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The Mets and Yankees took the field last night on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the September 11th attacks. The Bombers ended up getting the better of the Amazins, as Nolan McLean surrendered five runs in five innings en route to a 6-4 loss.
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The Mets made a swap in their bullpen, with Jack Weisenburger returning to the majors from Syracuse and Chris Devenski getting optioned.
Yesterday brought a lot of reflection on the
aftermath of the attacks—including Mike Piazza’s famous home run in the first game back in New York.
Andy Green has educated many of his younger players on the impact of 9/11.
While Brett Baty sat last night following an injury scare with his knee earlier in the week, he was reportedly available off the bench.
Zac Thornton is hoping to play spoiler against the Yankees this weekend.
Around the National League East
The Braves and Phillies began a crucial three-game series last night, and Atlanta won in dramatic fashion by coming back from one-run deficits in the ninth, tenth, and eleventh innings—finally winning on a walk-off double from Drake Baldwin.
As if losing in heartbreaking fashion wasn’t bad enough, the Phillies also announced that Jesús Luzardo is being scratched from his scheduled start today due to left shoulder stiffness.
The Marlins continued their rough stretch with a 6-2 loss to the Dodgers.
The Nationals staged a late-inning comeback to defeat the Angels 4-3 and snap a seven-game losing streak.
Around Major League Baseball
Two teams punched their ticket into the postseason last night, with the Brewers clinching a spot in October for the eighth time in nine years and a walk-off homer securing the Rays’ first trip to the playoffs since 2023.
The Padres won their fifth straight game as they continue to fight for a wild card spot.
Angels manager Kurt Suzuki could keep his job beyond this year despite being on an expiring contract and the Angels being the Angels.
Byron Buxton’s season is over, as the Twins outfielder is undergoing hip surgery.
The Cubs are hoping that Dansby Swanson will return from his oblique injury next week.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
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This Date in Mets History
Shea Stadium may have been the Mets’ stadium, but the New York Jets also called it home, and they played their first game there on this date in 1964.
