Mets’ Jesse Winker avoids question of Willy Adames incident

The New York Mets needed a win on the final day of the regular season to even advance to the MLB playoffs, and they’re already making noise in the postseason. They started their Wild Card series against the Milwaukee Brewers on the right foot, earning an 8-4 victory to move within one game of advancing to the NLDS.

Early in Tuesday’s opener, Mets designated hitter Jesse Winker and Brewers shortstop Willy Adames appeared to go at it after Winker tied the game with a two-run triple in the second inning.

Any lip reader can see that Winker and Adames don’t seem to get along. After the match, Winker refused to comment on the situation with Adames and preferred to focus solely on the match.

Adames and the Brewers are now in desperation mode, as they need to come away with back-to-back wins on Wednesday and Thursday. Milwaukee has home-field advantage, but this is a Mets team that’s playing with a lot of confidence right now.

The Mets play their best baseball as they take a 1-0 lead over the Brewers

The Mets didn’t need a spectacular outing from Luis Severino on Tuesday in Game 1. Severino had a decent outing – he allowed four runs (three earned) on eight hits in six innings – but the Mets’ bats got hot and a monster fifth inning helped them pull away for the win.

After Winker tied the game in the second inning and the Brewers responded to take a 4-3 lead, New York responded quickly with five runs in the fifth to take an 8-4 lead that they would not relinquish. . The rally was a team effort strung together by a constant string of hits.

The Mets will feel good about their chances in Game 2 with Sean Manaea, arguably their best starting pitcher this season, on the mound. Manaea has had some playoff struggles in the past, but he is pitching with confidence and has a chance to close out the series in two games.

There’s still a long way to go, but the Mets are starting to feel like a possible team of destiny this fall. They snuck into playoff contention after an incredible comeback in Game 161 against the Braves on Monday, capped by a Francisco Linder home run to give them the victory. With their hot end to the season after a slow start, their comeback to make the playoffs, and their hot start in Game 1 on Tuesday, the Mets are sure to be tough over the next few weeks.