Cubs, Mets battle again in Free Game of the Day
Twice is nice, especially when it comes to a NLCS rematch on our MLB Free Game of the Day.
The New York Mets rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night, snapping a four-game losing skid and it all unfolded for your viewing pleasure right here on Yahoo Sports.
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If the Mets’ comeback piqued your interest, you’re in luck. You can stream the second game of the four-game series Friday night on Yahoo’s Sports Home, MLB index and video home and this very post. You can also find it in the newly updated Yahoo Sports app. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m. ET for both games. Local blackouts apply, per MLB rules.
Jacob deGrom takes the mound for the Mets coming off eight shutout innings against the Atlanta Braves in his last start. The Cubs offense will likely present a bit more of a challenge than the Braves did, however deGrom’s 2.67 ERA this season shows he’s a handful to deal with regardless of his opponent.
Right-hander Jason Hammel might not equal deGrom in terms of star power, but so far he’s posted a slightly better ERA at 2.58 and has helped Chicago’s staff combine for the best ERA in baseball.
As it stands, the Cubs and their National League-leading 51 wins appear to be a better bet to return to the NLCS. The Mets are six games behind the Washington Nationals in the NL East, but their 41-37 record does have them in the second wild-card spot, a half-game up on the Miami Marlins.
What will these two teams bring us for an encore? The expectations are high following a dramatic series opener. The Cubs looked to be in control up 3-0 in the sixth before the Mets struck for four runs late and held on for the win. We look forward to watching it again.
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Israel Fehr is a writer for Big League Stew on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at israelfehr@yahoo.ca or follow him on Twitter. Follow @israelfehr
