The New York Mets staved off the Philadelphia Phillies in dramatic fashion in London on Sunday. The two teams completed the annual London Series with a Sunday morning game for America on ESPN. The Phillies and Mets didn’t disappoint their audiences (though we’re not sure yet about their fanbases, especially Philly’s), and the game ended in epic fashion.
After the Phillies blew a lead in the top of the ninth, the team attempted to charge back in the bottom of the ninth.
But the Mets prevailed on a rare 2-3 double play to win the game!
The Mets win in London in THRILLING fashion! pic.twitter.com/pAefZmWJkJ
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) June 9, 2024
It’s not often that you’ll see that variety of double play. It’s especially not often that you see it to win a game. But the Mets climbed out of this game winners, which seemed impossible at the start of the inning. A breakthrough stanza later, though, and the Mets were in position to win. Fortunately for the Metropolitans and their fans, they can breathe easy.
Philly? Well, they might still own one of MLB’s best records. But that was a tough one to swallow. Especially considering that they walked in a run and then let one come through on a wild pitch in the top of the 9th.
The MLB world, from all over, had plenty to say after the epic finish.
The @Mets turn an INCREDIBLE double play to win it! #LondonSeries pic.twitter.com/RH2lpQMOkj
— MLB (@MLB) June 9, 2024
Every Mets win feels like a Miracle that wasn’t supposed to happen pic.twitter.com/3LiivUsfUO
— Phill (@MeekPhill_) June 9, 2024
WHAT A DOUBLE-PLAY TO WIN THE GAME FOR THE METS IN LONDON 😱 pic.twitter.com/3X7mQg3K7M
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 9, 2024
Today’s Mets win in London was only the eighth time in MLB history where the game ended on a ground ball double play to the catcher
It was only the fifth time where the tying/go-ahead runs were on base
(via @baseball_ref, h/t @nuggetpalooza) pic.twitter.com/pXdMewhddl
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) June 9, 2024
