Tylor Megill had the opportunity to watch his brother, Trevor Megill, pitch against the Mets over the past two days. Now, it is Trevor’s turn to watch his younger brother, who is scheduled to start for the Mets against the Brewers. Both brothers may even get the chance to pitch in the same game, a dream come true for them both. Last year, their meeting on the field did not happen as they were both sent to the minor leagues just before their teams were set to play each other. Growing up in Southern California, the Megill brothers did not have many opportunities to compete against each other’s teams.
On Saturday, Trevor Megill pitched a scoreless seventh inning with two hits allowed and three strikeouts in the Mets’ loss to the Brewers. Tylor Megill expressed his excitement at potentially pitching on Opening Day, which would be an even better experience for him. Despite being on different teams, the brothers have a close relationship and joked about having a plan in case a fight breaks out during their games. Tensions arose during the match after a player slide late into second base and spiked another, leading to a bench-clearing incident on Friday. The following day, tensions rose again when a pitcher threw behind a player, resulting in his ejection.
Starling Marte started at DH for the Mets and may receive additional opportunities in that spot due to the team’s busy schedule. The Mets have 19 games scheduled in 20 days, so Manager Carlos Mendoza wants to keep Marte fresh by giving him time at DH. The team sent a video for review to MLB regarding a play where a player was picked off first base, with the runner possibly being obstructed by the first baseman’s foot. Although obstruction is against the rules, the play is not reviewable by replay. During the game, Mendoza spoke to the umpire about the play, and the umpire admitted that he had missed the obstruction.
The Megill brothers have different pitching styles, with Trevor being described as more emotional and focused on throwing fastballs, while Tylor throws a variety of pitches. Despite their differences, the brothers share a passion for baseball and are enjoying the opportunity to face each other on the field. The tension between the Mets and Brewers during their recent games did not escalate to physical altercations, despite some heated moments on the field. As they continue to compete against each other, the Megill brothers are grateful for the chance to live out their childhood dreams of playing in the major leagues.
Overall, the recent games between the Mets and Brewers have provided plenty of excitement and drama on the field. The Mets are adjusting their lineup to accommodate players like Starling Marte, who is filling in at DH until J.D. Martinez returns. Mendoza’s proactive approach to managing the team’s schedule reflects his commitment to keeping players fresh and ensuring they perform at their best. Despite facing challenges like disputed calls and tense moments during games, the Mets remain focused on playing to the best of their abilities and representing their teams with integrity. The Megill brothers’ unique opportunity to compete against each other adds an extra layer of excitement to their professional baseball careers, fulfilling a dream they have had since childhood.
