Heroes, zeros and the full inside pitch from the Mets’ 7-6 loss to the Phillies in Game 2 of the NLDS on Sunday:
Hero
Nick Castellanos, booed by his own fans earlier in the game, smacked the walk-off single, added a hit in the eighth-inning breakthrough and crushed a fifth-inning homer.
Nick Castellanos connects on the game-winning hit during the Phillies’ win on Oct. 6. Charles WenzelbergZero
Edwin Diaz.
After putting out a fire in the seventh, Diaz lit one himself in the eighth and allowed a two-run, go-ahead triple to Bryson Stott.
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Unsung hero
Castellanos delivered the final blow, but Bryce Harper ensured the final at-bat would matter.
Harper blasted a two-run homer in the sixth to get the Phillies back into the game and drew walks in the eighth and ninth, ensuring Castellanos and Bryson Stott chances with runners on.
Key stat: 4
Runs allowed by Edwin Diaz and Tylor Megill in the eighth and ninth innings, which cost the Mets the game.
Edwin Diaz reacts during Game 2 of the NLDS on Oct. 6. Corey Sipkin for the NY PostQuote of the day
“I’m absolutely drained right now. You go through an emotional roller coaster.”
— Brandon Nimmo
