The Warm-Up: Mets lose in extras — Jeter ➡️ HOF — Cap'n Zach Wilson

Sept. 9, 2021 · Get Today’s New York Sports Here The Tweet of the Day --------------------------------------------------------------- Good morning. 🌅 Did you know the RE2PECT kid was Derek Jeter's nephew, or [did you find out yesterday]( with the rest of us? --------------------------------------------------------------- 📅 Tonight's sports schedule - Mets at Marlins, 6:40 p.m. on PIX 11 ⚾ - Yankees vs. Blue Jays, 7:05 p.m. ⚾ --------------------------------------------------------------- 📺 SNY originals - [Mets Post Game]( Jim Duquette not buying Luis Rojas' 10th inning call - [BNNY]( Pete Alonso carves a place in MLB history Today's word count: 595 Game 140: Fair or foul? SNY screenshot MARLINS 2, METS 1 (10 INN.) -- The Mets lost a game a fringe playoff contender ought not lose last night, and with it came several talking points. - No. 1: In the top of the 10th, the play above, a dropped fly ball hit by Javier Baez was ruled foul. It was challenged by Luis Rojas and upheld - A fair ball call, which seemed to be the right call but lacked enough evidence, would have likely given the Mets a 2-1 lead. Instead, they failed to score - No. 2: In the bottom of the 10th, with two outs and a runner on third, Rojas opted to have Edwin Diaz pitch to Bryan De La Cruz, the Marlins' best hitter. The result was a walk-off wall ball Here's [Rojas on the foul ball call]( and [the decision to pitch to De La Cruz]( NL East Watch: The Braves and Phillies both lost, which is a blessing and a wasted chance for the Mets, who trail by 4.0 and 1.5 games, respectively NL Wild Card Watch: The Padres won, so the Mets are 4.5 games back of the second spot with three teams in between [Wednesday's takeaways]( | Tonight's probable starter: Marcus Stroman On SNY.tv: - MARTINO: [A different perspective on Luis Rojas’ key decision in Wednesday’s loss]( - MARTINO: [As Mets try to help Francisco Lindor mature in New York market, they should look to Giancarlo Stanton as a model]( Trivia time Derek Jeter is first on the Yankees' all-time hit list by 744. Who are the next three on that list? Answer at the bottom Derek Jeter would like to thank everyone, except that one person Frank Becerra Jr/USA TODAY Sports Derek Jeter and Larry Walker were finally inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday afternoon as part of the 2020 class. - (It's one thing to say Jeter's official induction was a big deal, [it's another to point out that]( Michael Jordan -- and Patrick Ewing -- were in attendance) [Jeter spoke fondly of his teammates]( managers, and fans, but his most Twittered moment came when he singled out the one writer -- whose identity hasn't been revealed -- who didn't vote for him on his or her Hall of Fame ballot. “Thank you to the baseball writers," he said. "All but one of you -- who voted for me.” [Watch the highlights from his 15-minute speech here]( On SNY.tv: - MCCARRON: [The Oral History of Derek Jeter's Flip Play]( Game 139: The Yanks drop to second place in Wild Card race Wendell Cruz/USA TODAY Sports BLUE JAYS 6, YANKEES 3 -- The Yankees' recent listlessness continued with a third straight loss to the Blue Jays on Wednesday. It was their fifth straight loss overall and ninth in 11 games. Two more things: - Brett Gardner tied the game at three with a three-run home run in the fifth. It stands as the team's only XBH this series - Luis Gil (3.1 IP, 1 H, 3 ER, 7 BB, 6 K) had one of the strangest starts by a Yankee in 2021. He also gave up the first three runs of his MLB career AL Wild Card Watch: The Red Sox won and took over first place in the Wild Card by 0.5 games. Toronto, with a chance to sweep the Yanks today, is 1.5 games behind the Yanks, with the Mariners 2.5 back. [Wednesday's takeaways]( | Tonight's probable starter: Nestor Cortes, Jr. On SNY.tv: - [Aaron Boone gave an update on Gerrit Cole]( Zach Wilson named Jets captain + other football notes Vincent Carchietta/USA TODAY Sports 1. Zach Wilson was [named a team captain]( on Wednesday in a team vote. (For reference, Miami's second-year QB Tua Tagovailoa was not voted a captain). "I think it’s more of a testament to him and the way he’s been able to conduct himself," said Robert Saleh. "You go to the cafeteria and he’s hanging out with his O-linemen. He’s got an infectious personality." [Here's SNY's Ralph Vacchiano on why Wilson's captainship means something]( 2. The Giants have plenty to worry about heading into this season, but none of the other worries will matter as much as how Daniel Jones performs. [Vacchiano combed his sources for insight on the importance of Jones' make-or-break season]( On SNY.tv: - VACCHIANO: [Sources weigh in on Zach Wilson's talent]( The New York Minute - READ: [The Mets will wear first responder hats during their game on Sept. 11]( - WATCH: [Derek Jeter fans expressed their gratitude ahead his of Hall of Fame induction ceremony]( - READ: [Joe Judge on what he wants to see from Saquon Barkley]( TRIVIA ANSWER: 2. Lou Gehrig: 2,721; 3. Babe Ruth: 2,518; 4. Mickey Mantle: 2,415 That's the buzzer. Enjoy your Thursday (Have feedback for The Warm-Up? Click [here](. Copyright © 2021 SNY- Sportsnet, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: SNY- Sportsnet 150 Greenwich St Fl 50New York, NY 10007-2444 [Add us to your address book]( [update your preferences]( | [unsubscribe from this list]( [Mailchimp Email Marketing](