The New York Mets have recently made the MLB playoffs after a gap of six long years. Ending a dismal run, the Mets are one of the most dominant National League teams this year. Veteran campaigner Max Scherzer has been one of the chief contributors to their emphatic record this season.?
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Max Scherzer is a legendary starting pitcher for the New York Mets. He made his MLB debut for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2008. He has also played for the Detroit Tigers, the Washington Nationals, and the Los Angeles Dodgers, respectively. Scherzer is an eight-time All-Star player and a one-time World Series champion.?
The Mets’ shortstop Francisco Lindor talked with the press on Monday at a post-game interview. Lindor and his teammates gifted a bottle of champagne to Scherzer after Monday’s game. Alongside the Mets’ qualification, Scherzer reached a personal milestone.?
New York Mets cross the hurdle?
The New York Mets have clinched a spot in the playoffs after Monday night’s victory. The Mets opened up an away series against the Milwaukee Brewers. In their course of victory, the visitors ran rampant. The Mets won comfortably defeating the Brewers by a 7-2 margin.?
Playing as the starting pitcher, the enigmatic Max Scherzer was flawless in his performance. Returning from injury, Scherzer pitched in six innings. The Brewers? batters could only score after Scherzer’s replacement. The victory sealed Scherzer’s 200th win in his MLB career.?
Therefore, Monday’s game offered a double reason for the Mets to celebrate. As a tribute prize, Francisco Lindor and teammates gifted a bottle of ‘Ace Of Spades’ champagne to Scherzer. Talking to reporters, Lindor said, “We presented to him as an appreciation and as a sign of respect that I have and we all have. He deserves it. He’s got five more days, let him enjoy it.” ?
Francisco Lindor said the Mets all chipped in to get Max Scherzer a bottle of Ace of Spades champagne to celebrate his 200th win:
"We presented to him as an appreciation and as a sign of respect that I have and we all have. He deserves it" pic.twitter.com/mWGvNzhPnV
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 20, 2022
Supporting the gesture, a fan replied:?
That is so Amazing and Max Deserves it Congratulations to him and for the team gesture!! #LGM
— Al (@Allan26941776) September 20, 2022
A few more fan reactions:?
Great gesture but he needs the team to chip in for a $300 bottle?
— Dave Stecklow (@dssteck) September 20, 2022
Lindor is such a class act
— GcV Buddha (@BuddhaGcv) September 20, 2022
Class act
— (((Susan Still Masking Heit))) (@susanh121) September 20, 2022
In appreciation of the brand quality:?
Now that's good taste. That Ace of Spade ♠️ GO HARD!!! Gold bottle only #lgm
— Our Mets Podcast 🍎 (@OurMetsPodcast) September 20, 2022
It was a fine sporting gesture by Lindor and the entire team to honor Scherzer.?
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More than anything, Scherzer was fully deserving of the reward for his heroics.?
The present situation for the Mets?
Standing atop the ranks of the National League East zone, the Mets have registered a berth in the playoffs. Scherzer, too, will try to maintain excellence and win more games for his team. The Mets even have a grand opportunity to win the World Series this year.?
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So, what are your opinions on this gesture towards Max Scherzer??