The New York Mets have advanced to the National League Championship Series after a thrilling 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS, thanks to a grand slam by MVP candidate Francisco Lindor.
The New York Mets are continuing their improbable postseason run, advancing to the National League Championship Series after a thrilling 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS on Wednesday.
The Mets' offense was led by none other than Francisco Lindor, who delivered a massive grand slam in the sixth inning to give New York a 4-0 lead. Lindor has been the Mets' MVP all season long, and his heroics in the playoffs have only solidified his status as one of the best shortstops in baseball.
Mets' Magical Run Continues as Lindor's Grand Slam Lifts Them into NLCS
Lindor's grand slam sent Citi Field into a frenzy, and even former President Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump, couldn't contain her excitement, tweeting "OMG! METS" after the game. The interjection has become the team's rallying cry since the summer, thanks to a song of the same title released by Mets infielder Jose Iglesias.
After every home run, members of the Mets take a photo with a bright orange sign that says "OMG." The sign has become a symbol of the team's camaraderie and their never-say-die attitude.
Mets' Magical Run Continues as Lindor's Grand Slam Lifts Them into NLCS
The Mets are starting to feel like a team of destiny. After having a chance to be eliminated from postseason contention on the final day of the regular season, the Mets split a wild doubleheader to clinch. In their wild-card series against the San Diego Padres, they were two outs away from going home before Pete Alonso belted a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to win Game 1.
The Mets will now face the winner of the Los Angeles Dodgers-San Diego Padres series in the NLCS. The Dodgers, who have won the NL West for nine consecutive seasons, will be a tough opponent, but the Mets have proven that they are a team capable of anything.
Mets' Magical Run Continues as Lindor's Grand Slam Lifts Them into NLCS
Here are some additional highlights from the Mets' victory over the Phillies:
* Jacob deGrom started for the Mets and pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing only one run on four hits.
* Brandon Nimmo hit a solo home run in the fourth inning to give the Mets an early lead.
* Edwin Diaz pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn the save.
The Mets are now one step closer to their first World Series title since 1986. They will need to continue to play with the same heart and determination that they have shown all season long if they want to reach their ultimate goal.
