NY Post · Sep 16, 2018
Jeff McNeil making striking impression — but not striking out
Jeff McNeil steals second base during the Mets' 5-3 loss to the Red Sox Saturday.BOSTON — Jeff McNeil has come a long way at the perfect time.
In a terribly depressing season for the Mets, McNeil offers hope that keeps coaches going, that their hard work is worth it, as McNeil has progressed defensively at second base and has been a magician at the plate. All that enables fans to see a glint of success for the future.
That was needed on a day like Saturday when the Mets blew a 3-1 lead to lose 5-3 to the Red Sox at Fenway Park.