The Mets have started the season very well, largely due to their pitching, especially the bullpen. This year's big bullpen is an experienced right-handed Vasca Brazoban.
Brazoban, barely became popular, entered Wednesday's series against the Boston Red Sox. In May (seven appearances), Brazoban allowed only three hits, two walks, and no money making, and the Mets needed to dominate Wednesday. After the start Tylor Megill He paraded in four innings and worked in the fifth.
With the score tied for 1-1 and two points, the manager Carlos Mendoza Pull Megill and let Brazoban hold the line. The Mets have been trying to score — only eight runs in the last five games — so a big game for the Red Sox could give New York a fourth straight loss. Boston has Alex Bregman, Arguably, they have been the best batsmen on the plate so far this season.
Brazilian led 0-2, but the All-Star third baseman count was full. On the Bat's ninth court, Brazzoban threw a heavy tail from Bregman, who took half of the wave. The court draws the outer corners as strike three to end the threat.
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"He kept killing it. He is a person who is trusted heavily. He just came out to fill the strike zone and did what he was doing now," Megil talks about Brazoban. "It was a big situation there, come in and find Bregman. Save me, save the team. He kept killing it. It's great to see his success."
When the Mets got cash from the Marlins, they got a pitcher who had too much success in the majors. He had 4.14 ERA in 50 games in 2023, struggling in 19 games against the Mets last year to reach 5.14 ERA. But for the 35-year-old, this season is completely different.
Brazoban said the biggest difference for him this year is that he has been attacking the area and that he prepares for the batsmen before and during the game. He has absorbed more information and data from the Mets coaching staff and analysis teams, which has helped him pitch this season, especially in high leverage situations.
"The confidence is high now, but when the team conveys this to me before the game, it is easy to prepare." Brazil said through an interpreter. " I know the role I'm going to play, and when I can prepare in this way, in the bullpen, I'm able to get the results I want.
"It's hard when you already have the information about the batsman, especially the one I face (pitching with the loaded base). I showed him the change, but I was mainly a settler and I was able to drive him out."
In Bregman's bat game, Brazoban said he noticed the batsman hit the ball in his 2-2 switch, which was a ball. At that time, he knew that Bregman was waiting for changes, but chose the sinking plate.
After leaving the base jam, Brazzoban threw two more innings, giving the Mets a chance to win, and they ended up winning 5-1.
"He knew he played his stuff, and did it again today." Mendoza talks about Brazoban. "Come in at a tough spot, base there Bregman a great batsman and executed on the court 3-2. Stay calm and calm, don’t want to do too much, and you can give us two (campions). That's the game there. He continues to maintain a good position and we will need him."
The Mets saved their third game of the series with the Red Sox, winning their three straight wins. After a 2-6 road trip, it was a much-needed victory. Now, they get a light day before they come to town this weekend.
As Mendoza said, the Mets will need Brazoban to continue selling in their own way this season, and Brazoban has confidence in the organization so he can.
"Since I came here, the analytics team, coaches have helped me gather more information, more data on how my court works," Brazoban said. "I've been able to bring it to the mound and have had success."