It’s been nine long seasons, but the New York Mets are heading to the playoffs after earning a National League East division title on Saturday night following their decisive win over the Cincinnati Reds. The win was part of a four-game sweep on the road that has the Mets rolling at one of the most important times of the season.
The excitement is obvious, as the Mets and their fans have watched a plan come into fruition perhaps a little earlier than expected. It was a combination of events that included the return of the team’s captain David Wright from a lengthy injury, the trade deadline deal for superstar slugger Yoenis Cespedes, the nixed trade deadline deal involving Wilmer Flores and Carlos Gomez, the call-up of Michael Conforto, and the overall development of the team’s outstanding young pitching prospects.
New York Mets playoff tickets are going to be a white-hot commodity when the regular season ends on October 4. By winning the division, the Mets avoided the dreaded do-or-die play-in Wild Card Game and will partake in a full series with the Los Angeles Dodgers as a result.
The three Mets home games for the National League Division Series feature an average price of $419.49. The most expensive of the three games is an ‘if necessary’ third one at Citi Field, having an average ticket price of $598.72 and a get-in price of $147. The first Mets home game has an average price of $370.79 and the second comes with a price tag of $349.46, according to TiqIQ.com.
Not every fan can afford playoff tickets, as the prices tend to get steep on the secondary market. The Mets have a road series against the Philadelphia Phillies and play their final regular season series at home against the Washington Nationals. Fans can either find Philadelphia flights through Hipmunk.com, or perhaps book a New York City hotel to see the team in person at an affordable price prior to their postseason run.
The Mets have announced their playoff starters on tap for the upcoming NLDS showdown. Matt Harvey, Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard and Steven Matz will comprise the four-man rotation, with veterans Jon Niese and Bartolo Colon chipping in from the bullpen.
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