Tonight the Mets won their 5th straight game and 16 of their last 21. Yes, you read that right! The Mets started out slow, falling behind 4-1. Johan Santana was ineffective early, but seemed to find himself as the game progressed. It also helped that the Mets decided to give him some run support, putting him a 5 run 5th inning. With the win, the Mets moved to within 0.5 games of first place Atlanta.
Slick Hits
- David Wright continues to produce runs, going 3 for 5, scoring a run, and driving in 3.
- Jose Reyes is back. On David Wright's infield single in the 5th, Jose scored from second base. Again, yes, you read that right.
- Ike Davis was 2 for 5 with a 2-run HR to dead center
- Santana went 7 innings, allowing 4 runs on 7 hits and striking out only 1.
- K Rod came on for the 9th, up 3 runs....And he needed all 3 of those runs to earn his 14th save, as he allowed a 2 run HR to Shelley Duncan.
I'm pumped, the Mets are playing good defense, using their speed, and getting timely hits. They need to continue to beat the teams they need to beat becuase the schedule toughens up a bit after this series. The Mets will head to Yankees Stadium for 3 vs. the Yanks, then return to Citi to play the Tigers and Twins.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Pre Game: Mets @ Indians 7:05pm 6/15/10
Tonight in Cleveland, the Mets look to build on their road sweep this weekend in Baltimore. Johan Santana LHP (4-3, 2.96 era) takes on Justin Masterson RHP (2-5, 4.74 era) in the pitching match up. Johan is coming off a tough performance in his loss last week to the Padres. He allowed 4 runs in 2-1/3 innings.
After a slow start to the year, Masterson has come on strong of late. He is great against righties, but struggles against lefties. For a full scouting report on Masterson, check out Anthony's blog, Long Live Shea Stadium here .
Here's a look at tonight's lineup:
Reyes SS
Pagan CF
Wright 3B
Davis 1B
Bay LF
Carter DH
Barajas C
Francoeur RF
Cora 2B
I like the lineup for the most part. I'm sure Jerry wanted to get Feliciano in there for another lefty bat, but couldn't sit Frenchy again.
LET'S GO METS!!!
After a slow start to the year, Masterson has come on strong of late. He is great against righties, but struggles against lefties. For a full scouting report on Masterson, check out Anthony's blog, Long Live Shea Stadium here .
Here's a look at tonight's lineup:
Reyes SS
Pagan CF
Wright 3B
Davis 1B
Bay LF
Carter DH
Barajas C
Francoeur RF
Cora 2B
I like the lineup for the most part. I'm sure Jerry wanted to get Feliciano in there for another lefty bat, but couldn't sit Frenchy again.
LET'S GO METS!!!
Top 6 List: Similarities with NY Mets and World Cup
For those soccer fans among us....or for those at least somewhat interested in the World Cup. Below are the 6 similarities I found between the World Cup and the New York Mets
#6 Low scoring games
#5 A lot of close games
#4 Tim Howard/Johan Santana - Play through injuries, tough to score on
#3 Obscene noises from the crowd - Angry Mets Fans/Vevuzuela Horns
#2 Coach asking himself if he should replace his starter after poor performances. England's coach for their goalkeeper, Jerry Manuel with Ollie/Maine
and #1 Robert Green (Goalkeeper) of England does a Bill Buckner impression like no other. Mets/US score on an 'error' by the opponent
#6 Low scoring games
#5 A lot of close games
#4 Tim Howard/Johan Santana - Play through injuries, tough to score on
#3 Obscene noises from the crowd - Angry Mets Fans/Vevuzuela Horns
#2 Coach asking himself if he should replace his starter after poor performances. England's coach for their goalkeeper, Jerry Manuel with Ollie/Maine
and #1 Robert Green (Goalkeeper) of England does a Bill Buckner impression like no other. Mets/US score on an 'error' by the opponent
Mets Off-Day: News & Notes
Carlos Beltran Keeps Playing
Yesterday, in essentially a pickup game, Carlos Beltran played 5 innings in CF and had 6 plate appearances.
Not sure what to make of this, but at least he isn't sitting at home on the couch. I'll be interested when he starts a minor league rehab stint.
Trade Talks
Apparently the Mets have been talking to the Mariners about Cliff Lee. The Mets are also believed to have enough ammunition to pull off the deal. However, one player that the Mariners want is Jon Niese, whom the Mets are unwilling to part with. It's a steep price to pay for a guy who will be a free agent and will go to the highest bidder in the offseason.
There were rumblings late yesterday that the Rangers and Astros were getting close to pulling off a deal that would send Roy Oswalt to the Texas Rangers. Stay Tuned...
John Maine Rehab
John Maine pitched his first rehab start for the B Mets in Trenton on Sunday. Maine went 4 innings allowing just 1 run, while striking out 5. Look for Maine to make 1-2 more rehab starts before rejoining the rotation.
Yesterday, in essentially a pickup game, Carlos Beltran played 5 innings in CF and had 6 plate appearances.
Not sure what to make of this, but at least he isn't sitting at home on the couch. I'll be interested when he starts a minor league rehab stint.
Trade Talks
Apparently the Mets have been talking to the Mariners about Cliff Lee. The Mets are also believed to have enough ammunition to pull off the deal. However, one player that the Mariners want is Jon Niese, whom the Mets are unwilling to part with. It's a steep price to pay for a guy who will be a free agent and will go to the highest bidder in the offseason.
There were rumblings late yesterday that the Rangers and Astros were getting close to pulling off a deal that would send Roy Oswalt to the Texas Rangers. Stay Tuned...
John Maine Rehab
John Maine pitched his first rehab start for the B Mets in Trenton on Sunday. Maine went 4 innings allowing just 1 run, while striking out 5. Look for Maine to make 1-2 more rehab starts before rejoining the rotation.
Monday, June 14, 2010
NL East Weekly Preview : June 14 - June 20
Following weekend series of interleague play, that scheduling continues for the week ahead in the NL East. Here is a look at the current standings:
Team W - L - GB
Atlanta Braves - 37-27 - 0
New York Mets-35-28 - 1.5
Phil. Phillies -32-29 - 3.5
Florida Marlins -31-32 - 5.5
Wash. Nats -31-33 - 6.0
Atlanta Braves
The Braves are coming off an 11 game road trip where they went 6-5. Most recently, the beat the Twins, at Target field 2 out of 3. The Braves now head home to take on the 1st place Tampa Bay Rays (40-23) for 3 games and then take on the Royals (27-37) for 3 games.
New York Mets
The Mets are playing great baseball right now, and carried their good play at Citi Field on the road with them to Baltimore. They swept the O's this weekend and have won 4 in a row and 8 of their last 9. The Mets head to Cleveland next (25-37) for a 3 game set with the Indians. The Mets then head back to New York to play the Yankees (40-23) in the 2nd Subway Series of the year; This time for 3 games at Yankee Stadium.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philles just don't seem right, right now. They have lost 4 of their last 6 and just lost 2 of 3 in a weekend series in Fenway vs. the Red Sox. The Phillies head to Yankees stadium tomorrow night to start a 3 game series with the Yankees. They'll then head home to start a 3 game set witht he Minnesota Twins (36-27).
Florida Marlins
The Marlins are still lurking in the NL East race (5.5 games out). They just took 2 of 3 in a weekend series in Tampa Bay against the Rays. They now head home for 3 vs. the Texas Rangers (35-28) and then welcome in the Rays for a 3 game weekend set.
Washington Nationals
The Nationals are on the road and just lost 2 of 3 to the Indians over the weekend. They next head to Motown for a 3 game set with the Detroit Tigers (33-29). Following their series in Detroit the Nats head home for a 3 game series with the Chicago White Sox (28-34).
Mets Outlook: The Mets look to stabalize their play on the road following their sweep of the Orioles. The mid-week series with the Indians should allow the Mets to gain more momentum before heading to Yankee Stadium this weekend. With the Braves and Phillies have tough series with the Rays and Yankees respectively, the Mets will have a chance to do some more damage in the standings (possibly even move into 1st?). But it all starts with their pitching: The Mets head into the series with the Indians sending Johan Santana, Jon Neise, and R.A. Dickey to the mound.
Hopefully next week's preview has the Mets at the top of the division....one can only hope! LETS GO METS!!!!
Team W - L - GB
Atlanta Braves - 37-27 - 0
New York Mets-35-28 - 1.5
Phil. Phillies -32-29 - 3.5
Florida Marlins -31-32 - 5.5
Wash. Nats -31-33 - 6.0
Atlanta Braves
The Braves are coming off an 11 game road trip where they went 6-5. Most recently, the beat the Twins, at Target field 2 out of 3. The Braves now head home to take on the 1st place Tampa Bay Rays (40-23) for 3 games and then take on the Royals (27-37) for 3 games.
New York Mets
The Mets are playing great baseball right now, and carried their good play at Citi Field on the road with them to Baltimore. They swept the O's this weekend and have won 4 in a row and 8 of their last 9. The Mets head to Cleveland next (25-37) for a 3 game set with the Indians. The Mets then head back to New York to play the Yankees (40-23) in the 2nd Subway Series of the year; This time for 3 games at Yankee Stadium.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philles just don't seem right, right now. They have lost 4 of their last 6 and just lost 2 of 3 in a weekend series in Fenway vs. the Red Sox. The Phillies head to Yankees stadium tomorrow night to start a 3 game series with the Yankees. They'll then head home to start a 3 game set witht he Minnesota Twins (36-27).
Florida Marlins
The Marlins are still lurking in the NL East race (5.5 games out). They just took 2 of 3 in a weekend series in Tampa Bay against the Rays. They now head home for 3 vs. the Texas Rangers (35-28) and then welcome in the Rays for a 3 game weekend set.
Washington Nationals
The Nationals are on the road and just lost 2 of 3 to the Indians over the weekend. They next head to Motown for a 3 game set with the Detroit Tigers (33-29). Following their series in Detroit the Nats head home for a 3 game series with the Chicago White Sox (28-34).
Mets Outlook: The Mets look to stabalize their play on the road following their sweep of the Orioles. The mid-week series with the Indians should allow the Mets to gain more momentum before heading to Yankee Stadium this weekend. With the Braves and Phillies have tough series with the Rays and Yankees respectively, the Mets will have a chance to do some more damage in the standings (possibly even move into 1st?). But it all starts with their pitching: The Mets head into the series with the Indians sending Johan Santana, Jon Neise, and R.A. Dickey to the mound.
Hopefully next week's preview has the Mets at the top of the division....one can only hope! LETS GO METS!!!!
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Post Game Wrap up: Mets win 11-4!
The Mets completed the sweep today of the Baltimore Orioles in their weekend series. The Mets one todays game 11-4, getting an offensive outburst and a quality start by Big Pelf.
Slick Hits:
- David Wright had 2, 2-run home runs in todays game, giving him 12 HRs on the year.
- Chris Carter added a 3 run homer in the top of the first, making the Mets early lead 5-0.
- Big Pelf did not has his best stuff, but battled through 6 innings, allowing 3 runs.
- Jason Bay hit his 4th HOUR of the year and went 4 for 4.
- Jesus Feliciano collected his first 2 major league hits today.
The Mets have off tomorrow, and start their 3 game series in Cleveland on Tuesday.
Slick Hits:
- David Wright had 2, 2-run home runs in todays game, giving him 12 HRs on the year.
- Chris Carter added a 3 run homer in the top of the first, making the Mets early lead 5-0.
- Big Pelf did not has his best stuff, but battled through 6 innings, allowing 3 runs.
- Jason Bay hit his 4th HOUR of the year and went 4 for 4.
- Jesus Feliciano collected his first 2 major league hits today.
The Mets have off tomorrow, and start their 3 game series in Cleveland on Tuesday.
Pre Game: Mets @ Orioles 1:35pm 6-13-10
Today the Mets go for the series sweep in Baltimore. I'm sure by now, the O's are tired of seeing teams from NYC. Here's a look at today's lineup:
Reyes-SS
Pagan-CF
Wright-3B
Davis-1B
Bay-LF
Carter-DH
Feliciano-RF
Cora-2B
Blanco-C
Mike Pelfrey RHP (8-1) takes the mound for the Mets and will battle Kevin Millwood RHP (0-7). A more lefty hitting lineup and some regulars (Barajas and Frenchy) get the day off from the Mets.
LETS GO METS!!
Reyes-SS
Pagan-CF
Wright-3B
Davis-1B
Bay-LF
Carter-DH
Feliciano-RF
Cora-2B
Blanco-C
Mike Pelfrey RHP (8-1) takes the mound for the Mets and will battle Kevin Millwood RHP (0-7). A more lefty hitting lineup and some regulars (Barajas and Frenchy) get the day off from the Mets.
LETS GO METS!!
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