Good Morning. Happy Birthday Brent Gaff and Rey Sanchez. Mets Name Kodai Senga Game One Starting Pitcher, Mets and Phillies face off today at 4 as Citi Field holds another Watch Party.
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Today's Game:
Mets (2-1 in postseason) @ Phillies; 4:08PM; Preview; NYM: Kodai Senga (#34, 31, RHP, 1-0, 3.38); PHI: Zack Wheeler (#45, 34, RHP, 16-7, 2.57)
PRESS RELEASE: NEW YORK METS TO HOST WATCH PARTY AT CITI FIELD SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 "The New York Mets will be hosting a watch party at Citi Field for Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, October 5. The game will be shown on Citi Vision, the largest scoreboard in MLB. Gates will open at 2:30 p.m. ET, with first pitch scheduled for 4:08 p.m. ET. Tickets are $10 with all net proceeds benefitting the Amazin' Mets Foundation."
Kodai Senga is starting Game 1 of the NLDS tomorrow for the Mets pic.twitter.com/nFOjRRdIKK
— SNY (@SNYtv) October 4, 2024
"What made us feel comfortable with this decision is he was the one wanting the baseball"
— SNY (@SNYtv) October 4, 2024
Carlos Mendoza on Kodai Senga returning for the NLDS: pic.twitter.com/Hh8SlLRMl9
Kodai Senga learned on Wednesday that he'd be starting Game 1 of the NLDS if the Mets got there
— SNY (@SNYtv) October 4, 2024
He feels good about how his rehab has gone pic.twitter.com/FuIQ1KWToz
Kodai Senga says he is willing to throw between 10 and 200 pitches in his start tomorrow for the Mets 😭 pic.twitter.com/mB5pzScFQj
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) October 4, 2024
Kodai Senga on May 30, 2023 against the Phillies:
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) October 4, 2024
7 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 9 K
The best start of his career up to that point 👻 pic.twitter.com/WkH5fnMjc5
On Mets Playoffs Live, @gappleSNY, @JimDuquetteGM and @AnthonyMcCarron discuss the Mets decision to start Kodai Senga in Game 1 of the NLDS.
— SNY (@SNYtv) October 5, 2024
➡️ @GetSpectrum pic.twitter.com/SR0HVW6Jqj
David Peterson says he is available tomorrow if the Mets need him:
— SNY (@SNYtv) October 4, 2024
"Where we're at in the season, all hands on deck. I'm ready whenever they need me in any capacity." pic.twitter.com/02WCuBjGbr
Congrats to the McNeils on the birth of their daughter Serena! 🫶
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) October 4, 2024
(via IG/jeffmcneil805) pic.twitter.com/ma0TYiCeYP
On Baseball Night in New York, @sal_licata, @john_jastremski, @HannahRKeyser and @DaniWex discuss whether they think Pete Alonso's home run last night will spark him moving forward. https://t.co/TQo2j2VIxv
— SNY (@SNYtv) October 4, 2024
➡️Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/61ewE1jAtW
Full NLDS schedule is out.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) October 4, 2024
Mets-Phillies:
Game 1 @ PHI: Saturday, 4:08 p.m.
Game 2 @ PHI: Sunday, 4:08 p.m.
Game 3 @ NYM: Tuesday, 5:08 p.m.
Game 4 @ NYM: Wednesday, 5:08 p.m.*
Game 5 @ PHI: Friday, 4:08 p.m.*
*If necessary, subject to change pending series results.
Is everybody enjoying swing state baseball . Georgia to Wisconsin to Pennsylvania
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) October 5, 2024
Tomorrow will be the first time in 18 years the Mets and Yankees play a postseason game on the same day.
— Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) October 4, 2024
Some notable Mets Vs. Phillies Numbers:
Zack Wheeler's Numbers Vs. Mets:
| I | Split | W | L | W-L% | ERA | G | GS | GF | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | IBB | SO | HBP | BK | WP | BF | WHIP | SO9 | SO/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Mets | 5 | 5 | .500 | 3.56 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 96.0 | 92 | 42 | 38 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 93 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 402 | 1.167 | 8.7 | 4.65 |
| Date | Tm | Opp | Rslt | Inngs | Dec | DR | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | HBP | ERA | FIP | BF | Pit | Str | StL | StS | GB | FB | LD | PU | Unk | GSc | IR | IS | SB | CS | PO | AB | 2B | 3B | IBB | GDP | SF | ROE | aLI | WPA | acLI | cWPA | RE24 | DFS(DK) | DFS(FD) | Entered | Exited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30 | NYM | PHI | W,2-0 | GS-7 | W(5-3) | 5 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3.44 | 3.82 | 22 | 100 | 66 | 8 | 22 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .91 | 0.464 | 1.03 | 0.32% | 3.60 | 37.15 | 58.00 | 1t start tie | 7t 3 out a1 | |||
| Jun 23 | NYM | @ | PHI | L,1-5 | GS-6 | L(6-5) | 5 | 5.1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3.52 | 4.12 | 25 | 102 | 62 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 49 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .95 | -0.033 | .46 | -0.01% | -0.09 | 15.20 | 28.00 | 1b start tie | 6b 1-3 1 out d1 |
| Split | G | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | GDP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB | ROE | BAbip | tOPS+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI-CitizensBank | 46 | 45 | 205 | 184 | 27 | 44 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 41 | .239 | .317 | .462 | .779 | 85 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .256 | 83 |
| Split | G | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | GDP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB | ROE | BAbip | tOPS+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI-CitizensBank | 30 | 30 | 135 | 122 | 17 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 24 | .246 | .304 | .361 | .664 | 44 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .278 | 65 |
| Split | G | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | GDP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB | ROE | BAbip | tOPS+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI-CitizensBank | 54 | 49 | 222 | 179 | 30 | 48 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 41 | .268 | .407 | .475 | .882 | 85 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .308 | 118 |
AP Sports:
- Mets, Phillies set for 1,082nd head-to-head game and 1st in a playoff series
- Mets’ victory over Brewers in NL Wild Card Series decider was ESPN’s most-watched game in 3 years. "The New York Mets’ 4-2 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night in the deciding game of the NL Wild Card Series averaged 4,017,000 viewers on ESPN and streaming,"
Mets Daily News Clips:
NLDS News:
- Mets-Phillies position-by-position breakdown (MLB.com)
- Mets feeling good -- and pressure-free? -- heading into NLDS (MLB.com)
- The Mets-Phillies rivalry's best, most notable games (MLB.com)
- The best players to suit up for both the Mets and Phillies (MLB.com)
- Why Mets-Phillies NLDS games are stuck in non-primetime slots (Newsday)
- Mets vs. Phillies: NLDS matchups, predictions and preview (New York Post)
- Mets geared up to face Phillies ace Zack Wheeler in Game 1 of NLDS: ‘It’s supposed to be a battle’ (New York Daily News)
- NY Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies predictions: Our expert picks for the NLDS (The Record)
- Phillies-Mets NLDS Preview: Key factors and questions as rivals face off (NJ.com)
- Mets talking about adding star power to NLDS roster against Phillies (UPDATE) (NJ.com)
- 2024 MLB playoffs: NLDS, ALDS' strengths and flaws (ESPN)
- Mets vs. Phillies: 5 storylines to watch during the 2024 NLDS (SNY.tv)
- Mets, Phillies set for 1,082nd head-to-head game and 1st in a playoff series (AP)
- NLDS Features Dodgers/Padres, Phillies/Mets In Division Rematches (Forbes)
Pete Alonso News:
- Pete Alonso’s looming free agency had likely ‘gotten to him’ before iconic Mets homer (New York Post)
- Pete Alonso’s ‘really special’ Mets moment changed everything (New York Post)
- Mets give Howie Rose standing ovation on plane after amazing Pete Alonso home run call (New York Post)
- Pete Alonso’s wife, Haley, has ‘chills’ celebrating slugger’s epic Mets homer (New York Post)
- Hear It: Howie Rose’s call of Pete Alonso’s game-winning home run is an instant Mets classic (New York Daily News)
- Howie Rose matches moment of Pete Alonso’s home run, gets standing ovation from players (The Athletic)
- All Wild Card Team: Pete Alonso, Bobby Witt Jr., Michael King among top first-round performers (The Athletic)
- Mets celebrate win over Brewers by replaying radio call of Pete Alonso's home run on team plane (CBS Sports)
- Mets Fan Who Was Recording as Pete Alonso Homered Amazingly Ended Up With the Ball (SI.com)
- Pete Alonso’s playoff pumpkin spices up string of good-luck charms for Mets ahead of NLDS (AP)
Kodai Senga News:
- Senga a surprise starter for Mets in Game 1 of NLDS (MLB.com)
- Mets grab narrative from Phillies entering NLDS by rolling out Kodai Senga for Game 1 (Newsday)
- Kodai Senga to start NLDS Game 1 for Mets vs. Phillies (Newsday)
- Mets, Phillies add new layer to rivalry with first-ever playoff meeting (New York Post)
- Kodai Senga shockingly announced as Mets Game 1 NLDS starter (New York Post)
- Mets’ Kodai Senga named Game 1 starter vs. Phillies: ‘He was the one wanting the baseball’ (New York Daily News)
- Kodai Senga to start for NY Mets in NLDS Game 1 vs Phillies (The Record)
- Mets name surprise starter who’s ready to throw ‘200 pitches’ in Game 1 of NLDS (NJ.com)
- Mets to start Kodai Senga in Game 1 of NLDS vs. Phillies (ESPN)
- Mets' Kodai Senga to start NLDS Game 1 against Phillies in his first MLB appearance since July (CBS Sports)
- Mets Make Surprising Decision to Start Kodai Senga in Game 1 of NLDS (SI.com)
- New York Mets Make Shocking Decision on NLDS Game 1 Starter (SI.com)
- Mets shock everybody by naming long-injured ace Kodai Senga as Game 1 starter vs. Phillies (USA Today)
- Surprise! Mets name Kodai Senga starting pitcher for NLDS Game 1 vs. Phillies (Yahoo)
- Mets name Kodai Senga their Game 1 starter against the Phillies in the NLDS (AP)
Other Mets News:
- Rose reflects on call 'that will stand the test of time' (MLB.com)
- From Grimace to The Playoff Pumpkin, Mets' good luck charms explained (MLB.com)
- Here is one storyline for every Division Series Game 1 (MLB.com)
- The secret weapon for each Division Series team (MLB.com)
- Here are 7 things you need to know about Mets' Wild comeback win (MLB.com)
- Baseball fever ignites on LI as Mets and Yankees fans dare to dream about winning it all (Newsday)
- Mets and Yankees playoff ticket prices continue to climb (Newsday)
- Mets-Brewers deliver record ratings for ESPN during Game 3 thriller (New York Post)
- Michael Kay eviscerates New Yorkers supporting both Mets and Yankees in playoffs: ‘Not real fans’ (New York Post)
- What does this unexpected Mets postseason run say about their future? (New York Post)
- Mets’ mental toughness helping them advance in October: ‘We keep going’ (New York Daily News)
- Mets’ victory over Brewers in NL Wild Card Series decider was ESPN’s most-watched game in 3 years (AP)
- Who to Root for in the Baseball Playoffs (Other Than the Mets) A chance to watch Shotime in October, the Detroit underdogs, and, sure, the Yankees.(NY Mag)
Today's Back Pages:
Mets.com:
Mets News
Alvarez's first '25 HR all Holmes, Mets need to blank Nats
McNeil, Alvarez have belated Opening Days in return to Mets
Mets games have found a streaming home on the MLB App
Metsmerized:
Metsmerized Online
Alvarez Homers, Pitching Shuts Out Nats in 2-0 Win
A.J. Minter Leaves Game Saturday with Tricep Tightness
Game Chat: Mets vs Nationals, 4:05 PM
MLB Power Rankings: Week Four Update
Amazing Avenue:
Amazin' Avenue - All Posts
Alvarez and Holmes lead Mets to rainy win
A.J. Minter leaves game with apparent injury
Open thread, Mets at Nationals: 4/26/25
This Week in Mets Quotes: It’s a great time to be a Met right now
Faith and Fear in Flushing:
Faith and Fear in Flushing
The Arc of the Baseball Universe Bends Toward Nothing
And It’s Only April
Mets360:
Mets360
Protected: 2025 Luigi Draft
We have officially moved to Substack
Mack's Mets:
Mack's Mets
Tom Brennan - Tom's Tidbits - Do These Mets Have a Chance? Megill. And Minor League Prowess
Reese Kaplan -- The Brett Baty Era Has Come to an End
Mediagoon:
For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.
AP Sports:
MLB.com:
MLB News
Duran electrifies Sox with THIRD career steal of home
104.5 mph?! Single-A Mets hurler records strikeout on fastest pitch of 2025
Mentally 'in a stronger place,' Arenado saves the day again with walk-off HR
Judge's 'hidden historic year' is just his latest feat
Boone weighing Williams' closer role, but 'still expecting great things'
Gilbert (mild flexor strain) placed on IL for first time in MLB career
Rays add outfield depth by acquiring Jankowski
Start a free trial of MLB Network + At Bat
Alvarez's first '25 HR all Holmes, Mets need to blank Nats
MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB Trade Rumors
Latest On Ha-Seong Kim’s Recovery From Shoulder Surgery
Mariners Place Logan Gilbert On 15-Day IL, Plan To Select Logan Evans; Casey Lawrence DFA’d
Dodgers Claim Yoendrys Gómez
Athletics Place J.T. Ginn On 15-Day IL With Elbow Inflammation
Boone: “We’ll See” About Devin Williams Continuing As Yankees’ Closer
Rays Acquire Travis Jankowski From White Sox
White Sox Acquire Gage Workman, Designate Nick Maton
Angels Designate Carl Edwards Jr., Select Jose Fermin
Walt Jocketty Passes Away
Brewers Select Daz Cameron, Place Garrett Mitchell On 10-Day IL
Orioles Place Tyler O’Neill On 10-Day Injured List
Red Sox To Activate Lucas Giolito From IL On Wednesday
Twins Place Luke Keaschall On 10-Day IL Due To Forearm Fracture
Guardians Select Kolby Allard
Dave Dombrowski Discusses Phillies’ Offseason Talks With Jeff Hoffman
Yahoo Sports:
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
Francisco Alvarez's home run lifts Mets to 2-0 win over Nationals
Mets' A.J. Minter leaves Nationals game with triceps tightness; IL stint likely
Minnesota Twins acquire infielder Kody Clemens from the Phillies
Saturday's Mets-Nationals game delayed due to rain
Brewers place Mitchell on IL, promote Cameron from Triple-A Nashville
Walt Jocketty, World Series-winning general manager with the Cardinals and Reds, dies at age 74
2 big Phillies rallies and more Luzardo excellence snaps the losing streak
2 big Phillies rallies and more Luzardo excellence snaps the losing streak
Giants closer Walker bounces back with huge outing after tough week
Mets at Nationals: How to watch on SNY on April 26, 2025
ESPN:
www.espn.com - MLB
'There's no drop-off down there': How the bottom of the order is powering the Cubs' offense to top of MLB
'I'll always be a Giant': Crawford celebrated in S.F.
Dodgers' Gonsolin set for first start since 2023
CBS Sports:
CBSSports.com Headlines
Logan Gilbert injury update: Mariners place ace on IL after early exit vs. Marlins
Yankees' Aaron Boone says team will talk through closer options after Devin Williams' latest meltdown
Free MLB home run picks, odds for April 26: Marcell Ozuna among best bets for Saturday HR player props
FanGraphs:
FanGraphs Baseball
Effectively Wild Episode 2314: Memento Mori
“Besting” the 2024 White Sox
RosterResource Chat – 4/25/25
Francisco Lindor and the Mets Have Gone Streaking
Kyle Freeland Addresses His November 2016 FanGraphs Scouting Report
Los Angeles Dodgers Top 51 Prospects
Five Things I Liked (Or Didn’t Like) This Week, April 25
D-D-Don’t Stop the Pete
Effectively Wild Episode 2313: Great Sports Content
It’s Been a Very Good Year for Aaron Judge
Braves.com:
Braves News
Sale gets right in AZ as Braves' surge continues
Beat reporter Mark Bowman answers fans' questions
Murphy's resurgence puts him alongside a familiar face once again
Marlins.com:
Marlins News
'We called up the greatest hitter alive': Ramírez continues torrid pace with first HR
Conine to undergo surgery on dislocated left shoulder on Tuesday
Gillispie looks for first career win vs. Mariners
Phillies.com:
Phillies News
After 'frustrating' stretch at plate, Phillies bats break out vs. Cubs
Nola set to take on Cubs in finale
New for 2025 -- PHILLIES.TV -- stream games in the Phillies territory
Nationals.com:
Nationals News
WATCH: Tena shines on defense vs. Mets
Set with Mets wraps with Parker on the hill
‘Oh, it’s on’: Abrams blazes 1st to home on single to walk off Mets
Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Lou Niss (1903)
- Dennis Bennett (1939)
- Brent Gaff (1958)
- Rey Sanchez (1967)
Died on this date:
- Wid Matthews (1965)
Transactions:
New York Mets claimed Jason Middlebrook on waivers from the San Diego Padres on October 5, 2000.
Manny Aybar granted free agency on October 5, 2005.
1999: The New York Mets defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 8 - 4, to take Game 1 of their NLDS. Edgardo Alfonzo hits two home runs for New York, including a game-winning grand slam with two outs in the 9th inning. Randy Johnson takes the loss for Arizona, his sixth consecutive defeat in postseason play.
2000: The Mets even their NLDS with San Francisco at one game apiece by winning a 10-inning thriller, 5 - 4. Jay Payton's single drives home the winning run in the top of the 10th inning after J.T. Snow's pinch-hit three-run home run ties the game in the bottom of the 9th. Edgardo Alfonzo hits a two-run homer for the Mets in the top half of the frame. Al Leiter pitches 8+ innings for the Mets. Armando Benitez gives up the tying homer, but gets the win in relief.
2016 - Madison Bumgarner adds to his postseason legend by pitching a complete game shutout as San Francisco prevails over the Mets in the National League Wild Card Game, 3 - 0. Conor Gillaspie breaks a scoreless tie with a three-run homer off Jeurys Familia in the top of the 9th, negating a great start by Noah Syndergaard who had gone toe-to-toe with Bumgarner for the first seven innings.
10/5/1999 Edgardo Alfonzo hits two homers including a go-ahead grand slam in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the NLDS. Fonzie’s five RBI tie Rusty Staub for the most runs driven in by a Met in a postseason game.@fonzy9 pic.twitter.com/qkbfLFm7lL
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) October 5, 2023
10/5/2000 With the game tied in the tenth, Jay Payton puts the Mets in front with an RBI single. In the bottom of the inning, John Franco strikes out Barry Bonds with the tying run on base to even the series at one game a piece. pic.twitter.com/7wwafVBvRf
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) October 5, 2023
10/5/2016 Curtis Granderson runs into the wall to make a spectacular catch and keep the Wild Card Game scoreless. @cgrand3 pic.twitter.com/pUfBmitYKu
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) October 5, 2023
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centerfield maz
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