Someone check on Freddie Freeman, he may have Jacob deGrom nightmares now.
The Mets faced the Dodgers on Wednesday night in what could be an NLCS preview. With Jacob deGrom on the mound, New York managed to get two runs across for a 2-1 victory.
deGrom was his vintage self, even making Los Angeles first baseman Freddie Freeman look silly. Freeman had plenty of experience facing deGrom, but it was all for naught.
Prior to his outing, deGrom reportedly told Charlie Freeman — Freddie’s son — that he was going to strike out his father. He then proceeded to do just that with a 101 mph fastball. That ought to count as double, considering he ruined Charlie’s hopes and dreams, along with embarrassing his father. Sheesh!
deGrom's strikeout of Freeman came on a 101.1 mph
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) September 1, 2022
that's the 4th-fastest pitch Freeman has struck out on in his career https://t.co/8d1NcOw51u
Freeman was far from the only hitter deGrom humiliated on Wednesday night, though.
Jacob deGrom, Wicked 94mph Slider...and Sword. ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/3iaKjEKhom
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) August 31, 2022
Jacob deGrom, Filthy Sliders. 😷
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) August 31, 2022
Let's never take for granted the absolute brilliance of de🐐
93mph & 94mph Sliders shouldn't be a thing, and he makes it look so easy. pic.twitter.com/1q6m70UIQP
Safe to say his slider was on.
Jacob de👻 pic.twitter.com/Pp1N7tSwI3
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) September 1, 2022
Mets: Jacob deGrom got the best of Freddie Freeman and his son
Charlie Freeman did nothing to deserve such treatment. Yet, deGrom treated him like an average opposing fan, tossing aside his love for his father, and making Freddie look rather human on a 100+ heater.
Brandon Nimmo was the deciding factor in the Mets’ win, as he pulled back a potential home run off the bat of Justin Turner to maintain New York’s lead.
What an absolutely unbelievable catch by Brandon Nimmo to rob Justin Turner of a homer and preserve a one-run lead. The catch of the year, easily, and the catch of Nimmo's career. pic.twitter.com/63eiS7Axfl
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) September 1, 2022
deGrom was reaching the end of his leash at that point, and the likes of Edwin Diaz did the rest.
As for Diaz, he entered the game with a live performance from Timmy Trumpet himself, making for one of the more memorable closer entrances of all-time.
IT HAPPENED! Timmy Trumpet performed Edwin Diaz’s walkout song LIVE at Citi Field pic.twitter.com/govP8uXzMl
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) September 1, 2022
If this is what October’s going to be like at Citi Field, sign me up for a game or two. The Mets are the hottest ticket in town — at least with deGrom on the bump (and a live musical performance to boot).