postGame: Mets 7 D’Backs 2
The Mets (15–12) defeated the D’Backs (20–9) by the score of 7 to 2 in Arizona.
For a recap and boxscore, go to SNY.
…well, any time Jose Reyes leads of a game with a triple – on the first pitch – you know it’s going to be a good night…
…the Mets had a bounce in their step last night…i don’t know if it’s getting away from you and me and shea, or if it’s the beautiful weather in arizona, or that they see the ball well against the back drop there, or maybe it was Billy Wagner’s public statements from Friday about team unity and picking each other up, but whatever it was it was real, because they looked alive and happy and comfortable for the first time in weeks…
…give a game ball to John Maine, who did exactly what wagner criticized Oliver Perez of needed to do, which is competing and battling through rough spots…maine tossed 30 pitches in the second inning, and looked beyond frustrated…maine got out of the inning, but was angry with himself, and looked totally distracted…he slammed his glove against the bench, plopped down and sulked, but Willie Randolph sidled next to him and seemed to give him a quick pep talk…maine straightened himself out, and worked to get through six innings…great effort, johnny…
…outstanding catch by David Wright, making an over-the-shoulder, full-extension, diving grab on a pop up in four ground with two runners on and two outs to end the inning…
…lastly, welcome back, Moises Alou, who hit a one-hopper through the legs of Orlando Hudson to drive a run in during the first inning…the lineup feel so much better with alou batting fifth, and Ryan Church hitting second…in fact, the reyes-church combination can no longer be ignored…
…nice way start to May, guys…enjoy the sunshine…
The Mets play the D’Backs on Saturday at 3:45 EDT, with Mike Pelfrey pitching against Brandon Webb.
