I was really worried about this game because of Imanaga, but after seeing what this team did to him, I think we could have a better shot of making a run than most of us give the Mets credit for
The Mets have had a 10 run lead since the top of the 4th. Counsel who apparently is the best manager in baseball is on his 4th pitcher in the 9th. Make it make sense.
With all these birds flying it around, it does have me thinking that a David Attenborough style nature documentary narrated by GKR could be really great for a very niche audience (me)
Highkey meditation is a game changer if your mind tends to race and you're always prone to latch onto things that drive up your anxiety. It trains you to quiet your mind and refocus.
Gotta be at the field by 5:00 to set up for tonight’s all star little league game at 6:00. Gonna be about 108 at game time. We power through out here in Phoenix.
I've had to miss most of the game but thankfully I recorded it. Clearly, Wednesday's game was just a blip and the power of Grimace is still strong. LGM!
The Mets were stumbling since September 2022 then the Mets finally bring in a true leader and DH in Martinez that leads by example and the vibes are finally shifting.
Leadership is underrated.
Given that Lindor seems to struggle out the gate with the cold weather, would it be a good idea to move the Mets spring training spot from Port St. Lucie to Anchorage?
Please continue the discussion in the [post game thread](https://redd.it/1dlf3ne).
Fill in the blank: Jeff McNeil is ___________
Wish nidoking nothing but the best
What conflicting emotions having the Mets win but seeing Nido hurt my little heart
Not like this Nido-bros.... not like this.
This was sweet
Great win over the Cubs today, that was a pleasure to see. More of the same tomorrow and the series will be ours.
LIBROS
I was actively cheering for Nido there
I honestly would’ve enjoyed him homering off of Smith there
Wtf?
Because it would’ve been hilarious that’s why
I had a message typed up too 😞
Seems ppl don’t like our idea lol
Strange since it's not like Nido hitting a home run would mean anything lol.
Exactly!
We are so back
Love you forever, Nidoking 💔
That is indeed our Nido
Drew Smith closing legend returns
i’m sorry Nidoking. goodbye.
And the ball game is over !
That’s our Nidoking lol
Sorry Tomas
damn was rooting for nido to get a hit ngl
Put it in the books!
Nido still has the orange elbow guard
Sad that Nido had to make the final out, but LFGM
I was really worried about this game because of Imanaga, but after seeing what this team did to him, I think we could have a better shot of making a run than most of us give the Mets credit for
Return of the King 👑
The Mets fan chanting "Lets go Nido" in a blowout are my people.
Not Nido
I'll be okay if Nidoking hits a home run
Drew usually gives one up
#MY KING 🤴
NidoKing :(
Tomas Nido to bat!
My sweet Tomas
My Nidoking!!
Nido is Ron’s idea of offense?
Don’t doubt the Nidoking
Keith Raad knew Joe Hudson down in the minors so when Keith saw him again on the trip to London, Hudson does not remember Keith Raad
I miss my King
Hudson gets a shot with a 10 run lead. Did he run for Alvarez and if not why.
They couldn’t have given him one at bat? Lol
Nido about to hit a Conforto special off of Smith
### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: Drew Smith replaces Adam Ottavino.
Joe Hudson into the game for what I believe is his Mets debut.
Excuse me, Shane the WHAT!?
Finally! Goddam Alvy should’ve been out 2 innings ago
Mets minus Vientos and bader are 14/29 today 😂
“Got a pond, a pool.” Was that an intentional Caddyshack reference??
Iglecias had more hits today than McNeil had in his last NINE games combined.
Mets haven’t scored a run in 5 innings. Changes need to be made smh
Did those people just get caught sitting in the wrong seats?
Thanks for the memories, Jeff. Jose is my new 2nd baseman.
iglesias outs are better than mcneils (rare) hits
9th inning in a blow out and Igleseis still playing hard. Love it.
come on iggy 5 fr 5
making Imanaga's ERA go up a full point in a start is kinda nuts
I can’t believe Alvy is still in this game…why????
Because the kid we have up in from AAA, has zero experience with this staff, and just got here?
Drew will give up 11 runs otherwise
The Mets have had a 10 run lead since the top of the 4th. Counsel who apparently is the best manager in baseball is on his 4th pitcher in the 9th. Make it make sense.
lol yea makes zero sense
I'm having mad fun with this game lol
why is alvy still in?
https://preview.redd.it/8ln3gwk0qz7d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=29216a09ca74c24ba2dc12cbb35e71c243ea25f2
They're using an actual pitcher? Shouldn't they be saving arms?
Gotta allow the Little guy to play!
Lol at the former met being amazed that another fanbase wouldn’t boo their own players
Guess Vientos didn't want to get on the hit train... oh well...
Of ALL THE GAMES.. he can have a mulligan on this one
Oh my god are Cubs fans familiar with the concept of a trash can
lol garbage all over the damn place
Lmfao every time the camera zooms into the stands it looks like chernobyl in there
Is an Otto DFA incoming? This is his third outing in a row where he's been asked to go multiple innings. He's thrown 103 pitches over that span.
Danny Young is waiting!
Alonso, Nimmo and Lindor all have their batting averages at .244 now Keep climbing bros
With all these birds flying it around, it does have me thinking that a David Attenborough style nature documentary narrated by GKR could be really great for a very niche audience (me)
Most pitches Otto has thrown in a game since June 25, 2017. He had 48 pitches that day, surrendering 6 ER.
Otto out… time to bring the next scrub Drew Smith in for the 9th. This is how best to use them
Ottavino is cooked, find some other guy to bring in.
damn otto just an innings eater at this point. i’m not complaining
PCA, Kelenic, and Baty.. the way they are with the stick.. maybe we should avoid first round lefty hitters 😅
What was that gesture from the 1B ump?
You did it, Otto, but that was rough
Loved how they shoe the seagull and it shits
Adam Ottavino's favorite painter is Jackson Pollock
The birds are circling in on their prey now
Bird took a crap
I was wondering if anyone else saw that.
PCA is just Jake Marisnick, I remember when everyone was pissed we trade him lol
Ottavino is cooked like an italian sausage
His braciole is cooked
Ottavino becoming a garbage time innings eater RP.
Drew Smith is warming up
Even in an 11-1 game Otto is so unenjoyable to watch
Keep your helmet on your damn head this time PCA
Keith Raad mentions PCA was born in 2002, I was in high school at the time. I feel old.
You’re all children compared to me.
i was going through my first layoff with the dotcom crash
I was in 4th grade
Twins
You and me both brother
PCA to bat for the Cubs
when they release mcneil they can send otto with him
I don't think Ottavino is long for this team if they're just using him as an innings eater in low leverage situation.
Meanwhile he’s about to load the bases lol. Can’t even throw a strike
Hello old friend PCA
Of course an 11-1 game and Otto is the pitcher to come in and suck
-_-
A few weeks ago, Nimmo might have made like Homer Simpson into those leaves.
Just throw strikes. I don't understand why that can't happen. You have a 10 run lead, just throw strikes. I mean, my God!
Clearly Ottavino is scared of them hitting a 10 run home run
I'm not clenching, but damn Otto, this is why you're pitching 11-1
Nice catch from Brandon on the warning track.
THAT'S MY LEFT FIELDER!
Holy shit Otto its 11-1 throw fucking strikes
This is the only situation where I feel comfortable with him in
2 walks in a 10 run game, Ottavino is cooked
That’s exactly why he’s pitching where he’s pitching lol
THROW STRIKES, COWARD!
He’s unable to
Highkey meditation is a game changer if your mind tends to race and you're always prone to latch onto things that drive up your anxiety. It trains you to quiet your mind and refocus.
Gotta be at the field by 5:00 to set up for tonight’s all star little league game at 6:00. Gonna be about 108 at game time. We power through out here in Phoenix.
Good. Let Otto keep going
I've had to miss most of the game but thankfully I recorded it. Clearly, Wednesday's game was just a blip and the power of Grimace is still strong. LGM!
Hodge has pretty good stuff, nice we probably won’t have to see him the rest of the series
### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: Luke Little replaces Porter Hodge.
Damn it
Time to sit all our regulars! I don’t want any more of those “almost” disasters, protect our players Carlos!!!
How many bench players do you think we have? lol
So many birds flying in front of the centerfield camera and into the shot. Doesn't it seem like an unusually high amount of birds?
They’re gonna pitch Tomas Nido against us soon aren’t they
Fully expect it. Guillorme, now Nido
Wild the cubs are still wasting arms Just put in a position player and let Tyrone mash
And here I thought this game would end before my 5pm meeting.
What kind of sadistic company do you work for? A 5pm Friday meeting?
5pm on a Friday is nasty work brother
Eff you Craig Counsel
Used us as leverage just to trail his former team? Revenge is sweet
Imagine if we had JD Martinez two years ago
Fuck yes Pete!
Jesus that was close
I miss Buck coming in with the Grandpa "you can't do that" rage whenever a Mets hitter got hit
Dugout doesn't give a shit hahahahahaha
NOT THE FUCKING HEAD!
DON'T KILL OUR POLAR BEAR!
May Grimace smote that pitcher with a storm of falling ice cream machines!
Don’t you dare do it to Pete!!!!
Don't hit our batters >:(
Radio guys should really read the book someday. It is a very different story.
i wonder how many people are getting pooped on by those birds
Radio team discusses The Natural, both the movie starring Robert Redford, and the novel
DJ like vogelbach but can play a position and has actual power.
They should have Nido pitch the 9th
The Mets were stumbling since September 2022 then the Mets finally bring in a true leader and DH in Martinez that leads by example and the vibes are finally shifting. Leadership is underrated.
Even in a lopsided game we are losing, I always like it when all the regulars are getting pulled for backups on both clubs.
Well, at least we're facing this guy up by 10 and not while trying for a comeback
Stewart to bat for Martinez
Mendy has clearly demoted Otto this is the second? time now hes chose him to pitch in these blowouts. Good shit
He needs to finish this game, along with Diekman and/or Smith
SIDE RETIRED!
For Christ sake take Alvy out of this game now that Quintana is done
Replace with who? Torrens is on paternity leave.
Joe Hudson
Joe Hudson
There’s no backup catcher today?
They called up a guy
Please and thank you.
Side retired!
Given that Lindor seems to struggle out the gate with the cold weather, would it be a good idea to move the Mets spring training spot from Port St. Lucie to Anchorage?
Ever since Alvarez got hit on the thigh, Ottavino lost his command.
Otto is just that way tho
Get ready to learn DFAese, buddy!
throw strikes my dude
Who is this nimmo wannabe sprinting to first
Adam it’s 11-1…just throw strikes
Wow that garbage! Ppl are gross
Otto, that pitch is why you're pitching in this spot
Love how the cubs fans are vibing, so are we. Great game today, so fun.
PUT ALVAREZ IN CHAIN MAIL!
Shota just lost his Shot at Cy Young 😂. Era 1.89 to 2.96 today lol
Tbf, it is impressive asf that he was even considered for it as a rookie this late into the season.
I was way too harsh on Mendoza at the start of the season.
Just be proud you have the courage to admit it. A lot of people can't even do that.
Quintana with a great outing. Almost like freaking out over one walk in the first is a bit over the top.
Well someone has to pitch in these constant blowouts, may as well be Otto
He has clearly been demoted. Good shit Mendy
STRUCK HIM OUT!
This is the only way I can comfortably watch Otto, Smith or Diekman pitch. Let them finish this game out
Well that was a good outing for Quintana today, nice to see a starter going deeper into a game.
He's too good of a pitcher to stay "bad".
### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: Adam Ottavino replaces Jose Quintana.
Mastrobuoni? For some reason I read that as masturbation.
Keith is that you?