Mets’ J.D. Martinez poised to make 1st start of NLCS vs. Dodgers
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Mets’ J.D. Martinez poised to make 1st start of NLCS vs. Dodgers

J.D. Martinez seems poised to get his first taste of the NLCS on Wednesday when the series shifts to Queens, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza indicated Tuesday. “There’s a good chance he’s in the lineup tomorrow,” Mendoza revealed during the Mets workout at Citi Field. “He’s a professional hitter, and he…

Zack Wheeler dominates Padres to lead Phillies to Game 1 win
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Zack Wheeler dominates Padres to lead Phillies to Game 1 win

SAN DIEGO — Bryce Harper homered again, Kyle Schwarber hit a jaw-dropping, 488-foot drive and Zack Wheeler was brilliant in throwing one-hit ball for seven innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies over the San Diego Padres 2-0 Tuesday night to open the all-wild card NL Championship Series. Wheeler and two…