Category: Michael Baron
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Because of an opinion, the Mets and Dodgers will play Game 5 in their NLDS
Baseball’s postseason always creates storylines, raises the level of intrigue and provokes deep thought and emotion from even the most novice fans. The Mets and Dodgers series is no exception to that rule. In fact, this series has created so many storylines, so many different narratives, spins and takes from the media and fans, and has…
Michael Baron
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Steven Matz made a courageous effort in Game 4, but made one regrettable pitch
Game four of the Division Series certainly had it’s share of intrigue. The Mets were one win away from hosting the Cubs in the National League Championship Series, which begins Saturday. The Dodgers, facing elimination with their high-salaried payroll, had the best pitcher in the world pitching in Clayton Kershaw. That’s enough intrigue to create numerous…
Michael Baron
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Lucas Duda has been lost in the NLDS – can the Mets make a change?
Coming into the Division Series, it was clear runs would be hard to come by for either team. And for the most part, that’s been the case. Short of game three for the Dodgers, the starting pitching has been immaculate or better for both teams. Without Brett Anderson’s poor start in game three for the Dodgers,…
Michael Baron
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Knowing a Game 5 was always distinctly possible, the Mets glowing with confidence
The postseason in any sport can contain both euphoria and heartache in a single 24-hour span, filled with certain promise on one end and a clouded uncertainty filled with anxiety on the other. The Dodgers and Mets certainly know a thing or two about that, as the first four games of this Division Series has…
Michael Baron
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Despite a convincing lead in the NLDS, the Mets know the series is far from over
The percentages play right into the Mets hands as they prepare for game four of the National League Division Series against the Dodgers. The team that wins game three in a tied series has gone on to win 75.6 percent of the time. But of course, the game isn’t determined on statistics. It simply provides…
Michael Baron
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