Morning Briefing: Peterson Starting Game 5 With Mets Season On Brink

Good morning, Mets fans!

Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff homer and scored four times, Max Muncy set a postseason record by reaching base in 12-straight plate appearances and Mookie Betts posted a home run with four RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Mets 10-2, taking a 3-1 lead in the NLCS. Just one win away from their 25th NL pennant, the Dodgers will go with Jack Flaherty in Game 5 while David Peterson looks to keep New York’s season alive.

Now onto the morning briefing!

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Manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed that Peterson will start Game 5 for the Mets and that Kodai Senga will be available for a relief outing.

If the Mets win Game 5, the team will host a watch party at Citi Field on Sunday at 8pm. Parking is free; gates will open at 6:30 and feature $5 concessions all around the ballpark. Season ticket members can redeem up to four complimentary tickets and for the general public, can acquire a ticket with a $10 donation to the Amazin’ Mets Foundation.

Justin Rocke, the play-by-play voice of the Mets’ High-A affiliate, the Brooklyn Cyclones, noted that two of their 2024 stars — outfielder Nick Morabito and right-hander Jonah Tong — have been named the Mets’ Hitting and Pitching Prospects of the Year by MLB Pipeline.

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According to Isaac Azout of the Miami Herald, the Marlins are set to interview Tigers bench coach George Lombard for their vacant managerial position this week, per sources. Additionally, Alyssa Nakken, who served on Gabe Kapler’s coaching staff with the San Francisco Giants, is reportedly under consideration.

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David Melendi writes about Francisco Alvarez and his costly decisions both offensively and defensively.

On This Date In Mets History

1973: Jerry Koosman and Tug McGraw team up to three-hit the Oakland Athletics, giving the Mets a 3-2 advantage in the World Series.

2006: José Reyes smacks three hits, including a leadoff homer against Chris Carpenter, while Paul Lo Duca and Shawn Green drive in three runs to force a Game 7 in the NLCS against the St. Louis Cardinals.

2015: David Wright’s RBI double and Daniel Murphy‘s fourth-straight game with a home run spark a three-run first inning, as the Mets score four overall off NL Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta to win Game 2 of the NLCS 4-1 over the Chicago Cubs.

Born On This Date: Kevin McGowan (1991), Yoenis Cespedes (1985), Garrett Olson (1983), Alex Cora (1975), Andy Hassler (1951)

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