The New York Mets travel to Chavez Ravine to play the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. For the Mets, this is the ninth NLCS of their history, and the first in nine years.
In a season full of unforgettable moments, McDonalds’ saviors, Latin pop stars, and surprising performances, the past two weeks might be the most memorable and improbable of all. From a doubleheader on the day after the season ended that propelled them into the playoffs to Pete Alonso’s Wild Card winning home run to Francisco Lindor’s NLDS winning grand slam, the Mets have had, perhaps, the three biggest home runs in team history since the regular season wrapped up.