Five key moments from the Mets' 9-3 win in World Series Game 3 The New York Mets picked up a huge win Friday against the Kansas City Royals in Game 3 of the World Series. With the club trailing 2-0, New York's bats finally came alive during the club's 9-3 victory. David Wright fittingly played a major role. The captain, and longest-tenured Met, smacked a two-run homer in the first inning to … [Read more...]
Wright defies critics, plays hero in Game 3 win
Wright defies critics, plays hero in Game 3 win NEW YORK -- David Wright arrives in the a.m. every game day to do his back rehab. After the game is over, you see he is wrapped up, almost like a mummy. And while he endures, his game is picked apart by critics. He doesn't have the power he used to have, they point out. Look, they say, he's throwing sidearm to compensate for the pain. Oh, Wright does … [Read more...]
Raul A. Mondesi becomes first player to make MLB debut in World Series
Raul A. Mondesi becomes first player to make MLB debut in World Series A unique piece of baseball history was made during World Series Game 3. Raul A. Mondesi, a 20-year-old prospect for the Kansas City Royals and the son of Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Raul Mondesi, became the first player in MLB history to make his major-league debut in the World Series. Mondesi's big moment came as a … [Read more...]