Over the past few seasons, the New York Mets have been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, showcasing glimpses of greatness while battling through crucial challenges. As fans reel from thrilling moments, like Edwin Díaz’s wild ninth-inning struggles against the Braves or the heart-pounding bases-loaded drama against the Phillies, it’s clear that each game brings its own story. Dive into our detailed breakdowns of these unforgettable matchups, where a simple pitch can turn the tide or an unexpected bullpen entrance can leave fans holding their breath. With every highlight, we unravel the key plays and pivotal moments that define the Mets’ journey, capturing the essence of what it means to root for this team through thick and thin.
Most Popular New York Mets Breakdowns of All Time
Edwin Diaz & The Mets Blow a 3 Run Lead to the Dodgers, A Breakdown
The Mets brought in Edwin Díaz with a three-run lead to close out the game, but things unraveled fast. Joc Pederson took a bad slider deep to cut the lead to two. Díaz shrugged it off, but then Max Muncy crushed a fastball for another home run.
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J. T. Realmuto is not a fan of Jared Hughes sprinting to the mound, which is so dumb
The Phillies and Mets were tied 1-1 in the eighth inning with the bases loaded when the Mets pushed two runs across to take a 3-1 lead. Needing a reliever to hold the lead, the Mets called in a new arm from the bullpen. But the pitcher sprinted in at full speed, gasping for air by the time he reached the mound.
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Fan shines laser pointer in player’s faces
The Dodgers and Mets were tied 4-4 in the top of the ninth when things got weird. Trey Turner came up with a runner on first and one out, trying to make an impact. The pitch came high and tight, appeared to hit Turner, and he casually took first.
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Schwarber loses his mind on Ángel Hernández
Angel Hernandez was once again at the center of controversy during a nationally televised Sunday Night Baseball game, making a string of questionable calls behind the plate. The video highlighted multiple missed strike and ball calls, with visuals showing pitches well outside the strike zone being called strikes and others clearly crossing the zone being ruled balls. The inconsistency led to frustration on both sides, culminating in Kyle Schwarber’s explosive reaction after a full-count strik…
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The longest at-bat in MLB history
Jordan Hicks made his return to the mound for the Cardinals after nearly two years away due to injury and the pandemic. It was just a spring training outing, and the plan was to keep it low-stress. That plan didn’t last.
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The Latest New York Mets Breakdown Videos
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- Dodgers decision to intentionally walk Francisco Lindor backfires, a breakdown
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- Brewers stun Mets in playoff classic, a breakdown
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