Sports this 'n' that

 Sometimes, preseason games aren't really a barometer of how the regular season will play out. Other times, they could be.

The Giants, with a crowded quarterback room, downed Buffalo on Saturday, 34-25. All four quarterbacks----Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, Tommy DeVito, & rookie Jaxson Dart------played, and it was DeVito that led the game winning drive. The Jests, on the other hand, humbled Green Bay, 30-10, in a game that aired on NFL Network, which picked up the Packers' feed, with CBS' Kevin Harlan on the call.

New England, after unveiling a statue of former star QB Tom Brady on Friday, opened the Mike Vrabel era by demolishing Washington, 48-18. Vrabel is a proven commodity as a coach (Tennessee), unlike ex-teammate Jerod Mayo, who crashed out after 1 season.

The Jests & Giants will have their annual game next weekend, for bragging rights to the city. Right now, the way the Yankees & Mets are playing, wellllll.......

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The wheels have fallen off for the Mets, who've dropped six in a row, and ten of eleven, after the bullpen imploded again in a 7-4 loss to Milwaukee on Saturday, despite homers from Pete Alonso, Starling Marte, and Juan Soto.

The fade could cost Carlos Mendoza his job, and it wouldn't shock anyone.

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Meanwhile, the Yankees had Old Timers Day in the Bronx, but star closer Mariano Rivera, the final boss on those title teams from 1996-2003, couldn't be there due to an Achilles injury.

In a clear win one for the Sandman moment, Trent Grisham homered to help the Yanks past Houston, 5-4.

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Now, this is an ump show we can all appreciate.

Jen Pawol made her debut in a regular season MLB game Saturday, working 1st base in the first half of a Saturday double-dip between Miami & Atlanta. A Marlins fan site recorded her calls at 1st.

We've seen women officiate games in the NBA & NFL, so, why not? Next thing ya know, Topps'll put out a baseball card, and.......!

Pawol crossed over to 3rd for the nightcap, and will work the plate today. I wonder if MLB Network will carry the game (1:30 pm).