Back in familiar territory, the former Yankee David Robertson rescued a Mets team that seemed to be on the verge of giving away a near-certain win.
Despite the win, however, the Mets’ playoff chances are all but dashed, leavingMore games like the Subway Series win earlier in the season would have helped that cause, but the right-hander is nowBack in familiar territory, the former Yankee rescued a Mets team that seemed to be on the verge of giving away a near-certain win.Mets reliever David Robertson delivers to the plate during the eighth inning on Tuesday night in The Bronx.
But the 38-year-old has proven himself in playoff races before, and if there isn’t going to be one in Queens, Robertson should find himself in one somewhere else. Brooks Raley, speaking with catcher Francisco Alvarez, gave up a pair of runs in the seventh inning against the Yankees on Tuesday.Robertson entered after the rest of the Mets’ bullpen looked to be on the way to ruining another strong outing by Justin Verlander.
Showalter then turned to Robertson to face the lefty-swinging Rortvedt, pinch-hitting for Kyle Higashioka.
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