 'big boy time' ahead of crucial series (MLB.com) 
• Mets' Brandon Nimmo hits go-ahead blast in sixth, Edwin Diaz notches save in series win over Phillies (Newsday)
• Brandon Nimmo, Edwin Diaz lift Mets to series win over Phillies ahead of Braves showdown (New York Post) 
• Brandon Nimmo’s homer off Zack Wheeler gives Mets series win over Phillies, sets up Braves showdown (New York Daily News)
• Mets takeaways: Francisco Lindor hopeful, Pete Alonso gets ovation, 6 outs for Edwin Díaz (The Athletic)
• Edwin Díaz, Mets shut the door on Phillies as surge to postseason continues: 'It’s big boy time' (Yahoo)
• Nimmo homer lifts Mets to 2-1 win as New York takes 3 of 4 and delays Phillies’ NL East clinch (AP)

 

Francisco Lindor News:

• Lindor: Pain tolerance the key to return this season (MLB.com)
• Injuries & Moves: Lindor (back) misses 7th straight game (MLB.com)
• Mets' Francisco Lindor still hurting but is optimistic that he'll return in 2024 (Newsday)
• Mets SS Lindor 'optimistic' he'll return before Sunday (ESPN)

 

Pete Alonso News:

• Umpire’s nudging led to Pete Alonso helmet tip with Mets future uncertain (New York Post)
• Pete Alonso tips helmet to standing ovation in what could be final Mets home game (New York Post)
• Pete Alonso gets standing ovation in possible final home game with Mets: ‘This is like a movie’ (New York Daily News)
• One more curtain call? Mets' Pete Alonso hopes this isn't the last time we see him at home (The Record)
• Mets fans’ reaction to Pete Alonso in potential final home game ‘out of storybook’ (NJ.com)
• SEE IT: Pete Alonso receives standing ovation in potential final Mets home game (Yahoo)
• Mets’ Pete Alonso tips helmet to Citi Field fans after prompting from home plate umpire (AP)

 

Kodai Senga News:

• Senga feels triceps tightness during rehab start, won't return in regular season (MLB.com)
• Mets’ Kodai Senga won’t return in regular season as ‘hard year’ of injuries hits latest roadblock (New York Post)
• Mets Notebook: Kodai Senga done for regular season; Francisco Lindor gives update on back injury (New York Daily News)
• Mets' Kodai Senga suffers another setback as hopes for regular season return fade away (The Record)
• Injured Mets starter who’s ‘worked his tail off’ to return suffers another setback (NJ.com)
• Mets won’t get Kodai Senga back for regular season but hold out hope for October (The Athletic)

 

Other Mets News:

• Mets face more heavy lifting in final week of regular season (Newsday)
• Edwin Diaz’s thrilling six-out save is latest sign of Mets unleashing closer: ‘2022 form’ (New York Post)
• Francisco Alvarez getting hot at right time for Mets: ‘He’s almost foaming at the mouth to get up there’ (New York Daily News)
• When will NY Mets clinch a playoff berth? What to know ahead of series vs Atlanta Braves (The Record)
• Mets’ Carlos Mendoza managed ‘aggressive’ in biggest game of season — and it worked! (NJ.com)
• What to watch the final week of the 2024 MLB regular season (ESPN)
• This Week in Mets: For the Mets, it all goes through Atlanta — as it should (The Athletic)
• Edwin Díaz dominant closer again for Mets, 18 months after freak injury (AP)

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Syracuse Game Recap and Highlights: Syracuse caps the 2024 season with a walk-off, 5-4, ten-inning win

9/22/2024 - Box Score: Syracuse Mets 5 Charlotte Knights 4

Williams SS;  0 for 4; 1 run; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Gilbert CF;  1 for 4; 1 run; 1 walk; Baty 2B;  0 for 3; 1 RBI; 1 walk; Ritter DH;  0 for 4; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Cortes RF;  0 for 4; Sánchez LF;  0 for 2; 1 run; 2 walks; Schwartz 1B;  1 for 4; HR; 1 run; 3 RBIs; Senger C;  1 for 4; Young 3B;  2 for 4; 1 K; Vasil; 4 innings; 2 runs; 1 ER; 6 hits; 2 walks; 2 Ks; Zuber; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 1 K; Gage (H, 3); 1 inning; no runs; 1 K; Fujinami (H, 7); 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; Kranick (H, 5); 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; Moreno (H, 1); 0.1 inning; 2 runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; Ramos, W (W, 4-2)(BS, 2); 1.2 innings; no runs; 1 walk; 3 Ks; 

Syracuse Mets Game Notes - 9/22/2024

Today's Syracuse Mets Lineup - 9/22/24

LUKE RITTER WALK OFF TO END THE SEASON ‼️ pic.twitter.com/vgE1sZl3v6

— Syracuse Mets (@SyracuseMets) September 22, 2024

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Pete Harnisch (1966)
• Gonzalez Germen (1987)
• Trevor May (1989)

Died on this date:

• Bob Shaw (2010)

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New York Mets purchased Bob Miller from the Detroit Tigers on September 23, 1973.

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1962

In his first major league start, 17 year-old first baseman Ed Kranepool gets his first hit, an eighth-inning double at the Polo Grounds in the Mets' 2-1 walk-off victory over Chicago. When the former James Monroe High School standout retires, he will be the franchise leader in eight offensive categories, including collecting 1418 hits during his 18 seasons with the team.

1969

Exactly one year after their manager suffered a heart attack in the dugout during a game against Atlanta, the Mets give Gil Hodges a reason to breathe a bit easier when the team clinches a tie for the NL East flag by beating the Cardinals, 3-2, on an 11th inning walk-off single stroked by Bud Harrelson off Bob Gibson. Prior to the Shea Stadium victory, Linton H. Bishop, Jr., the skipper's cardiologist, had sent him a telegram that read, "Happy to see you're No. 1. Hope your team does as well as your heart."

2008	Jose Reyes collects his 200th hit of the season with a bases-loaded triple in a much-needed Mets 6-2 victory over the Cubs at Shea Stadium. The 25 year-old shortstop joins Lance Johnson (1996) as one of the only two players in franchise history to reach the esteemed plateau.

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1964: The Mets surprise the Cards and Roger Craig, 2 - 1, scoring the winner on an error. The Cards' only run is Bill White's homer off Galen Cisco. Cards manager Johnny Keane is quoted as saying he has no idea whether he will be asked to return as Cards manager next year.

9/23/1962 One day after making his MLB debut, 17-year-old Ed Kranepool picks up his first career hit. Over 18 seasons with the Mets, Kranepool collected 1,418 hits, which was a Mets club record until 2012. pic.twitter.com/GiIRS5Hryo

— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) September 23, 2024

9/23/1984 Bob Murphy, Ralph Kiner, and Lindsey Nelson are inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame. The trio announced Mets games together from 1962 to 1978. pic.twitter.com/bXHr3XNYEf

— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) September 23, 2024

9/23/1984 After their induction into the Mets Hall of Fame, Bob Murphy and Lindsey Nelson appear as guests on Kiner’s Korner with Ralph Kiner. pic.twitter.com/jHXYTW715N

— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) September 23, 2024

9/23/2008 José Reyes collects his 200th hit of the season on a bases-clearing triple. Reyes becomes the second Met to record 200 hits in a season, joining Lance Johnson who accomplished the feat in 1996.@lamelaza_7 pic.twitter.com/oqTqF5EAUt

— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) September 23, 2024

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