The New York Mets finally put an end to their brutal five-game losing streak, taking down the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 last night. It was a much-needed win, especially with the season drawing to a close and every game meaning something for the Wild Card hopefuls.
Mets Get a W, But Injuries Keep Piling Up
The Mets offense really showed up, with every single batter recording at least one hit against the Phillies. And man, Juan Soto absolutely crushed a three-run homer in the sixth inning that just brought the house down. Zac Thornton threw a solid game too, giving up only two runs over six innings. His manager, Andy Green, is obviously pleased with Thornton’s performance this year, but he’s already challenging him to put in the work this offseason if he wants to lock down a full-time spot next year. Good to see that kind of push. On the injury front, it looks like Jared Young thankfully avoided the absolute worst after that collision on Thursday, but he’s still on the injured list. The Mets called up Ronny Mauricio to take his spot, and it sounds like he’s going to get some real at-bats in these final eight games. Meanwhile, Mark Vientos has had a season to forget and might get non-tendered, though he’s holding out hope to stay with the club. Plus, Mets fans are soaking in the legendary Howie Rose’s final games in the booth as his last season winds down. Even Edwin Díaz is back from the injured list, though he had a tough time in his minor league rehab, so we’ll see how he looks.
NL East Gets Wild as MLB Season Nears the Finish Line
Around the National League East, things are getting spicy! The Braves officially clinched a postseason spot, moving even closer to snatching the NL East title after beating the Astros 6-2. Robert Suarez is set for a rehab outing on Sunday, hoping to rejoin the Braves’ bullpen before the regular season wraps up. Over in Philly, Jonathan Bowlan’s got a mild right groin strain, but the Phillies aren’t putting him on the IL. They’re trying to keep his chance alive for their NL Wild Card series roster. But for the Marlins, it’s all over, folks. They were eliminated from playoff contention last night with an 8-2 loss to the Padres, and their reliever Pete Fairbanks is looking at the dreaded thoracic outlet surgery. Ouch. On a brighter note, the Nationals locked up one of their own, inking Cade Cavalli to a four-year contract extension, and he responded by tossing five scoreless innings in a 9-1 win over the Cardinals. Beyond the division, the Padres’ win last night put them in a three-way tie with the Cubs and Phillies in the Wild Card standings. It’s a mad dash! And the injury bug is still biting hard: Aaron Judge is back on the IL with a right calf strain just a week after coming off it. Shohei Ohtani is still working on his hitting return and hoping to get back before the season ends. And Giants ace Logan Webb is being shut down for the rest of the year due to a blister. Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez’s season is also done, as he’s on the IL with a left oblique strain. Even the Orioles front office is getting a bit of a reshuffle.
With only eight games left, Ronny Mauricio’s getting some opportunities, and the Mets are trying to finish strong. The Wild Card standings are an absolute mess out there, and every single game is going to matter until the very last out. This final week of baseball is going to be wild, you can bet on it.
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Originally reported by Amazin’ Avenue.
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