GAME THREAD: Nationals @ Mets - Wed, Oct 05 @ 04:10 PM EDT

[u/NewYorkMetsBot2]

Nationals @ Mets - Wed, Oct 05

Game Status: Game Over - Score: 9-2 Mets

Links & Info

• Current conditions at Citi Field: 59°F - Overcast - Wind 8 mph, In From LF
• TV: Nationals: MASN, Mets: SNY
• Radio: Nationals: WJFK 106.7 The Fan, Mets: WEPN 1050 (es), WCBS 880
• MLB Gameday
• Game Graphs
• Savant Gamefeed

	Nationals Batters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	LOB	AVG	OBP	SLG
1	Thomas, L - RF	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	.241	.301	.404
2	García, L - 2B	4	0	2	0	0	1	0	.275	.295	.408
3	Meneses - 1B	3	0	0	0	1	1	2	.324	.367	.563
4	Voit - DH	4	0	0	0	0	2	3	.226	.308	.402
5	Vargas, I - SS	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	.263	.299	.392
6	Hernández, C - 3B	4	1	1	0	0	0	1	.248	.311	.318
7	Call - CF	4	1	2	2	0	1	1	.237	.336	.412
8	Palacios - LF	4	0	1	0	0	1	1	.213	.245	.255
9	Pineda - C	3	0	1	0	0	1	2	.077	.143	.077
	Totals	34	2	8	2	1	7	11

Nationals
BATTING: 2B: Palacios (2, Williams, T); Call (3, Rodríguez, J). HR: Call (5, 5th inning off Williams, T, 1 on, 1 out). TB: Call 6; García, L 2; Hernández, C; Palacios 2; Pineda; Vargas, I. RBI: Call 2 (13). Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Pineda 2; Voit; Palacios. GIDP: Voit. Team RISP: 0-for-3. Team LOB: 6.
FIELDING: DP: (García, L-Vargas, I-Meneses).

	Mets Batters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	LOB	AVG	OBP	SLG
1	Naquin - RF	4	1	0	0	0	1	3	.229	.282	.423
2	Álvarez, F - C	2	2	0	0	2	1	0	.167	.286	.500
3	Lindor - SS	4	0	1	3	0	0	1	.270	.339	.449
	McNeil - 2B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.326	.382	.454
4	Vogelbach - DH	4	1	1	0	0	3	1	.238	.360	.433
5	Canha - LF	4	2	2	3	0	1	0	.266	.367	.403
6	Guillorme - SS	4	0	1	0	0	1	0	.273	.351	.340
7	Vientos - 3B	4	2	2	0	0	0	2	.167	.268	.278
8	McCann - 1B	4	1	3	3	0	1	1	.195	.257	.282
9	Gore - CF	3	0	1	0	0	1	1	.143	.143	.143
	Totals	33	9	11	9	2	9	9

Mets
BATTING: 2B: Lindor (25, Fedde). HR: Canha (13, 1st inning off Fedde, 2 on, 2 out); McCann (3, 3rd inning off Fedde, 2 on, 1 out). TB: Canha 5; Gore; Guillorme; Lindor 2; McCann 6; Vientos 2; Vogelbach. RBI: Canha 3 (61); Lindor 3 (107); McCann 3 (18). 2-out RBI: Canha 3; Lindor 3. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Vogelbach. SAC: Gore. GIDP: Naquin. Team RISP: 3-for-6. Team LOB: 3.
FIELDING: DP: (Vientos-Guillorme-McCann).

Nationals Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	P-S	ERA
Fedde (L, 6-13)	2.1	9	9	9	2	1	2	67-40	5.81
Thompson, M	1.2	0	0	0	0	2	0	20-13	2.92
Ramírez, E	2.0	1	0	0	0	3	0	27-17	2.92
Harvey, H	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	10-9	2.52
Finnegan	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0	15-10	3.51
Totals	8.0	11	9	9	2	9	2

Mets Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	P-S	ERA
Givens	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	18-12	3.38
Williams, T (W, 3-5)	6.0	6	2	2	0	6	1	79-52	3.21
May	1.0	0	0	0	1	1	0	19-10	5.04
Rodríguez, J	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	12-8	4.47
Totals	9.0	8	2	2	1	7	1

Game Info
Pitches-strikes: Fedde 67-40; Thompson, M 20-13; Ramírez, E 27-17; Harvey, H 10-9; Finnegan 15-10; Givens 18-12; Williams, T 79-52; May 19-10; Rodríguez, J 12-8.
Groundouts-flyouts: Fedde 4-1; Thompson, M 2-0; Ramírez, E 3-0; Harvey, H 1-0; Finnegan 2-0; Givens 1-0; Williams, T 3-2; May 2-0; Rodríguez, J 2-0.
Batters faced: Fedde 18; Thompson, M 4; Ramírez, E 7; Harvey, H 3; Finnegan 4; Givens 4; Williams, T 23; May 4; Rodríguez, J 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Thompson, M 1-0.
Umpires: HP: James Hoye. 1B: Jim Wolf. 2B: D.J. Reyburn. 3B: Angel Hernandez.
Weather: 59 degrees, Overcast.
Wind: 8 mph, In From LF.
First pitch: 6:01 PM.
T: 2:44 (1:51 delay).
Att: 27,298.
Venue: Citi Field.
October 5, 2022

Inning	Scoring Play	Score
Bottom 1	Mark Canha homers (13) on a fly ball to left field. Francisco Alvarez scores. Daniel Vogelbach scores.	3-0 NYM
Bottom 2	Francisco Lindor doubles (25) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Lane Thomas. Mark Vientos scores. Tyler Naquin scores. Francisco Alvarez scores.	6-0 NYM
Bottom 3	James McCann homers (3) on a fly ball to left center field. Mark Canha scores. Mark Vientos scores.	9-0 NYM
Top 5	Alex Call homers (5) on a fly ball to left field. Cesar Hernandez scores.	9-2 NYM

Team	Highlight
WSH	Joey Meneses' leaping catch (00:00:25)
NYM	Mark Canha's three-run homer (13) (00:00:27)
NYM	Lindor's bases-clearing double (00:00:28)
NYM	McCann's three-run homer (3) (00:00:26)
WSH	Alex Call's two-run homer (5) (00:00:27)
NYM	Terrance Gore's first Mets hit (00:00:35)
NYM	McNeil secures NL batting title (00:00:37)
WSH	Israel Pineda's first MLB hit (00:00:38)
NYM	Trevor Williams' six stirkeouts (00:00:58)
NYM	Mets fans salute Lindor (00:00:49)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E	LOB
Nationals	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0		2	8	0	6
Mets	3	3	3	0	0	0	0	0			9	11	0	3

Decisions

• Winner: Trevor Williams (3-5, 3.21)
• Loser: Erick Fedde (6-13, 5.81)

Around the Division

PHI 2 @ HOU 3 - Final

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^{Last Updated: 10/05/2022 08:46:35 PM EDT}

[u/NewYorkMetsBot2]

Please continue the discussion in the post game thread.

[u/mattyhegs826]

I know this game is meaningless but I really hope we get it in today. I want to hear Gary one more time this season. Let's appreciate it while we can, because you know this weekend we're going to have to listen to Eduardo Perez gargle Soto's nuts for 6+ hours. LFGM

[u/UnknownUnthought]

Only real sickos are here watching for a meaningless delayed day game. It’s me I’m sickos.

[u/three_dee]

Is the media not covering Aaron Judge's historic chase to hit #63 and tie for 6th place on the all-time single-season home run list? Or did I just miss all the coverage?

[u/Hustlediva]

Rain delay is perfect, they get to see how Freddie is doing and can insert Jeff to PH if needed. Or if Freddie gets an out in his first or second at bat, it’s a wrap and Jeff can rest

[u/Diegobyte]

Omg the dodgers announcers are such bitches. We have to play in 2 days fuckers.

[u/Cigars-and-Whisky → u/[deleted]]

And he's on speaker because his "reception isn't good" lol

[u/DrKelsoMD]

Lol these dodgers commentators are so salty

[u/JoelsCaddy]

Oh my god can these dodger announcers stop bitching. If freeman didn’t go 0-12 these last few days he wouldn’t be in this position

[u/phaethon-prime]

"unless McNeil would just play....." holy shit...stfu

[u/Orange8920]

Jeff telling Baty that winning a batting title is possible when you play baseball in a constant state of rage

[u/MarsBars_1 → u/Orange8920]

That’s my secret Brett, I’m always angry

[u/phaethon-prime]

This is peak SNY.

[u/MarsBars_1]

I just wanted to say it has been an honor shitposting with y’all for the regular season. In spite of that, let’s get ready for OCTOBER BASEBALL

[u/Hdog0507]

All of a sudden, Keith is the most important off season signing

[u/Vandelay222]

Freeman going 4-4 while the Mets get rained out would be so Metsian I probably would just have to shrug and laugh tbh

[u/derpbynature → u/Vandelay222]

Lindor better at least buy McNeil a moped if that happens.

[u/derpbynature]

We can beat the Nationals. Juan Soto and Josh Bell are former Nationals.

Therefore, we can beat the Padres.

QED and I am taking no constrictive criticism on this theory.

[u/narenare658]

Yo its so pathetic that they keep trying to say McNeil is avoiding this as if Roberts wouldn't have done the same thing if Freddie was leading.

[u/UltraVires33 → u/narenare658]

And the other big difference is that the Mets have to play on Friday, while the Dodgers get a bunch of days off. Mets are resting lots of their starters today, just as they should in a meaningless game right before the playoffs.

[u/KeithsMagicLoogie]

So excited for postseason but so bummed no more GKR in 2022. Always thought of myself as a Mets fan, or at least a baseball fan, but all this time I’ve really been a Gary Cohen fan.

[u/UnknownUnthought]

Anyone who decided to skip this game cause it “didn’t matter” has missed out

[u/sarpon6]

Squirrel can drive Keith in his new car!

[u/chili_cheese_dogg]

The MLB is FUCKING criminal for not having Gary in the post season. Fox broadcasts are trash.

[u/prezzo]

I don’t want Gary to goooo :(

[u/MrOofYeet]

Freddie, you’ve crushed my soul enough over the years, please just let Jeff win the batting title.

[u/BeefCentral]

Has it been announced by the booth that McNeil has won the batting title?

[u/_blurhe]

🎊 SQUIRREL’S THE 2022 NL BATTING CHAMP 🎊

[u/dankeykanng]

I'm still really upset about losing the division but I'm glad the fans showed up and cheered the team. No use in booing them before having to get at it this weekend

[u/Hustlediva]

Somehow I always knew that the season would end up tied with the Braves. I just thought we would have the tiebreaker :/

[u/EquitableTrolling]

Very nice to see the Padres get stomped while we smack big flies left and right tonight. Hopefully bodes well

[u/Hustlediva]

So if this game gets cancelled we don’t even get Gary’s final send off for the season…. 😣

[u/Orange8920]

This will likely be the last day of MLB games without advertising directly on the uniforms. There's rumors of helmet ads coming for the postseason. Every day I think about how much of an absolute sell-out move it is and how the teams will just be billboards for corporations.

[u/willofthemaster]

I love this momentum we are building up for the Wild Card series, but with every hit I just am asking myself where was this last weekend?

[u/itsmelen]

Fun fact: slugging first basemen James McCann was originally a catcher.

[u/iam_gem]

i know we are lamenting that the boys couldn’t do this over the weekend but i really believe it was the intense pressure and nerves of facing the braves with the division on the line, it was the closest all of them got to playoff baseball and i’m hoping it prepared them for that pressure so we can show up 110% for the post season

[u/derpbynature]

Gary's totally reading this thread

[u/pocketaces25]

Alvarez has looked great tonight in his 3 appearances. Even though he struck out the last one.

I just think he was so amped up in Atlanta being his first games he was less in control.

I really think he’s going to do something special in the playoffs. Has to stay in his zone though

[u/DirkVonUmlaut]

Hasn't Trevor Williams been a pleasant surprise?

[u/JoelsCaddy]

Mets free agent list gets longer

[u/UnknownUnthought]

Before he walked off the field, Lindor whispered to Jeff “you’re right it WAS a raccoon”

[u/[deleted]]

Boys and girls, it’s been a pleasure shitposting with you all this season.

To those I’ve blocked and those that have blocked me, I wish you well.

[u/slymm]

Thanks to the person who mentioned free food for season ticket holders. I'm so fn full right now, and dry, and with a new free hat. And drinking free beer!

[u/texas2089]

Freeman 2-2 already. Scenarios:

• If Freddie goes 4-4 he passes McNeil if McNeil doesn't bat.

• If Freddie goes 4-5 McNeil keeps the lead without batting

• If McNeil PHs and goes 1-1, Freddie still passes him again if he goes 5-5. McNeil wins if Freeman goes 4-4.

• McNeil PHs and goes 0-1 Freddie passes him going 4-5.

Please Lord all we need is 1 out from Freeman so we can keep Jeff on the bench to clinch it.

[u/Keekee4101]

Them complaining about McNeil sitting like he didn't play a doubleheader in rainy, cold ass conditions yesterday, with a WC series upcoming. Fuck these commentators.

[u/HotpieTargaryen]

James McCann, there when you don’t need him.

[u/TriviaWhiz]

Care-free baseball can be a lot of fun (especially when stressful baseball is right around the corner).

[u/JoelsCaddy]

Dodger game is over!

No more Freddie Freeman at bats!

[u/ProperlyEmphasized]

Anyone else low-key love Trevor Williams?

[u/JumboMcNasty]

Mildy important... We now will have home field advantage if we play the Yankees...

[u/love-supreme]

Folks, we’re receiving word from Keith Hernandez: “it’s ahhhhhh Wednesday I believe”

[u/Keekee4101]

Keith has some good pain meds right now.

[u/mutts93]

Segments like these are why I stick around watching boring blowouts, even during the lost seasons, when I can lmao. This broadcast is in a league of its own

[u/itookpainpills]

Damn I’m gonna miss the booth. I don’t think I’ve ever watched this many games. What a treat to have such professional and entertaining people in your ear about 150 times a year

[u/jameskeg]

Yo commentator mcniel ain’t playing for the reason of avoiding injury before playoffs, and I doubt buck wants it listen to you

[u/JonnySports]

Imagine getting to call a 110 (soon to be 111) win season, and you’re bitching because one of your guys fell a few hits short of a batting title? Jeez.

[u/prezzo]

I would pay $99.99 to have GKR commentary through postseason Mets games

[u/Enleigh]

What an absolutely bonkers fact lmao

[u/[deleted]]

A 12th round draft pick who was constantly hurt in the minors, passed over in the Rule V draft twice, started his age 26 year in AA and now he’s a MLB batting champion.

Congrats Jeff.

[u/MetsWillWin]

Jeff “my name Jeff” McNeil

[u/atoms12123]

Alvarez is putting up some real impressive ABs.

[u/[deleted]]

McNeil wins the batting title and my favourite Malaysian place is reopening after 3 months being shut down.

Two equally historic moments.

I shall celebrate with unhealthy amounts of Roti Canai.

[u/TriviaWhiz]

NL batting average leaderboard through September 21st:

Freddie Freeman: .330

Jeff McNeil: .314

Leaderboard at season's end:

Jeff McNeil: .326

Freddie Freeman: .325

[u/Hustlediva]

Keith still on the gas

[u/[deleted]]

Hadji update! Yay!

[u/flashcapulet]

I will put up all 47 dollars of my own money to keep Keith in the booth forever

[u/maybe-its-melba-lene]

Keith calling in from the house phone with hadji on his lap

[u/Spinachkillslettuce]

Is Keith calling from a landline?

[u/JRE0714 → u/Spinachkillslettuce]

He’s calling from 1977

[u/Hustlediva → u/Spinachkillslettuce]

Rotary

[u/MarsBars_1]

Mets must make it to the NLCS, only so Keith can make his return

[u/DirkVonUmlaut]

James McCann is notorious for getting hot after a 161-game on-ramp.

[u/UbiSububi8]

Let’s!! Avoid!! Injuries!!

[u/Keekee4101]

All I ask is for Freddie to underachieve for once in his baseball career.

[u/UnknownUnthought]

I’m extremely torn between “call the game it’s raining and doesn’t matter be good to the fans” and wanting to ENJOY baseball for the last time this year without any semblance of anxiety.

[u/dankeykanng]

Mets NL leaders at their positions:

Nido - Sac Bunts

Alonso - Homers, RBI, Sac Flies, HBP

McNeil - BA

Lindor - RBI

Canha - HBP

Marte - BA

Nimmo - OBP, Walks, Triples, HBP

[u/NJ_Mets_Fan]

PUT IN ALONSO TODAY HE IS 1 RBI FROM THE LEAGUE LEAD INSTEAD OF TIED FOR 1ST

[u/JoelsCaddy → u/NJ_Mets_Fan]

What if he plays today and loses an RBI?

[u/NJ_Mets_Fan → u/JoelsCaddy]

hits a home run and trots the opposite way around the bases

final line: 39 hr, 130 rbi

[u/Dantendo64]

happy squirrel noises

[u/texas2089]

Do these announcers realize the Dodgers have almost a week off before playing and the Mets turnaround and play in 2 days? Let McNeil have his rest and stop bitching we're not playing him. Zero reason to, batting title or not.

[u/HAHAYESVERYFUNNYNAME]

Canha’s back on track for the postseason

[u/DirkVonUmlaut]

Terrence Gore bobblehead day is going to be the first instance of a life-size giveaway.

[u/GandalfSwagOff]

Gonna miss GKR a lot. This season went by so quickly for me.

[u/HAHAYESVERYFUNNYNAME]

THERE’S MY FAVORITE PLAYER IN BASEBALL

[u/theredditoro]

Curtain call !

[u/[deleted]]

I’m here to admit it:

For like 2 months after the season ended last year I wanted to trade McNeil.

I apologize for my sins.

[u/DirkVonUmlaut]

On a team that broke camp with Robinson Cano, Dom Smith, and JD Davis, seeing Terrence Gore playing outfield in a likely 101st victory is surreal.

[u/Blue387]

Wayne says there's no zombie runner in the postseason

[u/Hustlediva]

I really miss hearing Keith daily :/

[u/boredop]

Is the forecast really horrendous or something? It's not raining at the park. Just a light drizzle coming and going.

[u/JoelsCaddy]

Twins took Luis Arraez out of the game. No triple crown for Judge!

[u/Hustlediva]

This MF is gonna go 4-4 today isn’t he

[u/AshamedMusician5482]

Ok Freddie. You can stop. Please

[u/narenare658]

This dodger commentator keeps framing this situation that McNeil is avoiding playing today so he can keep the crown but Jeff wants to play and it was Buck's call to rest him.

[u/Hustlediva]

Holy crap so did Jeff just win the title???!

[u/Copperjedi]

Dodger announces are clowns. You know damn well if Freeman was ahead he would've stat out the last game too. Resting your players for the playoffs is more important.

[u/UnknownUnthought]

This feels like the first game thread in literal years where we’re all just kinda chilling here

[u/[deleted]]

Wake up babe Terrance Gore is due up

[u/Princess-ArianaHY]

It is fascinating how this new lineup is destroying the walgreens when the original lost 1-2 in early September. 🤔😂

[u/love-supreme]

Oh yeah it’s all coming together ^{please Marte}

[u/prezzo]

Seeing 3.08 next to Jakes name makes me sick to my stomach

[u/7toCiti]

Lmao is James McCann for real right now

[u/yoboi42069]

Where tf were these assholes last weekend

[u/jerejeje]

Just 1 fucking win vs the Braves. That’s all we needed. Can’t do anything about it now obv but man that stings.

[u/harrystamperisgod]

So its obvious. They wouldn't have gotten swept by the Cubs and the Braves with this lineup

[u/Blue387]

James McCann is 625 homers away from tying Albert Pujols

[u/Teddy_Schmoozevelt]

Game over in LA. McNeil officially batting champion!

[u/garythesnailgod]

BOW DOWN TO NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING CHAMPION JEFF MCNEIL

[u/MetsWillWin]

Jeff deserves this so much. After last year he has really shown some grit. Proud of my favorite Met <3

[u/wilderjai]

Congratulations to Jeff McNeil 🐿️🐿️ That’s how you respond to a tough year.! Consistent all year , played multiple positions well and without complaints. 😎! #LGM

[u/BeefCentral]

Well folks, I'm off to bed. Been a pleasure as always.

If someone could save Gary, Ron and the truck signing off for another year that would be great.

See you at the weekend! LFGM

[u/yoboi42069]

I remember there was a question on the trivia show and the answer was Keith Hernandez. Keith didn't get that question right

[u/three_dee]

It really is going to wind up tied and come down to a tiebreaker. Smh.

Well, we just clinched the best record in NYC, if anyone cares about that

[u/Howcanitbeeeeeeenow]

This game has been a really enjoyable watch. Separate from the score it’s just good to hear Gary and Ron chat. I’ll miss these guys for the next few months.

[u/HotpieTargaryen]

Imagine what Game 163 would have been like.

[u/jimcnj]

Extend Keith

[u/UnknownUnthought]

Please pay the man, Steve

[u/Keekee4101]

"Great heights for a squirrel to climb."- Gary.

Can we have a book of GKRisms? I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

[u/DirkVonUmlaut]

My favorite Nats memory is when Jonathan Papelbon attacked Bryce Harper in the dugout.

[u/Hustlediva]

What a season what a rollercoaster. Looking forward to posting with all of you in the WC series and hopefully beyond

[u/Knucklles]

If the Mets get bounced in the wild card I'm going into hibernation. I need this series W so so bad.

[u/[deleted]]

Fred for once in your life please

[u/GK86x]

According to Sherman, Mets are leaning towards Max G1. G2 would depend on the situation. If Mets won G1, Bassitt goes, if not deGrom. If they lose Bassitt's start, deGrom goes G3.

https://mobile.twitter.com/Joelsherman1/status/1577771828927516673

[u/Keekee4101]

Yes! He flies out. Is he officially out of it?

[u/dankeykanng]

Joe Davis can eat my dick lol

[u/SoManyFlamingos]

A batting title for Jeff!!

[u/texas2089]

VROOM VROOM JEFFY GETTING THAT CAR!!!

[u/derpbynature]

It'd be funny if Lindor picks up like the worst car he can find on Craigslist and makes a big deal about unveiling it to Jeff. Like, he's expecting a Tesla, and it's a beige 1988 Buick Regal with no radio, that smells like pot, and has a leaky head gasket and a cracked mirror.

[u/prezzo]

Lmao Ron noticed Pete trynna get in on the Ace conversation

[u/[deleted]]

Slump buster for Canha hopefully!! Need his bat back badly

[u/Diegobyte]

Mets are seriously going to lose because of a tie breaker. Unreal.

[u/smugbox]

A little off topic but whatever: I’m bummed about the division, and I’m hopeful for a successful postseason, but man, I am going to miss watching baseball almost every night and I’m sad it’s almost over. We finally caved for Hulu premium to get SNY (among other luxuries) this year and actually being able to watch baseball all summer for the first time since I was like 18 years old has been really nice. I hope we go all the way; the season and the division race was so exciting and it’s hard to drum up excitement for the postseason after this week’s letdown.

LGM

[u/void_roamer]

JAMES MCCANN DID WHAT

[u/Neon_Aeros]

JAMES MCCANN DID W H A T???

[u/AdviceEuphoric4852]

McCann going yard this game is incredibly on brand.

[u/iam_gem]

i actually love seeing our starters all cozy in their hats, getting some much deserved rest and cheering this weird ass line up as they smoke the nats

[u/dankeykanng]

Lmfao ok, Gore getting a hit sorta makes that McCann homer seem a little less impressive

Fedde is out there throwing nonsense

[u/DirkVonUmlaut]

Let this be a lesson. Whenever you feel like the world is useless and you'll die alone, just remember that James McCann once hit a useless homerun in an obligatory game.

There's hope for everyone.

[u/jyar1811]

CANHA GETS A CAR MCNEIL GETS A CAR MCCANN GETS A CAR

[u/justasian]

curtain call on his day off lets go!

[u/Setec-Astronomer]

Alvarez is going to shit on a Darvish breaking ball.

[u/GandalfSwagOff]

The shitty phone quality makes this so much better.

[u/FuckingRayPurchase]

Keith hasn't been this high for a while...

[u/MarsBars_1]

Just put a hospital bed on set for the postseason for Keith

[u/Hustlediva]

Getting old sucks, Keith

[u/WickershamBrotha]

NYC is so blessed to have GKR for the Mets and Clyde/Breen for the Knicks :’)

[u/GandalfSwagOff]

Keith will 100% be back.

[u/HAHAYESVERYFUNNYNAME]

Trevor Williams not only deserves a spot on the postseason roster but the team could really use him on the roster

[u/mji6980-4]

Jeff about to have an all time postseason run

[u/Howcanitbeeeeeeenow]

“Great heights for a squirrel to climb” ha ha! Good one Gary.

[u/[deleted]]

It feels like just yesterday we threw that no-hitter against the Phillies. Can’t believe the reg season is over already

[u/MetsWillWin]

Thanks to everyone in these game day threads. Moving across country and being away from NJ/NY has really changed a lot for me in regards to Mets/Jets. Being able to comment and talk during game day threads has meant a lot. See you guys on Friday <3

[u/HAHAYESVERYFUNNYNAME]

I’m getting emotional

[u/maybe-its-melba-lene]

Is Pete the creepy coworker who comes over and rubs everyone’s shoulders? Lmfao

[u/slymm]

Update: I'm not good with free food. I've blown past full and getting into "oh crap, am I going to have to take a dump in Citi field?"

It's time for them to call the game.

Brb getting more cookies

[u/Hustlediva]

Just one fucking thing to ask for, get Jeff his damn batting title. One thing!

[u/_soundshapes]

Somewhat anti-climatic that there aren't any real meaningful Game 162s, what am I supposed to do during this rain delay? Work?!

[u/_soundshapes]

Vogelbach looks like a linebacker meanwhile Canha looks like a bank manager.

EDIT: Bank manager with power

[u/Blue387]

IT IS GOING

GOING

IT IS GONE

GOOD BYE!

[u/void_roamer]

Can’t believe it’s already Game 162. Wow

[u/JDLovesElliot]

Gomna be big if we can get Canha hot before this weekend

[u/ihavejennysnumber]

Clearly this is the lineup we should've been running all season

[u/Kurisoo]

Canha looks pissed off and fired up for playoffs

[u/gomets6091]

Hot take: playing the Nationals is more fun than playing the Braves

[u/StephenDawg]

The Mets really decided to spank some asses before ending the season

[u/drakefeaturingdrake]

1B McCann hits different

[u/Orange8920]

Gary has always had a way of weaving the narrative of the entire league and getting you to care about what's going on beyond the Mets.

[u/[deleted]]

MCCANN DID WHAT!?

[u/Adams5010]

Mets and Braves going to have the same record is painful. Where was the offense all weekend?!

[u/[deleted]]

Terrance Gore has gotten more hits for the Mets wearing #4 than Jed Lowrie.

[u/TheMooseIsBlue]

Did Buck just put in a runner for Gore? And is it Vogelbach?

[u/TeleportsBehindYou1]

I doubt I’ll watch this whole game but this series is EXACTLY what I wanted to see after the horror show. Just get hot, win some games, and go into the playoffs on a good note.

[u/SOTM_MC]

Bow down to the batting champ

[u/Keekee4101]

McCann got a HR, Gore hot a single and Naquin hits into a double play. You just know he's feeling left out. Naquin inside the parker incoming.

[u/Blue387]

Wayne reports the Dodgers game is over

[u/lucaam03]

I’m really happy for Jeff

[u/Setec-Astronomer]

The only one pitcher will pitch twice in the NLDS (if it goes to 5 games) and that's the pitcher who pitches NLDS Game 1. In other words, the guy who is scheduled to pitch WC Game 3 and doesn't because Mets win the first two games.

The only other way for a a pitcher to pitch twice in the NLDS is if they pitch on one day less rest. WC Game 1 then NLDS Game 1 is 4 days instead of 5.

Long story short, I trust Max or Hound to pitch a WC Game 3 or pitch twice in a 5 game series over Jake.

Jake is a Mets legend so I'll get hated for that, but he's not been consistent lately. Hound has been consistent, and Max usually has.

Therefore, I'd prefer

Hound, Jake Max or Max, Jake, Hound rotation in the WC.

Max has to go Game 3. If not him then Hound has to go Game 3 over Jake.

And Jake has to go Game 2, because that would give him 6 days till Game 3. Of the 3 pitchers he could use the extra day the most.

[u/Hustlediva]

Lindor looking like ah man I really got get him thar car? Lol

[u/LucasDudacris]

Congrats to Real Deal Jeff McNeil. As somebody who rolls their eyes into 2002 at anybody who cites average in isolation, batting titles are fun, and batting averages aren't even the best way to measure the ability to get base hits, but Jeff is definitely the best at getting base hits.

[u/Orange8920]

Marte is just a guy who seems to do everything at a solid level which is why he's missed.

[u/Orange8920]

What if he was adjusting his equipment and in fact doing an obscene gesture at the same time?

[u/CRITIC1ZE]

Braves lineup today was not one with intentions to win. They threw out Jackson Stephen’s and played mostly bench players in the majority of positions. Not saying it still couldn’t have been a loss, but it was already rumoured that they would have pitched Max Fried today if they had to, plus played all their regulars.

[u/ct2707]

OMG KEITH!!!!

[u/Cigars-and-Whisky]

Oh Keith. We missed you, you maniac.

[u/cojack16]

You get a car, you get a car, everyone gets a car!

Just kidding, just McNeil gets a free car.

[u/jyar1811]

Nail Keith to the booth

[u/[deleted]]

Was so stoked that the game got delayed because I was able to watch it. Going to miss GKR but am so glad we got a guest appearance from Keith!

[u/MarsBars_1]

Jeff: “Thanks for the car”

[u/HAHAYESVERYFUNNYNAME]

THAT’S THE BEST SHORTSTOP IN BASEBALL COMING OFF THE FIELD

[u/HAHAYESVERYFUNNYNAME]

It’s so great to see Jeff happy after seeing him be nothing but miserable and angry all last year

[u/Awatts2222]

So the Mets get the honor of being on the field for the final regular MLB game of the year. Bittersweet.

101 wins--great season. McCann hitting a HR gives me hope also.

See you guys on Friday! LFGM

[u/UnknownUnthought]

We’ve got a half inning left. Welp.

it’s been a pleasure shitposting for 162 here. Don’t be strangers in the playoffs and the off-season.

101 down, 13 to go. WELCOME BACK TO ANXIETY MOTHERFUCKERS

[u/Orange8920]

Pete not playing means the dream of 63 home-runs is over