<p>Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden&#39;s jersery was retired at Citi Field on Sunday.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Jamie Stuart reports.</p>


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In a late-and-close situation, they would not go to beleaguered closer Edwin Diaz, who — for now — is taking a timeout from closing duties.

McLean, 22, did well on both sides of the ball in a month and a half with High-A Brooklyn.

As day draws closer for Mets to retire No. 18, the couple reflects on health struggles they faced together.

Carlos Mendoza decided to make the move after talking with both players Friday night.

Edwin Diaz entered in the ninth with a four-run lead and couldn't hold it.

Jalen Brunson had 17 points and nine assists before suffering the injury late in the third quarter.

Chris Kreider is in his fifth conference finals. His 47 playoff goals are the most in Rangers history, 13 more than second-place Rod Gilbert.

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