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As the years rolled by, the Major League debut of Jacob deGrom came in 2014 and added to the excitement. While he initially faced challenges—including his own Tommy John surgery—deGrom soon surpassed expectations, taking home the Rookie of the Year honors. As the trio began to flourish, the Mets built momentum toward their ill-fated 2015 World Series run.
The World Series: A Cruel Twist of Fate
The earthy thrill of that 2015 season reached an apex, igniting hope in the hearts of Mets fans. Highs abounded with dominant pitching performances—each ace shining as a beacon of what could be. Yet, as the series unfolded against the Kansas City Royals, fate intervened cruelly.