There's still something magical happening in National League baseball in New York City, and that's been happening for a while now. There's no way to tell if the 2018 Mets will tap fully into a real chance at a championship, but after a couple of days of spirited and emotional play at the start of the season, I have a feeling that this one will be worth the ride.
The Captain
Big Win, Big Momentum
Mets 11, Phillies 1. We destroyed the Phillies. That is all. One Hundred and Sixty-Two Games The Captain tiptoes away from third base, getting a lead. The pitcher looks once, twice. Then the curveball, but a quick squeeze bunt! The batter takes off down the first base line while the Captain sprints from third, … Continue reading Big Win, Big Momentum
Bats Boom
Mets 5, Phillies 2. Quadruple homers! We got a #DudaSmash from Luke (his first of the season), one from Neil Walker, and two from The Captain. Cespedes also pulled off a stand-up triple and scored a run, and Thor was as dominant as ever. The bats are waking up for spring! The Quitter I … Continue reading Bats Boom
The Captain
Mets 1, Marlins 2. That brings the losing streak to four games, but our pitchers are just getting warmed up. Hopefully the bats will follow. Today I wrote about David Wright, the Captain, who has had a bad bout with spinal stenosis, which limits his ability to play regularly. But David is an original Met. … Continue reading The Captain
