For the first time since 2016, the New York Mets are heading to the MLB Playoffs. The team clinched their postseason berth on Monday night following a 7-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
The New York @Mets are headed to the playoffs!!
— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) September 20, 2022
While the Mets have been dealing with the surging Atlanta Braves while also working through some struggles of their own, they’ve put themselves in a position where they continue to maintain a lead in the National League East and find themselves, for now, in the No. 2 spot in the NL behind the Los Angeles Dodgers.
October bound. #TheseMets pic.twitter.com/EuqTowp80T
— New York Mets (@Mets) September 20, 2022
The playoff-clinching win also coincidences with the return of Max Scherzer, who threw six perfect innings before being pulled over concerns about his oblique injury. Even so, it ended up being the 200th win of his career. Pete Alonso added to the fun, hitting a three-run home run and giving himself 118 RBIs on the season, which is just shy of the club record of 124, shared by Mike Piazza and David Wright.
Since the advent of the wild card, this is the Met’s sixth trip to the postseason, though they hope to be a division winner this season, something they did in 2006 and 2015. They were an NL wild card team in 1999, 2000, and 2016. They also have two NL pennants in that time, 2000 and 2015, though they lost in the World Series both times.
However it ends, Mets fans are excited to get back into the playoffs and the MLB world had some fun reactions to the news on Monday.
The job is not done but enjoy the hard work. #TheseMets | #LGM pic.twitter.com/GF0u6Im0SJ
— New York Mets (@Mets) September 20, 2022
I love this team! Now, let's get the division. #LGM https://t.co/hnroY44StZ
— Timothy (@ToughTimmy) September 20, 2022
Buck Showalter fairly low key tonight, but says: “If we win the division you will see me do something stupid.”
— Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) September 20, 2022
One of the best Mets teams in my lifetime https://t.co/ZHeu7HMQxV
— Cyrus Smith (@CoolCyWrites) September 20, 2022
🥳🍾🍾🍾🥳 https://t.co/BlgLh8tnfE
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) September 20, 2022
Thinking about some Mets who are going to get postseason shares. Yolmer Sanchez, you're getting a share buddy. Nick Plummer, you'd better believe you're getting a damn playoff share. Alex Claudio, set up your direct deposit.
— David Roth (@david_j_roth) September 20, 2022
The Mets are officially in the playoffs. A very subdued reaction from the team. They know there's a lot more to play for in the regular season with the division up for grabs. Congratulations to Max Scherzer on win number 200. He was ridiculous tonight.
— Wayne Randazzo (@WayneRandazzo) September 20, 2022
It's a subdued celebration on the field for the Mets. The infielders and outfielders are hugging each other, but there is no dogpile or anything like that.
The Mets intend to recognize this playoff clinch, while also understanding that greater goals remain.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) September 20, 2022
