The New York Mets took down the Texas Rangers, snagging the series thanks to a three-homer barrage that absolutely rocked Globe Life Field. Juan Soto, Marcus Semien, and Brett Baty all launched dingers, powering the Mets to a big win. Pitcher Nolan McLean was locked in too, dealing seven solid innings to keep the Rangers in check. Now the Mets are staring down a full-on sweep, with Zac Thornton set to take the mound this afternoon for the finale. What a chance to totally own this series!
New Blood for Next Season’s Comeback
Talk about making moves. The Mets are reportedly super close to bringing in Derek Falvey, the former Twins president of baseball operations, to their front office. This dude could be the ultimate pickup for next season as the team looks to bounce back hard from what’s been a tough year. With Falvey possibly coming aboard and Andy Green already hired to manage, you gotta feel like David Stearns is absolutely trying to erase some of the mistakes he made this year. Green’s got that experience, you know? He’s seen the struggle both as a player and a manager, making him the perfect guy to help this team put this season in the rearview mirror and push forward. We also heard about Green’s extension being a hot topic on “A Pod of Their Own,” which is big for locking in that leadership.
Big Names, Big Questions Around the League
Meanwhile, there’s drama all over the show in MLB. Aaron Judge, the Yankees slugger, says he’s aiming to be ready for the Wild Card series, rehabbing that calf strain. You know he’s itching to get back out there. Then there’s Max Scherzer, who just gave up four runs in his 500th career appearance. He’s gonna make a decision on his future real soon, which is a huge deal. And Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? He dropped some controversial comments about his contract and his “subpar season” but totally didn’t back down from anything he said. Talk about spicy! In other action, the Braves walked it off against the Reds 3-2 in the tenth inning. The Marlins kept playing spoiler, stopping the Cubs from clinching a playoff spot for the second straight day. Aaron Nola got roughed up in the Phillies’ 4-1 loss to the Brewers, and the Nationals took their series from Detroit by beating the Tigers 4-2. The White Sox also blew a chance to tie the Guardians for first in the AL Central, losing 5-4 to the Royals.
What a day in baseball! As the Mets try to grab that sweep this afternoon, Zac Thornton has a massive opportunity to close it out. After that, we’re all gonna be watching closely to see what Scherzer decides and how these front office moves shape up for next season. It’s never dull, is it?
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Originally reported by Amazin’ Avenue.
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