It was looking grim for the Mets as they entered the bottom of the seventh inning at Citi Field on Wednesday night. New York was finishing up a two-game series against the Marlins, and Buck Showalter’s squad was about to squander a golden opportunity.
But then, Eduardo Escobar happened. As SNY announcer Gary Cohen said at the conclusion of a thrilling win, “It’s the month of Escobar!”
Instead of remaining tied atop the NL East with the Braves, the Mets now hold a one-game lead ahead of these two teams facing off this weekend.