Mets Morning News: What do we say to the God of Death? Not today.

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Folks, the Mets aren't dead yet. With their backs against the wall three games to one in the NLCS, they came to life against Jack Flaherty and the Dodgers pitching staff in Game 5 at Citi Field. Pete Alonso and several other players – including Starling Marte (four hits, including three doubles), Jesse Winker (two hits, including an RBI triple) and Francisco Alvarez – got the party started with a three-run home run in the first game (three hits, including a double) would contribute to a 12-run offensive barrage. On the pitching side, David Peterson started the game for the Mets, but the real heroes on the mound were Ryne Stanek and Edwin Díaz, who combined for the final thirteen outs of the ballgame. The final result was a 12-6 victory that sends the Mets and Dodgers back to Los Angeles for Game 6 and, the Mets hope, Game 7.

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The 2024 Mets have shown time and time again that they should never be counted out.

The odds may still be stacked against the Mets, but don't tell them that.

The Mets' performance last night had fans dreaming of another unlikely comeback from the team they love.

The Temptations were at Citi Field yesterday to perform “My Girl” before the ballgame, and Francisco Lindor was thrilled.

One of the most notable achievements from yesterday's game: The Mets became the first team since the Angels in 2002 to not be eliminated in a postseason game.

With the season on the line, the Mets had no qualms about pushing Stanek and Díaz to get as many outs as possible.

Alonso demonstrated his elite strength with his home run in the first inning on a pitch that was about a foot off the ground.

It's possible that yesterday was Alonso's final home game as a Met, but he helped ensure it wouldn't be his last game with the franchise.

Marte's big night at the plate came after a trade with a young fan.

Alvarez had a quiet postseason, but he has clearly turned things around in the last two games.

Carlos Mendoza finally inserted Jeff McNeil back into the lineup last night, and the former batting champion responded with two sacrifice flies.

The Mets will have to decide whether to use José Buttó as a starter or backup next season.

Brett Baty is hoping some of the adjustments he made in the minor leagues this season will allow him to get his big league career back on track.

All about the National League East

If you were worried that gambling wasn't widespread enough in modern sports, rest assured: the Braves will play their games on FanDuel Sports Network South and FanDuel Sports Network Southeast.

The Good Phight suggested three different potential player acquisitions to help the Phillies address their plate discipline problem.

A documentary about the story of the fan campaign to help Trea Turner out of his crisis is now on Netflix.

The Nationals will look to upgrade their first base this offseason.

The Marlins and Diamond Sports Group announced they have reached a new broadcast rights agreement for the 2025 season.

All about Major League Baseball

There was another exciting game in the ALCS, with the Yankees emerging victorious and just one win away from their first pennant since 2009.

The Guardians will look to avoid elimination in ALCS Game 5 today.

Giancarlo Stanton hit another impressive bomb last night, and the Yankees slugger is building his Hall of Fame status with his postseason performance.

Before yesterday's game, Mark Leiter Jr. was added to the postseason squad in place of the injured Ian Hamilton and was quickly called into action.

Relievers are throwing more postseason innings than ever before and we may be facing a breaking point.

Due to Hurricane Milton, the Rays may not be looking for an alternate home field to begin the 2025 season, and there are a number of potential options.

This date in Mets history

On this day, the 1999 and 2006 seasons both ended in heartbreaking results.