If you were to build a pitcher to frustrate the Philadelphia Phillies in a lab, he'd look a lot like New York Mets Game 4 starter José Quintana.
Quintana is not close to being an ace, but his style of pitching is efficiently designed for hitters to get themselves out by being overly aggressive on pitches that are difficult to slug.
By the time the Mets' Francisco Lindor hit a go-ahead grand slam off Carlos Estévez in the bottom of the sixth, the Mets had scored more than enough to beat the Phillies offense.
In 2024, the Mets transformed into the Phillies of old, defying expectations and delivering crucial hits in high-pressure moments.
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