The Mets season officially continues until Sunday, but it basically ended last night. Even though the Mets won, so did Milwaukee and that eliminated the Mets from a post-season opportunity.
What can I say? It's been a rough year: many ups and downs, many times to believe and many times to curse a broken heart.
The Mets had been declared dead several times during the season.
They kept coming back. I have to give them credit for that. But they ran out of gas.
Jacob deGrom had a second incredible year and should win his second consecutive Cy Young award.
Pete Alonso hit 51 home runs (so far) surpassing the Mets single season record.
Jeff McNeill had a wonderful year with a .318 batting average, 23 home runs, and 75 RBI's. Unfortunately, that season ended when he was hit with a pitch last night and suffered a fractured wrist.
Amed Rosario improved both offensively and defensively to become a legit major league shortstop.
J.D. Davis was an excellent addition to the club, and Michael Conforto hit 33 home runs. In fact, this year was the first in Mets history in which five players hit 20 or more home runs (Alonso, Comforto, McNeil, Frazier, and Davis.)
Back to what can I say? With all these positives, the Mets aren't going to the post-season. They've had two years with arguably the best pitcher in baseball, and the Mets have a losing record when deGrom starts.
It's inexplicable.
All I can do is wait till next year. I hope it's not too late.
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