The New York Mets just scrapped out a 7-5 win against the Miami Marlins, and man, did they make it exciting! We saw some absolute CRUSHED balls with Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Brett Baty all going yard. Talk about a power surge when you need it most, right? Those dingers were the whole engine that propelled the boys past Miami, grabbing a crucial victory.
The Bullpen’s Glimmer of Hope
While those home runs were definitely the flashiest part of the win, the real buzz for the Mets faithful is all about what’s brewing in the bullpen. There’s serious excitement building for their potential 2027 relief corps, especially with some key pieces really showing out since the trade deadline. We’re talking about the future, folks, and it looks like it could be electric. Devin Williams, who’s been sidelined since August on the injured list, actually threw off a mound for the first time. That’s huge! Mets manager Andy Green is even optimistic that Williams could make a return before the season wraps up. Imagine getting that arm back, even for a few appearances, to test him out for next year. That’s a serious shot in the arm for the team’s long term outlook, and it is something to keep an eye on.
Rough Week for Rivals, Big Returns Elsewhere
It wasn’t such a hot night for other teams around the league, though. The Braves are taking a hit with pitcher Bryce Elder out 3-4 weeks after knee surgery. Ouch! They then got absolutely hammered in a 7-1 beatdown by the Rays, with AJ Smith-Shawver giving up four runs in just 3.1 innings, plus five hits and two walks to boot. The Phillies also stumbled, losing 6-5 to the Astros. Andrew Painter took the loss, giving up five runs on ten hits in five innings. Even the Nationals found a way to blow it, giving up four runs in the bottom of the eighth to lose 5-4 to the Padres. Erik Tolman let those runs score, with three of them being charged to Jared Simpson because he walked three guys without getting a single out. You just can’t do that.
Meanwhile, a massive name is back in action. After 99 days on the injured list, the reigning American League MVP Aaron Judge has officially returned to the Yankees lineup. What a comeback! On the flip side, Shohei Ohtani was out of the Dodgers’ lineup again last night, after only just returning on Monday. That’s gotta be frustrating for Dodgers fans. Off the field, there’s even talk of MLB expansion, with Jeff Passan breaking down the candidates, saying it is increasingly likely to happen after the next collective bargaining agreement.
What’s next for the Mets? Well, we’ve got the MLB Network airing a new documentary this Thursday night, looking at how baseball helped the country heal after the attacks of 9/11. Plus, Steve Sypa just dropped another edition of Mets Minor League Players of the Week, so there’s always an eye on the future. And hey, let’s not forget, in 1969, the Mets clinched their first ever winning record. Big things can happen, and with that bullpen showing some life, it makes you wonder what’s really ahead for this squad.
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Originally reported by Amazin’ Avenue.
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