On behalf of former Twins third baseman Jose Miranda, now out of baseball and forever most famous for being Lin-Manuel Miranda's cousin, I'd like to note that Miranda also got hits in 12 straight at-bats, in July 2024.
I started following the Mets this year as part of my detox program for recovering Yankees fans. This entire season has been excruciating but also, in its own way, kind of thrilling. After consecutive nail-biters where they almost pulled defeat from the jaws of victory against the Braves, there was... whatever that was last night. In addition to the Benge and Tolbert show, the Mets had a 9-4 lead in the 4th inning, but the Royals immediately had a 5-run inning to tie it up, and later on a SEVEN run inning against a 31 year old Mets pitcher making his major league debut (to his credit, he did strike out two!). But the Mets weren't done yet, plating a few to make it 16-12... and that's where the rally died. But my gosh, it was more fun than I've had watching the Yankees in years. LGM!
Tolbert took his batting average from .200 to .396. It was over .400 before the flyout. From Mendoza to Ted Williams in three glorious days. Heck, he took his career average from about .240 to .337 in three glorious days. I had the Royals broadcast on for my commute home yesterday, and it was a proper relegation scrap, as the Brits would say.
There are so many videos that are perfect for it - the "mall chase" scene from "The Blues Brothers"; this version of "The Play" is timed almost perfectly to the music - https://bennyhillthis.com/?v=mfebpLfAt8g .....
Joe omitted the money line: The Mets went on to lose 16-12.
Not sure Jets-Chiefs reaches that score.
On behalf of former Twins third baseman Jose Miranda, now out of baseball and forever most famous for being Lin-Manuel Miranda's cousin, I'd like to note that Miranda also got hits in 12 straight at-bats, in July 2024.
It was a crazy game! But did you see Ryan O'Hearn's 10 RBI's? Crazy! Records broken
Willie Wilson was pretty fast too, and a good player. Dyson could also field and had an arm.
I started following the Mets this year as part of my detox program for recovering Yankees fans. This entire season has been excruciating but also, in its own way, kind of thrilling. After consecutive nail-biters where they almost pulled defeat from the jaws of victory against the Braves, there was... whatever that was last night. In addition to the Benge and Tolbert show, the Mets had a 9-4 lead in the 4th inning, but the Royals immediately had a 5-run inning to tie it up, and later on a SEVEN run inning against a 31 year old Mets pitcher making his major league debut (to his credit, he did strike out two!). But the Mets weren't done yet, plating a few to make it 16-12... and that's where the rally died. But my gosh, it was more fun than I've had watching the Yankees in years. LGM!
Tolbert took his batting average from .200 to .396. It was over .400 before the flyout. From Mendoza to Ted Williams in three glorious days. Heck, he took his career average from about .240 to .337 in three glorious days. I had the Royals broadcast on for my commute home yesterday, and it was a proper relegation scrap, as the Brits would say.
Still waiting for that "Joy of Baseball" podcast with Molly Knight. I imagine all this absurdity will be Exhibit A. Thanks, Joe!
Tyler Tolbert sounds like the real life version of Willie Mays Hayes.
He absolutely needs to do pushups at the plate if he pops it up.
That Little League Home Run set (well enough) to appropriate music:
https://bennyhillthis.com/?v=1tqSGsm5yIE
I am happier now just knowing this site exists! Thanks, Richard.
There are so many videos that are perfect for it - the "mall chase" scene from "The Blues Brothers"; this version of "The Play" is timed almost perfectly to the music - https://bennyhillthis.com/?v=mfebpLfAt8g .....