Good Morning. Happy Birthday Heath Bell. Mets fall once more to Milwaukee for third straight loss, Braves win, D-Backs lose, Mets still have a chance to make playoffs.
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9/28/2024 Box Score: Milwaukee Brewers 6 New York Mets 0
Lindor DH;
0 for 4; 2 Ks; Iglesias, J 2B; 1 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Vientos 3B;
0 for 4; 3 Ks; Nimmo LF;
0 for 4; 1 K; Alonso 1B;
0 for 3; 1 K; Marte, S RF;
1 for 3; Torrens C;
0 for 2; Taylor, T PH-CF; 0 for 1; Bader CF;
0 for 2; 1 K; Alvarez, F PH-C; 0 for 1; 1 K; Acuña SS;
0 for 3; 1 K; Quintana (L, 10-10); 4.1 innings; 2 runs; 2
ERs; 5 hits; 2 walks; 9 Ks; Maton, P; 1.2 innings; no runs; 4 Ks; Stanek; 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; Garrett, R; 0.2 inning; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 3 hits; 2
walks; 2 Ks; Young, D; 0.1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K;
Brian Joura Mets360: "The Brewers went with a bullpen game. The Mets responded with a total of two hits. The end result was a 6-0 loss Saturday night in Milwaukee."
Tim Healey Newsday Mets' bats silent again in loss to Brewers. "The Mets are still very able to make the playoffs — mathematically speaking — but it might not matter if they hit like this. They mustered two hits in a 6-0 loss to the Brewers on Saturday: Jose Iglesias’ single in the first and Starling Marte’s leadoff double in the fifth. After the latter, Milwaukee pitchers retired 15 of the next 16 batters to end the game."
NY Post: "Jose Quintana lasted only 4 ¹/₃ innings in which he allowed two earned runs on five hits with two walks and nine strikeouts. The left-hander ran his scoreless streak to 25 innings before the Brewers scored twice in the fourth."
Mets can still lock up a playoff spot today with a win and a Diamondbacks loss. If not, the Mets will need to travel to Atlanta and win both games of a double header tomorrow. Their magic number is now two after Arizona lost last night.
MLB YouTube Channel: Brewers 6 Mets 0 Game Highlights 9/28/24
"Not making excuses, I'm not gonna say they're panicking or they're pressing. It's just the reality is that we're having a hard time getting things going right now."
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 29, 2024
Carlos Mendoza was asked if he's worried about the Mets playing "tight" down the stretch: pic.twitter.com/DQemp2Jhkt
Carlos Mendoza says that David Peterson will start for the Mets tomorrow: pic.twitter.com/8qqeNjB1GK
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 29, 2024
Pete Alonso was asked what he makes of the Mets' last three games:
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 29, 2024
"It's never a good time during the season, but if you look at the big picture, we've played great baseball. We just need to flush today and move forward and focus on tomorrow." pic.twitter.com/b7TXZ09ITN
"Everybody in this room knows nothing's gonna be easy. We need to win a ballgame."
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 29, 2024
- Jose Quintana pic.twitter.com/2grg1P32kk
"You don't have the luxury of time that you have in June or July"
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 29, 2024
Brandon Nimmo was asked if it feels different coming to the ballpark in the midst of a playoff race: pic.twitter.com/dMmRNfRJWk
Are the Mets feeling the pressure in Milwaukee? How can the Mets jumpstart their offense?@john_jastremski and @NYNJHarper join @nikilattarulo on SportsNite: https://t.co/KpDmd6l4Kf
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 29, 2024
➡️ @Honda pic.twitter.com/1R5SLGPV7C
Here is your primer for every scenario that can happen in the National League today and the outcome. Currently, a Mets-Braves doubleheader is scheduled for Atlanta on Monday. Important to note: It’s unlikely that a game Monday that would affect seeding only would be played,…
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) September 29, 2024
AP Sports Wild Card Watch:
| Rk | Tm | W | L | W-L% | GB | Strk | last10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 97 | 64 | .602 | +9.0 | W 4 | 8-2 |
| 2 | Philadelphia Phillies | 94 | 67 | .584 | +6.0 | L 2 | 3-7 |
| 3 | Milwaukee Brewers | 93 | 68 | .578 | +5.0 | W 3 | 6-4 |
| 4 | San Diego Padres | 93 | 68 | .578 | +5.0 | W 2 | 7-3 |
| 5 | Atlanta Braves | 88 | 71 | .553 | +1.0 | W 5 | 7-3 |
| 6 | New York Mets | 87 | 72 | .547 | -- | L 3 | 6-4 |
| 7 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 88 | 73 | .547 | -- | L 2 | 5-5 |
NY Mets Daily Clips:
Mets Fall to Brewers, 6-0:
- Despite offensive skid, Mets in driver's seat of clinch combos (MLB.com)
- Mets lose to Brewers again but can clinch playoff spot Sunday (Newsday)
- Mets blanked by Brewers as MLB playoff path gets trickier (New York Post)
- Mets appear lifeless at wrong time as they drop 3rd straight in loss to Brewers (New York Daily News)
- Mets can’t deliver big hit against Brewers setting up pivotal Sunday (NJ.com)
- Mets limping to finish line but can still clinch: ‘We gotta get it done’ (The Athletic)
- Mets put their playoff hopes in danger by getting just two hits in 6-0 loss to Brewers (AP)
Mets Playoff News:
- All the potential scenarios in chaotic NL Wild Card race (MLB.com)
- The Mets' MLB wild-card playoff scenarios (Newsday)
- Mets need to figure it out with playoff destiny still in their hands (New York Post)
- Mets still control own destiny if they can halt untimely funk in time (New York Post)
- Mets playoff hopes still alive | Here’s how they can clinch as soon as Sunday (NJ.com)
- Mets, Braves need weekend sweeps to avoid playing Monday: Latest NL playoff scenarios (The Athletic)
- NY Mets struggling to grab NL wild card spot; now must keep an eye on scoreboard Sunday (The Record)
- Mets have proven momentum can turn quickly, but can they do it again to reach playoffs? (SNY.tv)
Francisco Alvarez News:
- Injuries & Moves: Alvarez (back) sits, Lindor (back) serves as DH (MLB.com)
- Francisco Alvarez returns to action as pinch hitter a day after back injury (New York Post)
- Mets Notebook: Francisco Alvarez, Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil injury updates (New York Daily News)
Other Mets News:
- It's all up to Kodai Senga when he'll make his return to the Mets (Newsday)
- Mets to start David Peterson in crucial Sunday game vs. Brewers (New York Post)
- Francisco Lindor slots in at DH amid lingering back issue, J.D. Martinez’s slump (New York Post)
- Mechanical issues behind Mets’ J.D. Martinez’s slump: ‘He’s close, he’s not far off’ (New York Daily News)
- New York Mets Shakeup Lineup in Pivotal Game (SI.com)
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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Heath Bell (1977)
- Jake Reed (1992)
Died on this date:
- Casey Stengel (1975)
Transactions:
New York Mets released Jeff McKnight on September 29, 1989.
New York Mets released Mike Draper on September 29, 1993.
Brady Clark granted free agency on September 29, 2008.
Chris Aguila granted free agency on September 29, 2008.
|
1963 |
On the season's final day, John
Paciorek, brother of Tom and Jim, goes 3-for-3, driving in three runs and
scoring four times in his big league debut as Houston routs the Mets at Colt
Stadium, 13-4. The 18-year-old Colt .45s right fielder, who also makes two
outstanding defensive catches, will never again play in a big-league game due
to severe back problems. |
|
1964 |
At a press conference, the Mets
announce Casey Stengel, the only skipper the franchise has ever known, will
continue to manage next season. Although the expansion team has finished last
in all three years of its existence, the 'Old Perfessor' receives a raise. |
|
2002 |
On the last day of the season, the
Braves use 24 players, with the Mets using 21 to tie the major league record
for the most players employed in a nine-inning game. On September 5, 1978,
the Expos and the Cubs combined to use 45 players. |
|
2004 |
With the Braves beating the Mets
6-3, Bobby Cox becomes the ninth manager in baseball history to win 2,000
games. The other skippers who have reached this milestone are in the Hall of
Fame, except for Tony La Russa, the current skipper of the Cardinals. |
|
2018 |
The Mets' all-time hits leader,
David Wright, sidelined by neck, back, and shoulder injuries for nearly two
and a half years, plays his final game in the team's 1-0 extra-inning victory
over the Marlins. After an emotional ceremony, the 35-year-old seven-time
All-Star third baseman exits the game in the top of the fifth frame, hugging
shortstop Jose Reyes and acknowledging the overwhelming response from the
sell-out crowd on-hand at Citi Field to say goodbye. |
9/29/2007 John Maine takes a no-hit bid into the eighth inning at Shea Stadium. He strikes out 14 Marlins while keeping New York’s playoff aspirations alive heading into the final game of the season. pic.twitter.com/rOJ8R6Hg9C 9/29/2013 Mike Piazza is inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame.@mikepiazza31 pic.twitter.com/ksKCLL6jw2 9/29/2018 David Wright plays the final game of his 14-year career. The Captain retires a 7x All-Star, 2x Gold Glove winner, 2x Silver Slugger, and the franchise leader in several offensive categories, including hits, runs scored, and runs batted in. pic.twitter.com/mTLxWhIZe9 9/29/2019 In his first at-bat since July, Dominic Smith ends the last game of the season with a pinch-hit walk-off three-run home run to beat Atlanta 7-6. @TheRealSmith2_ pic.twitter.com/eIibGyIPut
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