(New York City, NY) - A La Porte County native turned in a stellar performance during a major league baseball playoff game. 

Sean Manaea pitched seven innings Tuesday for the New York Mets, giving up no runs and just two hits in seven innings.  He left the game to loud applause from the sold out New York City crowd. The Mets cruised to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Manaea grew up in Wanatah and pitched for three years at South Central High School before transferring to Andrean for his final season.  He’s been in the major leagues since 2016, compiling a 77-62 record with a 4.00 earned run average.  This is his first season with the Mets in a career spent mostly with the Oakland A’s.