With clutch two-out hits and a big five-run inning, the New York Mets took Game 1 in the National League Wild Card Series over the Milwaukee Brewers, 8-4. Just one day after splitting a doubleheader with the Atlanta Braves to clinch a playoff spot, New York made a statement against the NL Central champions and took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three set.
Luis Severino got the start for New York on Tuesday, but his outing did not get off to an ideal start. The right-hander gave up three straight hits in the bottom of the first inning to score the game’s first run; later in the inning with the bases loaded, Severino hit Rhys Hoskins with a pitch that forced home another run and put New York in a quick 2-0 hole.
However, the Mets responded right back, just like they have all season long…