The LoHud Mets Blog

Marcum recovers From slow start, while Byrd homers Alas, so does Bruce

The Windy City Has become the House of Murph Game with Rice, always

An Ankiel homer Spoils a perfect storm of Rotten Mets playing

He pitches, he hits He inspires Marlon Byrd! He is: Matt Harvey

A Valdespin bunt Ignites competent offense For resilient Niese

Though Marcum threw well Wild pitch gives Cards the lead Ankiel’s blast for naught

Gee struggles again Card score runs three at a time Byrd homer for naught

Ankiel arrives, but His glove is late, Rice too. Not Holliday’s bat, though!

Base denies Duda A Harvey start is wasted The offense sputters

Not a Banner Day For Niese, offense, Valdy’s arm Just for Andrew Brown

If Mets free agents Tend to turn out like Marcum Better that they’re broke

First Ike delivers, Then Baxter, once again, makes The closer’s job moot

De Aza strikes first No fault of Hefner’s, but fans Want Wheeler, and soon

Nice going, Baxter Your heroics this time can’t Get Harvey a win

A Wright bolt ties it Tejada, Murph hits earn lead Familia saves!