The Amazing Mets

 

We have enjoyed cheering on the Mets as our local team in the last few years.  And as one of their mottos says, "You Gotta Believe."   After a very rough start to this season (0-5), they have won their wild card race in two out of three games over the Brewers and they are going to to play the Phillies in the next phase of the long play-off post season.

Earlier this week on Monday there was an unusual double header with the Atlanta Braves to make up for the rain delay due to hurricane Helene.  The Mets managed to win one of the two games and thus went on to meet the Brewers.  All three games were at the Brewers' home stadium because they had a higher wild card standing. 

We despaired last night when the Brewers got off to an early lead but our heroes Lindor, Nimmo and Alonso came through with a walk and a hit and then a home run off a great Brewer closer Devin Williams--all in the ninth inning!  Peterson, who is usually a starting pitcher, was called in for the bottom of the ninth, and he took care of the Brewers with a final score of 4-2.   The Brewer fans were stunned into silence, the Mets fans at a watch party at Citi Field were rejoicing and we get to watch the Amazing Mets for another few days at least.