Good morning, Mets fans!
The Seattle Mariners Friday ended their 21 year postseason drought thanks to a pinch-hit, walk-off home run off the bat of Cal Raleigh. The magical moment clinched the club a spot in the playoffs as a Wild Card team, marking the first time they will be in the Postseason since 2001.
The Mets didn’t have the same magic Friday night, as they fell to the Braves 5-2. Jacob deGrom surrendered three solo home runs to Austin Riley, Matt Olson, and Dansby Swanson. The Mets made a push in the ninth, as they had the bases loaded with two out. However, after long battle with Kenley Jansen, Tyler Naquin struck out to end the game. Chris Bello wrote a further recap of the loss.
Tim Healey of Newsday reported that Francisco Álvarez was on his way to Miami following the minor league season when he received the call that he was being promoted.
Matt Monagan of MLB reported that team Pakistan has three pitchers that are 16 years old in the World Baseball Classic.
Justin Toscano of AJC reported that Spencer Strider has not yet begun throwing.
The Braves announced that they signed Charlie Morton to a one-year, $20 million contract for the 2023 season, with a $20 million club option for 2024.
The Rays earned their way back into the playoffs.
Michael Mayer wrote on the roster moves made Friday.
Christian De Block wrote a series preview on the Mets series in Atlanta.
John Sheridan wrote that the promotion of Francisco Álvarez means that they have seen enough of Darin Ruf.
Michael Mayer examined how the Mets-Braves series will impact the division race.
1973: The Mets win the National East Division on the final day of the season.
2016: The Mets clinch the top spot in the National League Wild Card race, slated to take on the Giants in a one-game playoff. It marked back-to-back seasons in the playoffs for the Mets, and the last time they would get there until 2022.
2017: Oh what a difference a year makes, as Terry Collins officially resigned as Mets manager. Over seven seasons as Mets manager, Collins lead the team to a World Series and a Wild Card, and 551-583 record.
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