ANALYSIS: Eight runs batted in on five hits is a pretty good indication David Wright is getting back into his groove. His slam tonight and another long fly were to center, and the single was to right. “Those are all positive signs,’’ manager Willie Randolph said. Wright indicated going a month without a homer didn’t bother him, saying he is a gap-to-gap hitter. Wright now has 101 RBI, and Carlos Delgado is only a big game away from giving the Mets three 100-RBI hitters. Randolph said he was not worried about Wright for this reason: “He knows he’s good and knew it was only a matter of time.’’
NOTES: Another strong game for Dave Williams. He gives up three runs in seven innings then gets sent down to Class AAA Norfolk after the game. Because the rules state a player must be on the 25-man roster prior to Sept. 1 to be eligible for the postseason roster, the Mets needed to clear a spot for an infielder. The guess here is Edgardo Alfonzo will get the call. … Jose Valentin homered twice, his 18th multi-homer game of his career. … Delgado hit his 34th homer of the year, and first ever at Coors Field.
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What you omited: The Mets now have the best record in baseball. How long will it last? Not sure, but this has been a long time coming.
Here’s why I don’t want New York to have the best record going into the playoffs: If (and that’s an IF) the Mets go to the World Series, they’ll open on the road. How ridiculous is it that a team with a better record doesn’t receive home field advantage? That would really tick me off, so I’m hoping that they don’t finish with the most wins in baseball.
Have a good flight to Houston, John.
I can’t think of a better way to break a slump. Way to go Wright!
and for a ERA6.+ pitcher Williams did alright. Gary and Keith on SNY believed Fogg may have been playing injured or sore. Sound Familiar?
BTW, don’t think I didnt see your sleeping pill comment about TRASH-el, see even you dont cut him a break. welcome to the club! L
JR …
I agree … it is absolutely stupid how the World Series format is set up with the All-Star Game deciding home field. It should be best record or alternate leagues. This brainchild of Selig’s to have the most important event in the sport possibly decided in part by somebody three months earlier is absurd.
Steve C. ....
Got me.
so now it will be at stankee stadium with a damned DH.
whimps…they should learn real baseball..
I hope a beam doesnt fall on a met fan.