Former Met Jake Reed closes out ex-teammates: ‘emotional moment’

Jake Reed let loose a primal scream by way of the rain as quickly as he flipped the ball to first base. A couple of minutes later, he obtained choked up in an interview.

Tuesday evening was emotional for the previous Met, registering the save — the primary of his profession — to shut out the Dodgers’ 4-3 win at Citi Area to open a three-games collection between the 2 finest groups within the Nationwide League.

Jake Reed lets out a scream after recording a save in opposition to his former teammates within the Mets’ 4-3 loss to the Dodgers.

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“It’s simply loopy. I used to be with the Dodgers final yr, obtained [designated for assignment] and obtained to the Mets in some unspecified time in the future, confronted the Dodgers right here at Citi Area. Acquired [designated for assignment] by the Mets and obtained again to the Dodgers [this year], and now we’re taking part in the Mets at Citi Area once more,” stated Reed, who allowed eight earned runs in 6 ¹/₃ innings for the Mets earlier this season. “I at all times say, getting the final out of a recreation, it doesn't matter what the rating is, that’s among the best emotions on the earth. To do it right here in entrance of all of those followers on this ambiance, it was a really emotional second.”

Reed, a sidearming right-hander activated previous to the sport, was conscious he would doubtless be used late, as one in every of simply 4 Dodgers relievers who had been obtainable. He didn’t know it might are available in a one-run recreation within the ninth inning. Supervisor Dave Roberts stated he went to Reed in case further innings had been wanted because the righty might give him size.

“He was going to complete the sport nonetheless [long] it went,” Roberts stated.

The body didn’t begin out nicely for him. He allowed a leadoff single to Eduardo Escobar and went to a full rely in opposition to pinch-hitter Daniel Vogelbach. However Vogelbach chased a 3-2 pitch out of the strike zone, and grounded right into a 4-4-3 double play. Reed then closed out the victory by getting Brandon Nimmo on a comebacker.

The 18th look of his big-league profession was by far his finest, and most memorable.

“Fairly cool second,” he stated. “[Roberts] got here as much as me and stated no one will be capable of take that away from you. It’s true. Simply grateful to get a possibility in that scenario.”