Mets' Luis Severino gets 100% real about Game 2 performance vs. Phillies

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Postseason baseball delivered yet another thrilling chapter as the Philadelphia Phillies edged out the New York Mets 7-6 in a nail-biting finish to tie the series at 1-1. The game encapsulated the high tension and dramatic swings that define October baseball, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the very last play.

The game featured a series of pivotal moments that swung the momentum between the two teams. Mets pitcher Luis Severino reflected on his performance, acknowledging the fine margins that decided the outcome.

“I feel really good about it. I think in the whole game I missed three pitches, it was the base hit and the two homers,” Severino stated in a post from the Mets’ X page, underlining the critical nature of every pitch in playoff games. Despite the high stakes, Severino also expressed a sense of relief about playing at home after a grueling travel schedule: “We’ve been on the road for the last six months I feel like, so it feels good that we’ve been winning games.”

"I feel really good about it. I think in the whole game I missed three pitches, it was the base hit and the two homers."

Luis Severino on his performance today: pic.twitter.com/BuFGXKXrt8

— SNY (@SNYtv) October 6, 2024

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The Phillies, playing at home, had the advantage of the last at-bat, a benefit they capitalized on fully. The Mets, having clawed back from a two-run deficit in the top of the ninth thanks to Mark Vientos’ clutch two-run homer, looked to push the game into extra innings. Vientos, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, has been a revelation this postseason, delivering key hits when his team needed them the most.

However, the Fightin’ Phills had other plans. Tylor Megill, tasked with holding the line for the Mets, managed to retire the first two Phillies batters. The game seemed destined for extra innings, but consecutive walks to Trea Turner and Bryce Harper kept the Phillies’ hopes alive. Nick Castellanos then became the hero for the Phillies, driving a decisive hit to left field that allowed Turner to dash home from second base, sealing a dramatic win.

Castellanos, who went 3-for-5 with two RBI, including a solo homer off Severino earlier in the game, was pivotal throughout. Harper, adding to his impressive playoff portfolio, also homered, contributing to the Phillies’ robust offensive display.

"We've been on the road for the last six months I feel like, so it feels good that we've been winning games."

Luis Severino on returning home with one win against the Phillies: pic.twitter.com/to9Q2zZW1S

— SNY (@SNYtv) October 6, 2024

The starting pitchers had contrasting nights; Phillies’ Cristopher Sanchez managed to limit the Mets to two runs on five hits, while Severino struck out seven but gave up three crucial runs.

With the series now shifting to Citi Field for Game 3, both teams have everything to play for. The Mets’ resilience has been a highlight of their postseason so far, having already overcome tough situations against the Brewers and now facing a spirited challenge from the Phillies. As the series moves back to New York, the Mets will look to leverage their home crowd in hopes of reclaiming the lead, while the Phillies aim to maintain their momentum from this latest win.

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