The Mets Deserve to Make the Playoffs, Will They Clinch?

[@quetzalflight5790]

RYAN FINKELSTEIN FROM BROOKLYN NY CHEERS TO YOU AND YOUR GREAT WORKS AND CHANNEL. YOU MAY THIS SEASON WITH ALLLLL THAT I SAID VERY VERY MEMORABLE. YOUR WORK IS TOP NOTCH AND I DO HOPE THAT THE TEAM NEW YORK METS LISTEN TO YOUR WORK AND READ US NEW YORK METS FANS COMMENTS. SOOO00OO00 MUCH LIKE THAT 1973 ⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️ BASEBALL SEASON 💯🙏☝️👍💯 YOU GOTTA BELIEVE!!!!

[@Kgio-2112]

I just woke up and had a dream that they won game 1 , 7-0 Lets pray!!

[@LockedOnMets]

Hey, Megill has been pitching really well and you have to figure the Mets should start hitting Schwellenbach at some point. It’s absolutely possible.

[@michaelw6193]

How about 6-2

[@michaelw6193]

​@@LockedOnMetsAgreed and if he spits the bit early then just take him out early

[@michaelw6193]

​@@LockedOnMetsI like the call for Megill

[@Kgio-2112]

​@@michaelw6193hopefully they are patient at the plate

[@Sgbm72]

Excited and nervous at the same time . Hope to get just one game. Ryan, Great job covering this rollercoaster ride. Hope for more to come!

[@LockedOnMets]

Thanks for the support!

[@kayemtee5312]

Fifty-one years ago, the Monday after the regular season ended, the Mets had to play a doubleheader against the Cubs at Wrigley Field with the rain falling. I listened on my transistor radio walking home from college classes. I remember exactly where I was as the final out was made in Game 1 and the Mets clinched the NL East. Second game canceled. I know we will have to play the second game this time, but let’s hope it is anti-climactic.

[@jk3521]

We now know that David Peterson has balls. Today we find out about Megill.

[@dashx1103]

Peterson was actually born with three testicles. Little know fact about him.

[@HenryEspejo-n6e]

Let's get the first win with the Brave.

[@josephmduvo326]

I agree. Take the first game, and not be concerned about the second game. Though if we can win, it would be sweet to eliminate the Braves.

[@BillyBob-jb3yy]

Too bad there losing already there bums

[@bigq1977]

I hope today is memorable in a good way, not in bad way. Megill is gonna to pitch the game of his life today. LGM

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

Not being disrespectful but if you honestly believe that you should make a bet on it as Megill vs Swellenbach is a heavily favored Braves betting odds. It would be a memorable season more in some ways if you won some cash.

[@docnoc66]

Good morning Ryan - keep your fingers crossed 🤞 😊 They certainly were more aggressive and controlled the game yesterday..and don’t forget The Grimace

[@supersplashgibson9155]

Ive been a mets fan all my life 31 yrs of heartbreak, This team if they can just make it into the playoffs have a great chance to do something special. They have been one of the best teams since all star break. Hopefully the Boys can put it together today LFGM!!!!

[@BBKing0824]

He’s the managing editor

[@miguelcordero1014]

Let's go Mets

[@geraldomorales683]

Today's my birthday and the best gift would be a sweep! LF'nGM 💙🧡🗽🍎

[@WW3_Soon]

The Braves are the Mets’s Kryptonite!

[@jamesbuckley8917]

It was a good thing Diaz pitched yesterday. Not like we would need him today. Good job Menbozo!

[@stanfromwestport2024]

The METS will probably win a game @ ATL today. But, in reviewing the NL Playoff Bracket, the METS are better off splitting instead of sweeping because a split gets the METS the 3rd Wild Card and they would go back to MIL tonight for the first-of-three @ MIL in the Wild Card Round, followed by a trip to PHI for Saturday's opening best-of-five NL Division Series round. If the METS sweep, they would need to go to SD late tonight for three games there and then stay on the west coast @ LAD for that Division Series bracket for two @ LAD, then back to NYC for games three and four and then back to LAD, if that series were to go five games. I also believe both MIL & PHI are easier opponents for the METS than SD & LAD, notwithstanding the onerous travel.

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

I would think the air travel alone coming from Milwaukee to Atlanta; than if they swept going to San Diego would be crazy on the Mets.

[@IdliAmin_TheLastKingofSambar]

Spicy take that none of you will agree with, but Megill might just > Severino, and playing a doubleheader might end up being a blessing. Megill’s FIP is nearly a run lower, because he misses bats and limits HRs, and he’s cut down on the walks. Severino’s numbers are a bit worse than Taijuan Walker’s in 2022. As for the doubleheader, they’re hard to sweep. The majority end up as splits. I think they were in their heads last week, and had there been no hurricane, they might have gotten swept. Now there’s no time to think and stew. Fans always want players to play with “more urgency,” just like how fans want managers to get mad, reflecting fan anger. That’s usually a terrible idea. Playing “with urgency” is what gets them into trouble. Be loose, have fun, nobody expected them to be here anyway. This could be end up being the best thing that could have happened to them. Side note: It occurs to me that if the Mets clinch today, they can’t celebrate. Megill’s really the only guy who can get hammered post-game, because he won’t be on the Wild Card roster.

[@PKFlashOmega]

Deserve is strong word but LGM

[@Micro_Learning]

I'm a neutral about to watch y'all's games. Will be exciting.

[@Keith-k3m]

I agree with you, I'm a Braves fan and this season means so much more to the Mets than the Braves. But I still want to see the Braves beat the Mets

[@poncedeleonrefrigeration9197]

We need to hit schwellenbach like we did millwood in 2k

[@billytee13]

Let's Go Mets!! Let's Go Mets!! Let's Go Mets!! I believe that The Mets are going to prove why they deserve to be in. They've had everything against Them even down 2 these last 2 games. They've proven to MLB just how GooD this team really is and deserve to be in. "Ya Gotta Believe" They can do it and will. Everyone is gonna be on their Best Ever!! They will jump this hurdle with Fury and Grace!! #LGM #LGM #LGM OCTOBER BASEBALL 4 ALL METS FANS 2 ENJOY!!! 🙏🏼❤️💪🏼💪🏼✌🏼✌🏼😎🫡🇵🇷

[@StarCooki3]

LFGM!!! Let’s Play Boys!!! Time To Grind and Earn Respect

[@144Donn]

SEE BALL HIT BALL! That is what it comes down to!

[@richardstewart85]

As a Phillies fan I’m going to enjoy watching my two hated rivals fight to the death for the postseason meanwhile we’re already in its gonna be a fun day.

[@3912James]

The Mets need to MAN up and play on the road the way they play at home. I would LOVE it if the Mets sweep the double header.....but I'll take the split.

[@WW3_Soon]

The Braves would love to eliminate the Mets today by sweeping them, however they want to win Game 1 and play the second game with scrubs.

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

If the Braves win game 1; the scrubs starting game 2 half the guys starting game 2 as the bench players are a big reason the Braves staying alive all summer.

[@LockedOnMets]

Yeah they’ll save Sale for the postseason if they win the first game. If the Mets lose the first game, there are absolutely no excuses for them not to win game two.

[@aharonbrand8044]

As a padres fane i hope the Mets sweep in short series braves pitching can be dangerous

[@nedludd7622]

As a Padres fan I hope that Mets sweep because in a short series Braves pitching can be dangerous.

[@CoreyVanleliveld]

Doesn't matter who's pitching, gotta hit the ball

[@dgitoutofmany1]

I am on my way to pick up little ceasers and should be home in time for the start of the game I live in Colorado so it’ll be an 11am start for me

[@rcquintanilla06]

Will Megill get it done today ? I am debating on starting him in fantasy baseball . Need 6ks in 5 innings

[@IdliAmin_TheLastKingofSambar]

Interesting. They’re going with their best defensive outfield. Bader in CF, Taylor in RF. No Marte, no Winker.

[@maxschuldes913]

We also developed Seth Lugo

[@wallacemusic160]

LFGM LETS KNOCK THEM OUT TODAY!!!

[@stanfromwestport2024]

With all due respect, a split is better than a sweep for travel reasons to the west coast and opponents being MIL and possibly PHI after that, as opposed to travel to SD and then LAD after SD, if successful.

[@wallacemusic160]

@@stanfromwestport2024 yeah but fuck the braves though lml

[@Standdividedfalltogether]

No way anything as a Met fan is gonna be easy. I’m calling a come back in game two right now while we all miserable to launch us to a playoff run!! LGM!

[@eddiecam9523]

They only deserve it if they win a game today. But if they do win a game today what they really deserve is the wc round starting on Wednesday

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

My thoughts on seeing Megill pitch game 1 almost has the feel that the Mets are hoping that Atlanta clinches in game 1; starts a less tier pitcher for game 2 and Severino is the Severino the Mets know which results in the Mets pitching their ticket to the playoffs in game 2. I think will all the years of the Mets collapses; all the times that the Mets have been knocked out late in the regular season. 2022 the Mets were never the same after the Braves last September sweep. 2023 the Mets were swept in June by Braves went on a major losing streak and were sellers at the deadline. 2024 Schwellenbach beats the red hot Mets. Mets go onto to loose 2 of 3 to the Brewers; when with 5 games to got the Mets only needed 2 wins. In 3 games the Mets only got 1 win. The momentum may not be there for Atlanta like it could have been if game 2 last Wednesday wasn't washed out. I just think as a fan of baseball you see Megill pitching and it doesn't feel like a Mets win.

[@IdliAmin_TheLastKingofSambar]

Well, that’s partly true in the sense that if Megill wins Game 1, they can hold Severino back for the WC series. However, I honestly have more confidence in Megill than Severino. Megill misses bats more reliably, gives up fewer HRs, thus his FIP is nearly a run lower, and he’s been better lately. Fans overrate Severino, whose numbers are comparable to Taijuan Walker’s in 2022, though Severino can go deeper into games if he’s on. The innings might be catching up to him, though. But he had a sub-10% K-BB% until very recently, which is awful. His K rate has finally crept above 20%, but is still below average. He is able to get soft contact though, which is good. But in a vacuum, I prefer pitchers who allowed LESS contact.

[@aharonbrand8044]

We now know that David Peterson has the balls today we find out about meggill

[@BrianWeryavah]

Don't they get to call up an extra player for the Doubleheader, or is that only when the roster was at 26 players?

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

I am thinking we get a extra player

[@BrianWeryavah]

@benjaminwatlers1848 That's what I was thinking. I didn't think they would have to send a player down (like Alex Young) for 10 days to call up, for example, Joey Luccesi. I understood the putting Christian Scott on the 60 day, to add Luccesi to the 40 man. I figured they would get the extra player. I guess we will see...Let's Go Mets!!

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

@@BrianWeryavah I have heard talk that Bryce Elder is the game 2 starter for the Braves if they win; which would lead to believe that both sides geta extra player.

[@aharonbrand8044]

We need to hit schwellingbach like we did Millwood in 2 k

[@rocketscience777999]

I would be a lot more confident if it was anyone but the Braves. It will be a shame if the Mets don't make the playoffs after having a great season after having a bad start. The Mets should forget about the playoffs and focus on getting the win. It should be all hands on deck then worry about the playoffs later. Even though they only need one win, I think its not going to come easy.

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

100% agree on all hands on deck; Mets should have started Luis Severino and went for it in game 1. Don't think you like the idea of Tyler Megill with the big game. What happens if Megill gets into early trouble are the Mets going have to let him take one for the team? If the Mets loose game 1 than game 2 is going be so much pressure for them, to avoid another collapse. Braves loose both games it was a good season as missing so many players Atlanta should have been out of it weeks ago

[@dashx1103]

@@benjaminwatlers1848 Starting Megill in game 1 is absolutely the best strategy. If Megill loses, then the Mets go into game 2 with Severino against ... somebody, but not Sale. And that should put the Mets in a good position. If the Mets pitched Sevy in game 1 and lost to Schwellenbach, then they'd have Megill ... who has been good lately, but hardly has been a dependable starter in his career .. in game 2. I think it is more likely that Megill collapses completely than Severino collapses. And there definitely is a world in which the Mets simply don't have to "collapse" in game 2 to make the playoff. So, .. yeah, I just think the strategy is right.

[@Thehandler85]

I think they should limit Megill to only 5 innings, no matter how good he is pitching, Butto for 2, Maton for 1 and Diaz for the last inning. Game 2, do a bullpen game and play the bench.

[@FatBichon]

Honestly… they are getting swept. Swellbach (however you spell his name) the Met killer is pitching a 2-hit complete game shutout. I can feel it and have seen it too many times from this ass franchise

[@CautionHighWavesAhead-]

Well, I hope you're wrong but there are changes ahead and this organization is changing for the better. But I know where you're coming from with this.

[@stanfromwestport2024]

As far as "deserving", the METS have outplayed ATL since May 29th, 66 - 39 to ATL's 57 - 50 and more recently from August 28th where the METS are 19 - 8 versus ATL's 15 - 12.

[@CautionHighWavesAhead-]

They earned their way to this series right now and have to earn their way into the playoffs.

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

Do the Mets want a participation trophy? Starting last Tuesday the Mets need 2 wins in 5 games to get to the playoffs. Now the Mets 3 games later need 1 win in 2 games. If they can't do it than they don't deserve it.

[@stanfromwestport2024]

@@benjaminwatlers1848 BUT They DID and they DO "deserve it'

[@alandesgrange9703]

I hope it's not in their heads, that this would go down as the worst day in Met history, if they drop both games. The fact that it would be against the braves would make it worse. Get that first game, and take the pressure off. Lets go Mets!!!!!

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

Are you really confident that Megill is going have a huge game?

[@alandesgrange9703]

@@benjaminwatlers1848 This is the Mets. Is anybody confident about anything?

[@callenscreations574]

Braves fan... im pulling for the Braves to win both games today, that said, im pulling for a team from this series, to win it all. The way MLB stacked the odds against both of these teams on the wildcard round is BS.

[@aharonbrand8044]

Lets get the first one in the brave

[@BlueOrangeNY31]

Ryan, brother I need to disagree you. I’m 47, been a Met since I was 7. I have to disagree with you…..IF this team cannot go to Atlanta and win one game, they don’t deserve it. They deserve praises for coming back during the season but if they fall short again where they needed to win in the 2 series. Then no. They fell face flat in Milwaukee and the one game in Atlanta. I honestly do not have any confidence for them to win the game and I would not be shocked if Atlanta plays hard to win the 2nd game. IMO, I’ll praise this team more if they actually win both games and eliminate Atlanta.

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

I agree no one deserves anything.

[@__Peter]

They have to hit

[@aharonbrand8044]

I would love it if the Mets up sweep the double header but I'll take the split

[@TRosati26]

Don’t teams get an extra player for double headers?

[@aharonbrand8044]

The Mets sure as hell deserve to be in the playoffs because not withstanding the scheming against them 😺😺😺😺😺 by the commissioners office 🏤🏤🏤🏤🏤🏤🏤🏤🏤

[@anticensorshipsociety1063]

I disagree. If they win a game today then they deserve it, If they can't win a single game against their Daddies then perhaps they don't. They better win one of them.

[@chuckweber542]

Huh atlanta is not our daddies wtf.

[@anticensorshipsociety1063]

@@chuckweber542 Really? Look, I can admit the Stros have owned the Yankees for the past seven years. The Braves established their rule in the late 90's and continued through two years ago. Want to change the narrative? Win today.

[@jamesbuckley8917]

There's 1 ace on the Mets; his last name is Peterson.

[@CautionHighWavesAhead-]

He seems to want to be. Manaea is pretty close to an ace, as well.

[@dashx1103]

Manaea.

[@IdliAmin_TheLastKingofSambar]

The Mets don’t have an ace. There are very few of those in the game.

[@aharonbrand8044]

Sweep the double header

[@aharonbrand8044]

I believe deap down in My heart the Mets are better than the braves because they don't have Daniel strider and acuna

[@aharonbrand8044]

There's one ace the Mets his Last name is Peterson

[@joselopezmoya9786]

The METS sure as hell deserve to be in the playoffs, not withstanding the scheming against them by the COMMISSIONER'S office.

[@anticensorshipsociety1063]

If they can't win one of these two games against Daddy today then they don't deserve it, full stop. If the D-Backs have a better record and the Braves sweep the Mets then they DON"T deserve it.

[@CautionHighWavesAhead-]

​@@anticensorshipsociety1063 I agree. This isn't a charity for severely disabled people, these are grown-men athlete millionaires and they must earn it. No one should make it easy for them. Fan or not.

[@anticensorshipsociety1063]

@@CautionHighWavesAhead- It's unfortunate that both teams have been put in this position but one cannot control the weather.

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

Are we going hear all off season that the Mets are picked up by mlb if they loose the games tomorrow and are out?

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

@@anticensorshipsociety1063 I think people forget too that the Braves are a corporation not an individual owned team and there payroll is based on gate revenue. Losing 2 games revenue for someone like Cohen may have no long term issues; Braves losing 2 games revenue could cost several million for payroll next season. Braves being a corporation really cost some things for us; like payroll based on revenue; Braves can't defer any money, Braves can't over spend past a budget, etc.

[@RUKiddinMeHuh]

I want the Mets to knock the Braves out so bad.

[@CautionHighWavesAhead-]

If anyone deserves that to happen to them, it's the Braves.

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

I don't think that is even in the Mets mindset right now as if it was you don't start Megill game 1. That doesn't seem like a plan for a winning both games.

[@RUKiddinMeHuh]

@@benjaminwatlers1848 an uphill battle the whole way. Kinda like being 11 games below .500. It’s still something to root for.

[@BloodyAnalSurprise]

lol good luck you’ll be lucky if you win one

[@grantjoh2931]

Chill...Whoever Wins game 1 will go into rest mode in the 2nd one. METS & Braves will be in the Dance

[@jamesbuckley8917]

My $ is on Mets lose 1st game and barely squeak by Braves' 2nd string in the nightcap.

[@WW3_Soon]

I relish the Brewers (David Stearns’ former club) beating the Mets in the NLDS.

[@dashx1103]

Good for you. Hope you really enjoyed coming onto another team's fan site to pee in the punch bowl. That is such a great thing to do! You are a mensch, for sure!

[@aharonbrand8044]

I whant The Mets to knock the braves out so bad

[@Dub-ro9tk]

Why do they dere a slightly above average serve to make the playoffs? They're a slightly above-average team. The wildcard system rewards mediocrity.

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

3 Wildcards is for expansion in the future and to keep more teams in it later in the season.

[@wilwhite8557]

🫣🫣🫣🫣🥴🥴🥴

[@michaelw6193]

Severino is no co-ace, he better pitch better than he has instead of posing for OMG pics

[@tonyd1308]

Severino is garbage! Can pass the 4th inning!

[@CautionHighWavesAhead-]

Severino bleeds too much out there and puts the Mets in a bit of a hole and then their offense goes dead when they need to step up. However, Severino is actually having a career year. He hasn't gotten injured and has been pretty decent.

[@dashx1103]

Yeah ... he's pitched past the 4th inning in all but three starts this entire season. But, sure ... whatever.

[@IdliAmin_TheLastKingofSambar]

@@CautionHighWavesAhead-He’s decidedly NOT having a career year; he was among the game’s better pitchers in 2017 and 2018. Even his 2022 season was better on a rate basis, but he was hurt and threw far fewer innings. This is his healthiest season since 2018, but performance-wise, he’s been OK; a little worse than Taijuan Walker in 2022, who was ostensibly the Mets’ fourth starter that season.

[@BillyBob-jb3yy]

Well there losing 3 to nothing already they choke every time Alonso is a bum so Is bader done w the Mets go yanks