[RBI Magazine] – With two games remaining in 2008, the Mets will need Johan Santana to have nothing short of a stellar performance today as New York hosts the Marlins at Shea. Today’s game could have a historical impact on the organization as well as deciding their playoff fate as New York enters a “must win” situation. If the Mets fall to the Marlins, their playoff hopes are almost certainly shattered and Sunday will be the last game ever scheduled to be played at Shea Stadium.
The worst night for the Mets, last night, may have buried New York’s chances once again. The Phillies won a crucial game against the Washington Nations as the Mets lost to the Brewers. With the Phillies now two games up on the Mets in the NL East, the “Fightin” Phils can clinch their division with a win or a even a New York loss. So who woke up before the end of September? Phillies.
In the Wild Card, the Mets trail the Brewers by a single game. With a Brewers win and a Mets loss, the Mets can kiss October goodbye and say farewell to 44 year-old Shea Stadium on Sunday. With a Mets win however, playoff hopes and dreams will still be kept alive, but as we all know the odds of October baseball will still not be in their favor. The probable pitcher for Sunday’s game looks to be Oliver Perez.
RBI Magazine will be in attendance at both Shea Stadium and Citizen’s Bank Park as the 2008 playoff picture unfolds.
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