Beginning tonight, the Mets will play in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) for the ninth time in franchise history when they take on the Dodgers. Over the years, the Mets have enjoyed some great (and less-than-great) moments in this series, which will determine which team will represent the National League in the World Series.
Let’s take a look at the team’s NLCS appearances over the years.
1969: Mets vs. Braves (Mets win 3-0)
The Miracle Mets, fresh off shocking the world by winning 100 games and claiming their first NL East title, had to play in the first ever League Championship Series for their troubles—of course the Mets would have to be the ones to not get a free ride to the World Series like every team before them.