Sounds like DH against LHP to start. Fried starts tonight for Braves. They also have a ton of lefty relievers.
2022 Mets
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I am guessing the injury he had recently delayed him and then they wanted to give Vientos a shot which worked out as well as Ruf. There are two ways to look at the pressure. These are huge games and he will put pressure on himself. From my perspective and I hope most sane people there is absolutely no way he could be worse then Ruf/Vientos and he gets some experience heading into the playoffs which he is supposed to play in as well.
Let the games begin-no rain (Ian) in the forecast. Gonna be an exciting series with a great pitching match-ups. This is like a playoff series.
I thought Vientos was starting to look more comfortable. Ruf was rough to watch. Complete zero. Hopefully, Alvarez will just relax and swing the bat. He has big time power. Of course, easier said than done. He’s just 20 Years old. Wow.
Vientos hit a home run in Oakland and did have another game recently. He looks the part. I think they have to drop Ruf or Vientos to make room for Alvarez. Let's see what happens.
Hopefully same magic that Batty had in Atlanta
You got that right. Scherzer tonight to right the ship.
No matter what happens ALL is not lost. The high leverage situation is good to get ready for the playoffs.
Plus, this is EXACTLY why they signed Scherzer. Very few guys ANYONE would rather in this spot tonight. No guarantees ever and the offense needs to show up. Win tonight, and they have the one game lead AND the tiebreaker….so.. if not are chances to win the division are in bad shape.
By the way, personally I’d rather the bye, BUT there are quite a few examples in sports where the team that keeps playing vs the “bye“ team have fared well. Still a lot to play for.
Mets "maxed out". Tomorrow is the season.
Sigh.
Our win-now team was rolling by the time we hit the trade deadline and we never took the chance to get better.
It shows in just how painful this lineup can be.
Can't rely on Pete and Lindor to drive in all the runs.
I hope Uncle Steve learns from this and leans into his GM now that conservative Sandy is gone.
Our win-now team was rolling by the time we hit the trade deadline and we never took the chance to get better.
It shows in just how painful this lineup can be.
Can't rely on Pete and Lindor to drive in all the runs.
I hope Uncle Steve learns from this and leans into his GM now that conservative Sandy is gone.