Morning Briefing: NLCS Resumes in L.A. Tonight

Good morning, Mets fans!

With their season on the line, the Mets travel back to Las Angeles for Game 6 of the NLCS, trailing 3-2 with Sean Manaea on the mound and Kodai Senga available out of the bullpen. For the Dodgers, manager Dave Roberts said he still hasn’t decided on an opener, while he expects first baseman Freddie Freeman to be in the lineup for Game 6.

Latest Mets News

According to Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, Senga will be available out of the bullpen during Game 6.

The team is hosting a watch party at Citi Field on Sunday at 8 p.m. for Game 6 of the series. Parking is free; gates will open at 6:30 and feature $5 concessions all around the ballpark. Season ticket members can redeem up to four complimentary tickets, and the general public can acquire a ticket with a $10 donation to the Amazin’ Mets Foundation.

Latest MLB News

According to The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner, if Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes continues to progress well from his late-season flexor strain, he is expected to be on the team’s World Series roster. The southpaw will throw another live bullpen session next week, which will significantly influence the team’s decision.

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Colin Chatto writes about the Mets’ offensive breakout during Game 5 of the NLCS.

Michael Mayer recaps Drew Gilbert‘s first AFL home run.

On This Date in Mets History

1973: While Tom Seaver held the Athletics to just three runs over seven innings, the Mets’ efforts weren’t significant enough to come out victorious as the team fell to the A’s during Game 6 of the 1973 World Series.

Born On This Date: Jonathan Hurst (1966), Rick Ownbey (1957), Keith Hernandez (1953).

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