It was the ninth inning of Mets-Brewers Game 3, a winner-take-all matchup to advance to the National League Division Series. The Mets were down two runs, had two on, and slugger Pete Alonso was at the plate.
It was a moment meant for Gary Cohen — the legendary 36-year voice of the New York Mets. But he wasn’t inside the raucous American Family Field confines calling the game, because he couldn’t be. Instead, he was in New York City, at the SNY studios, preparing for the post-game show.
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The 66-year-old’s whole life has been dedicated to this team. The Queens native grew up going to games, and has an encyclopedic knowledge
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