You’ll recall that yesterday, we predicted the New York Mets would not only beat the Philadelphia Phillies in their NLDS rematch, but new star outfielder Juan Soto would carry the evening.
Well, the Mets did win 5-4, except without Soto. He was 0 for 4 with a strikeout and never hit the ball out of the infield. Moreover, New York needed closer Edwin Diaz midway through the ninth, and he gave up Bryson Stott’s three-run shot before notching two strikeouts for the finish.
Tuesday should offer a different game altogether with new pitchers and a new outlook.