Several Mets said last night’s loss stung more than most. Given that, it stands to reason tonight’s game will take on a greater importance.
John Maine throws for the Mets tonight, and unfortunately, that’s what he’s been doing recently: throwing instead of pitching.
Maine said he’s not attacking the strike zone the way he should be. Maine is 4-0 with a 2.36 ERA in eight career starts vs. Phillies.
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It seems like every game the Mets leave a boat load of runners on base and they can’t seem to put away the oposition, unbelievable.
It really is amazing that the Mets have kept themselves within a game of first with corner OFs of Endy and Tatis. Lineup needs another legit bat, but I would always prefer a pitcher, starter or reliever.
If Marlon is here past the trading deadline, I will be shocked.
Just one more run or five would be nice here.-JD
I like that play. Beltran hasn’t been hitting that well and he gives them a chance to add on. I have no problem with Beltran bunting.-JD
That being said, it would have been better had Cancel gotten a hit there.-JD
Same old story, leaving more men on base. These last two games the Mets should have blown this team away.
I have a huge problem with that…who the hell is Cancel? If it was some big bat coming up then MAYBE I’d get it…but Beltran is paid to knock runs in. Plus it’s a righty/righty match up. That is just an unintelligent play and it drives me nuts when he does it
For those scoring at home, the Mets have left 11 runners on base tonight. It will be 13 if Easley makes an out here.-JD
fly ball gets a run – they really fail to elevate the ball alot
And it all comes full circle. Wagner comes into the lead with a three-run lead. They are cheering him now, but some of that has to be because of last night. He’s heard some boos here.-JD
Lets face it. The phillies have there problems and it’s obvious the mets have there’s. It will be the battle to the end who’s problem is worse. Easley has definitely come down to earth. Without church the mets have bench players playing left and right field, not a good situation.
Finally someone gets that Pickarino out, that little smurf.
Fair is fair. Nice hustle by Wagner to first to cover.
Classy gesture by Victorino. He could have run over Wagner and it would have been part of the game.-JD
Mets get Church back and hitting around .280 at least and picking up an outfielder who won’t make errors and can hit around .270-.280 ( Ibanez, Bloomquist, Byrd, Giles, Blake) I like our chances and we still have the farm for next year
Nice close by Wagner and nice comeback by the Mets not rolling over after last night.
JD- heres something for post game – Manuel said in his state of the union he would use the 2 hole to get struggling offensive players going – so why isn’t Beltran hitting two
Stillsane,
totally agree, i am pleasantly surprised. Lets see if Ollie will be the Ollie that pitches well in big games tomorrow, weather permitting.
Good win for the Mets- especially after last night’s disaster
Now, just win tomorrow and take our 4th consecutive series from the Phoolies…
All the bad feelings from yesterday will be washed away with a win tomorrow. Nice job by Johnny Maine tonight, our very own Phillies killer.
Well you dont get bonus points for how you win. Nice job by maine finally giving them 7 and then the bullpen shutting it down. Good to see Billy wiht the clean save. Hopefully we get the good Ollie tomorrow and take the series.
A couple of things:
-Pedro Martinez’s father died during the game. Martinez left the team and will be placed on the bereavement list. He will not pitch this weekend.
-Jerry Manuel wasn’t happy with Beltran’s bunt in the eighth inning, but said since he wasn’t hitting well he was trying to do something to help the team.
-Billy Wagner said his shoulder was fine after the game.
-John Maine said the difference was going back to attacking the strikezone.-JD
It wouldn’t surprise me at all if the Phillies swept the mets. -Tomg
It would have surprised me. Last night was unfortunate but unrelated to last year and well, you know, baseball happens.
That’s why we needed more than two. Maine is garbage. – Bob S CT.
Maine is not garbage. He is an excellent pickup that got us through tough starter times in ‘06, 15 game winner in ‘07 and will be a factor the rest of the way this year.
Schneider is really becoming quite the rally killer on this team. – Joe D
I kind of liked his hit and run double myself.
Classy gesture by Victorio. He could have run over Wagner and it would have been part of the game.-JD
This point by JD is one I was going to use myself in a different context. Everyone keeps mentioning the heart of the ‘86 team and I certainly agree. But that is not how the game is played anymore. Evidence is the way that guys run into second (when not a close play) instead of running over the second baseman they run out of the way.
I think the Mets take the east. Once in the playoffs it is a crapshoot unless there is a definite above all the rest team. Anything can happen. I would love to get Church back soon. And I nice pickup.
All in all a good tight game by the Mets. Who knows what happens last night if Wagner is available? Baseball happens. I think Manuel pulling Joe Smith was the wrong move. He got the out he was looking for if Reyes doesn’t screw it up. Still I aint killing him for it.
My sympathies to Pedro Martinez and his family.
I also think that Carlos’ bunt during the game to try and get something going for the team was timely and unselfish.
Pedro should take all the time he needs, hopefully when he comes back he can contribute.
Two quick things.
First off horrible news for Pedro really puts baseball in perspective.
Secondly i 100% agree with Beltran’s bunt, he is struggling and tried to help his team. Heck, Cancel smoke that ball unfortunately it was right at rollins 5 feet to the right and we’re talking two runs set up by beltran’s bunt.
I think it is time for us to give Delgado his due. He has taken a beating on this blog and other places. He worked pretty hard it seems to get back. He certainly is not the monster he was but there is enough semblance of that monster that opposing teams have to respect him again.
Give him his propers!!!
Note to all Met pitchers: It would be nice to see you guys pitch inside one of these days.
Maine tried to pitch inside—-twice. Both balls left the park in a hurry. He has to develop a pitch that moves away from lefties. Where has his changeup gone?
Scoop: I should have clarified…Up and In is what I should have said. The Mets have gotten hit, done corkscrews at the plate, and there hasn’t been one Phillie in my recollection who was planted on his butt. That’s what I would like to see more.
Scoop: Jenkins should never ever see a fastball anywhere close to the plate. Neither should Victorino
If Reyes gets knocked off the plate today for his jog around the bases after his HR, I hope some Met knocks a Philly down.
I don’t generally like these dances and showboating but last nite after losing that game so bad, it was a good time to do the dances.
Scoop: Rollins does the same thing when he runs around the bases. Victorino was the one who should be plunked anyway. He showed up the Mets the other night by clapping while looking at the Met dugout after he scored in the ninth.