Mazel Tov - The Mets Clinched a Wild Card Berth

 

I would have liked to have stayed home today to watch the doubleheader, but I had a dental appointment in Forest Hills at 2 PM.  Since finding parking is very difficult in that neighborhood, I took public transportation to my appointment.  While waiting, I tried to watch the game on the SNY and ESPN apps, but I couldn't connect.  I could listen for a while on the ESPNNY app early in the game as the Braves took a 2-0 lead in the third inning.  I was able to follow the game on the ESPN app until I arrived home in the  8th inning.Mets.

I don't have to give the details of the game here, but it is historic in the 63-year history of the Mets.  It is comparable to Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.

The Mets return to Milwaukee to play the Brewers in a best 2 out of 3 series.  How far will they advance?

Game Recap

The Kris Kristofferson Bob Dylan Connection

 

We found out yesterday that Country Music singer-songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson passed away at age 88.  A detailed obituary may be found in Variety.

As seen above Kris and Bob Dylan appeared together in the film Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid.  In my opinion that was not Dylan's best performance.  He was not the world's best actor.  The soundtrack featured the Dylan classic Knockin' on Heaven's Door.

Kris also appeared at the 30th Anniversary concert at Madison Square Garden in October 1992.  He is best known there for comforting Sinead O'Connor after the audience booed her.

He also covered Dylan's I'll Be Your Baby Tonight.

Mini-Global Mashup: Brazil Meets Trinidad/Tobago at Flushing Town Hall

 

I have documented several visits to Flushing Town Hall in this journal. It is nice to have a concert venue within walking distance of home.  Since it was raining today, seeing another concert there was a good idea.  Today's show was titled Mini-Global Mashup: Brazil Meets Trinidad/Tobago.

The show featured Everton Isidoro, the high-energy Brazilian steel percussionist, Marcus Kreiger and Roshni Samlal, her tabla, and accompanist Camila Celin.

It is a good experience to listen to a different genre of music.

One More Cup of Coffee by Bob Dylan - Perfect Song for National Coffee Day

 

This version is from the Rolling Thunder Review.  The studio version is on the Desire album.  I usually drink just one cup of coffee with my breakfast.

Not Guilty by George Harrison - Wishful Thinking of the NYC Mayor

 

If you read the lyrics, the song has nothing to do with the judicial process.

For National One-Hit Wonder Day - Pictures of Matchstick Men by Status Quo

 

I bought the 45 RPM record in 1968

Mets 2 Phillies 1 in Final Home Game of the 'Regular Season

 

For years the family attended the final Met home game usually played in the afternoon.  To accommodate ESPN the game was rescheduled for 7:15 PM.  The Mets stood two games ahead of the Atlanta Braves for the final wild card position.  They played the Phillies who are on the verge of clinching the NL East title.

The pitching was excellent as Tylor Megill allowed four hits over four innings, and Phil Maton (3-3), Joey Butto, and Díaz combined for five innings of one-hit ball.  Edwin Diaz picked up a 6-out save for the second time in his career.

The big blow for the Mets was a 6th inning home run by Brandon Nimmo.

Game Recap

The Mets now go to Atlanta for a decisive three-game series.  Unfortunately, the Mets have not played well in Atlanta in recent September games.