Mets Postgame After they Stun Phillies in Game 1: Carlos Mendoza, Brandon Nimmo + Mark Vientos

On the Mets confidence:

"We know we're good, and we've got good players. We just continue to grind at-bats, take it one pitch, one at-bat at a time, and good things will happen."

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Brandon Nimmo:
On the bullpen's performance:

"Our bullpen, I don't know if they've gotten enough credit over the last few games... they were doing amazing and gave us a shot. We wouldn’t be in that position if our bullpen doesn’t do what they do and keep that at 1-0."
On facing Wheeler and the 8th inning rally:

"He’s an unbelievable pitcher... When he’s locating and doing what he was doing tonight... it’s unbelievable. For us to be able to get to him, at least not let him throw a complete game, that’s kind of a win in that situation, and to be able to get to the bullpen and see what happens."
On situational hitting and the team's mindset:

"I think doing whatever is asked of you by the game at that point... and all these guys are believing in going up there again with a plan, understanding what the baseball situation is, and not trying to do too much."
On playing "playoff baseball" down the stretch:

"Honestly, I feel like we’ve been playing playoff baseball for three or four weeks now. Our season has depended on it... Just trying to focus on whatever gets the job done and whatever gets us a W at the end of the day."
On his clutch late-inning hits:

"I suppose it’s true... You never know when they’re going to come... you just keep taking your shot just in case."
On momentum:

"I believe in momentum. I do believe in momentum... Having confidence is a big thing, and the guys are showing a lot of that right now."
Mark Vientos:
On the team’s approach and never giving up:

"One of the things we’ve talked about is just finishing the game all the way to the 9th inning... The game is never over until the 9th."
On hitting against Wheeler:

"My approach today with Wheeler was just trying to be as short as possible... He’s a great pitcher... I was just trying to put barrel to ball, see what happens."
On adjusting his approach late in the game:

"In that situation in the 8th inning, man on first and second, I was just trying to hit a pop fly, move the runner second, third, and have Nimmo do his thing."
On his late-season success with runners in scoring position:

"Lately... I’m just trying to be as simple as possible, and just like we keep saying, pass the baton."

The New York Mets delivered another electrifying late-game comeback to stun the Phillies 6-2 in Game 1 of the NLDS, continuing their dramatic run through October. The Phillies, riding high on Zack Wheeler’s dominant performance, saw their 1-0 lead evaporate in the eighth inning as the Mets exploded for five runs.

Wheeler in Control Early
Zack Wheeler, the Phillies ace, was sensational, mowing down the Mets lineup with ease. He notched nine strikeouts and allowed just one hit over seven innings. "Wheeler was unbelievable. We haven't seen that type of velocity out of him in a while. It’s as good as it gets," said Phillies manager Rob Thomson in the postgame press conference.

However, the game turned as Wheeler handed the ball to the bullpen. "Our bullpen, I don't know if they've gotten enough credit... Peterson, Reed, Stanek, Maton, they were doing amazing and kept us in the game," said Brandon Nimmo, highlighting the importance of New York’s relief pitching.

Mets Rally in the Eighth
The Mets’ breakthrough came in the eighth inning, where patience and small-ball strategy paid off. Francisco Alvarez sparked the rally with a leadoff single off Jeff Hoffman. Then, Francisco Lindor worked a crucial walk, and Mark Vientos delivered the game-tying single. "My approach today with Wheeler was just trying to be as short as possible... luckily I got a single out of it," said Vientos.

Phillies' Offense Struggles
The Phillies offense, aside from a leadoff home run by Kyle Schwarber on Kodai Senga’s third pitch, was mostly quiet. "We’ve got to cut down on our chase... we've got to get back in the zone and start using the field," said Thomson, addressing the team's struggles to generate consistent offense. Trea Turner and Bryce Harper were held in check, and the Phillies couldn’t capitalize on several opportunities.


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