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The Mets are down 0-2 in the best-of-seven World Series against the Royals, which resumes Friday night for Game 3 at Citi Field.
At the start of the series, Strat-O-Matic, the industry leader in sports simulation games for the past 50 years, predicted the Royals would win the first two games, but the Mets would win from there on out, taking the series 4-2 >> To see how they project each game, click here.
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, 41 of the 51 teams to take 2-0 leads in best-of-seven World Series have gone on to win the title, including nine straight since the Braves and Yankees played in 1996. The Mets were one of the 10 teams to overcome the deficit, doing so in 1986.
“We know we’re a good team,” David Wright insisted when talking to reporters late Wednesday. “We’re playing in the World Series. We don’t need to be reminded that we’re a good team.”
Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling were quick to remind viewers last night on SNY’s Postgame Live that their 1986 Mets team was also down 0-2, from which they rebounded to win four of the next five games against the Red Sox.
“I still think we’re going to win this thing,” pitching coach Dan Warthen said after Game 2’s loss.
I hope he’s right, but it will not be easy. However, if the Mets pull it off, here’s what will have to happen…
1. These Mets play really well at Citi Field, where Games 3-5 will take place. The Mets tend to pitch better at home. They score less, but they also allow less runs to score. The home field advantage also means no DH, which should plant Kendrys Morales on the bench. In the last decade, the American League has struggled at the NL park during the World Series. Hopefully that trend continues. What’s more, I expect us to be loud and rowdy. It will be first World Series home game since 2000 and Mets players have repeatedly said they’re motivated and feed off the crowd’s energy.
2. Noah Syndergaard will start Game 3, with Yordano Ventura starting for the Royals. The Mets have the edge in this game, no question. Also, to date, Syndergaard has pitched fairly consistent, showing no signs of fear or panic.
3. The Royals say they’re starting Chris Young in Game 4, despite pitching three innings in relief during Game 1. He pitched well that night, but he’s still Chris Young. Plus, the Mets have seen him, which is something he has battled all season. The second time through, or second start, he has struggled.
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