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Heroes, zeros from Mets' NLDS Game 2 loss

Heroes, zeros from Mets' NLDS Game 2 loss

Heroes, zeroes and the entire infield from the Mets' 7-6 loss to the Phillies in Game 2 of the NLDS on Sunday:

hero

Nick Castellanos, who was booed by his own fans early in the game, hit the walk-off single, added a hit in the eighth inning and crushed a home run in the fifth inning.


Nick Castellanos scores the game-winning goal in the Phillies' win on October 6th.
Nick Castellanos scores the game-winning goal in the Phillies' win on October 6th. Charles Wenzelberg

Zero

Edwin Diaz.

After putting out a fire in the seventh, Diaz lit one of his own in the eighth, allowing a go-ahead two-run triple to Bryson Stott.


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Unsung hero

Castellanos delivered the final blow, but Bryce Harper ensured that the final blow would be decisive.

Harper hit a two-run home run in the sixth to get the Phillies back in the game and drew a walk in the eighth and ninth, giving Castellanos and Bryson Stott chances with runners on.

Key Stat: 4

Runs allowed by Edwin Diaz and Tylor Megill in the eighth and ninth innings cost the Mets the game.


Edwin Diaz reacts during Game 2 of the NLDS on October 6.
Edwin Diaz reacts during Game 2 of the NLDS on October 6. Corey Sipkin for the NY Post

Quote of the day

“I'm completely exhausted at the moment. You go through an emotional rollercoaster.”

– Brandon Nimmo

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