Opinion: Finish Strong, Each Game, Each Year
Willie Randolph, on the team’s hitting and scoring late in games, while talking to reporters after last night’s win over the Nationals:
“I think collectively we need to start swinging the bats a little bit better. Ryan Church had a big hit in the end, even though we were up by three. We need to continue to add on those extra runs at the end. So, that was a big double by Ryan to give us a little more breathing room.”
…yes, yes, yes…but, it’s not just about runs…this idea speaks to a much larger mindset that this team must get back to…
…if you think of last season as one nine-inning game, the Mets let up at the end…they were ahead early, then put it on cruise control, and then fell asleep at the wheel…that can never happen, 
not just over a 162 game season, but in a nine-inning game as well…
…i think we all agree that the Mets tend to coast…they don’t always play with a killer instinct…so many times during the last year or so, they have had a team on the ropes – or are in a position to sweep – and they fell short, by their own admission…
…this idea of keeping the pedal to the metal, pressing, pushing hard to score more runs, is not just about winning one one game…it’s about winning a pennant, as well…
