Daily Archives: May 10, 2008
In the second game of a doubleheader, the Mets (18–16) lost to the Reds (15–22) by the score of 7 to 1.
For a full recap, go to SNY’s Boxscore.
You win some, you lose some, and once in a while it happens in the same day.
After a rocky first inning, a mouthguardless Mike Pelfrey settled in and had a decent outing overall. He got into trouble a few times, but went 6 innings, allowing just two runs on eight hits.
Bronson Arroyo bounced back nicely after his last outing by pitching eight innings and nearly shutting out the Mets.
Fully rested after a pregame nap, Keith almost started eating ribs during the broadcast…classic.
David Wright attempted to score from first on a Carlos Beltran double in the third, but was gunned down at the plate by a perfect relay initiated by Ken Griffey Jr. Wright also came close to a home run in the fifth to no avail…it’s a game of inches as David will attest.
In the eighth, Duaner Sanchez gave up two runs which put the game out of reach. Gary Cohen noted how Sanchez was inappropriately booed, but it was nothing like what Aaron Heilman has been getting lately. Heilman pitched a perfect seventh by the way.
The wheels fell off in the ninth. Errors by Wright and Carlos Delgado helped three runs score, none of which were charged to Billy Wagner, whose ERA remains at 0.00.
Get some rest boys, go out there tomorrow and win the series. These are the ones you need to take.
Tagged Regis Courtemanche |
The Game:
The Mets (18-15) continue their three-game series versus the Reds (14-22) with game two of their day-night doubleheader tonight at Shea Stadium, starting at 7:30 pm.
The Lineup:
Check SNY.tv for tonight’s lineup, when available.
The Pitchers:
RHP Mike Pelfrey (2-2, 5.27 ERA) starts for the Mets. Pelfrey took the loss in his last start on May 3 versus the Diamondbacks allowing five runs on nine hits and four walks while striking one over 5.0 IP. Pelfrey is 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA with Brian Schneider behind the plate and 0-2 with a 8.34 ERA without Schneider this season. He is 1-0 with a 3.68 ERA in two career games, one start, versus the Reds.
RHP Bronson Arroyo (1-4, 8.63) starts for the Reds. In his last start on May 4 versus the Braves, Arroyo lasted 1.1 inning allowing seven runs on seven hits with walking won in a loss. Left-handed batters are hitting .422 versus Arroyo this season. Arroyo is 2-2 with a 4.29 in five career starts versus the Mets.
How To Catch It:
Tonight’s game can be seen locally on
and heard locally on WFAN.
The Bleachers:
For a live chat, head over to The Hot Foot Bleachers.
…enjoy, and as always, Let’s Go Mets…
Tagged Mike Nichols |
The Mets (18–15) defeated the Reds (14–22) by the score of 12 to 6 in Shea Stadium this afternoon.
For a full recap, go to SNY’s Boxscore.
It’s impressive, because even a so-so day, in which he threw a ton of pitches, and allowed 10 hits, Johan Santana let up just three runs in six innings. So many times it could have so much worse, but he always seems to do what is necessary to get out of the inning. Also, the team’s defense came through for him often. What’s more, they got a favorable call from the ump on a grounder in the fifth, on which the runner at first was called out, when he was really safe. Thanks, ump.
I’m not sure why Willie Randolph was initially bunting with Johan Santana in the second inning, with runners at first and third and one out. Nevertheless, the pitcher threw a wild pitch, and Moises Alou scored from third anyways.
Nice hustle by David Wright in the fifth, taking second on a deep pop-up by Carlos Beltran. Wright was then able to score on a bloop single from Ryan Church.
In the third, with the infield in, Moises Alou dunked a single over the head of Brandon Phillips, to score two runs. Normally, phillips catches that ball, but, oh well.
In the top of the fourth, Edwin Encarnacion hit a home run off of santana…alou jumped to try and rob it, but missed. Honestly, I’d rather alou just keep his feet on the ground at all time – it’s just safer that way, don’t you think.
Santana struggled in the sixth, losing the bottom of the order…with 100 pitches in his pocket, two outs and runners on base, willie stuck with him, and returned the favor by striking out the batter to end the inning.
Even on a day when the Mets score 12 runs and win by six, they still manage to use three relief pitchers – on a day when they’ll have to play another nine innings. Unreal.
Give a game ball to Carlos Beltran, who had five RBI on the day, and who put the game out of reach in the sixth with a three-run, bases-clearing triple. The Mets got a nice ovation, having tacked on four insurance runs in the sixth – I look forward to endless columns in the newspapers tomorrow about the happy fans.
By the way, the Mets have won their last two games by a combined score of 24 to 7.
The Mets will play the Reds again today at 7:30 pm, with Mike Pelfrey on the mound against Bronson Arroyo.
The Game:
The Mets (17-15) begin their three-game series with game one of a doubleheader versus the Reds (14-21) today at Shea Stadium, starting at 1:10 pm.
The Lineup:
- SS Jose Reyes
- 2B Luis Castillo
- 3B David Wright
- CF Carlos Beltran
- RF Ryan Church
- LF Moises Alou
- 1B Carlos Delgado
- C Brian Schneider
- P Johan Santana
The Pitchers:
LHP Johan Santana (3-2, 2.91 ERA) starts for the Mets. Santana earned a no-decision in his last start on May 4 versus the Diamondbacks allowing one run on six hits and five walks while striking out eight over 6.0 IP. He is 0-1 with a 4.38 ERA in two starts at Shea Stadium this season. In two career games, one start versus the Reds, Santana is 0-0 with a 6.14 ERA.
RHP Matt Belisle (1-2, 6.91 ERA) takes the hill for the Reds. In his last start on May 3 versus the Braves, a loss, Belisle allowed two runs on eight hits while striking out two over 5.1 IP. Left-handed batters are hitting .433 against Belisle this season. Belisle is 0-0 with a 3.86 in three career games, two starts versus the Mets.
The Notes:
Carlos Delgado was 6-for-20 (.300) with 1 HR, 2 2B, 4 RBI during the Mets recent roadtrip. He is batting .571 in seven career at-bats versus Belisle.
The Mets are 9-12 versus right-handed starting pitchers this season.
Jeff Keppinger is batting .444 (12-for-27) with RISP, which leads the National League.
Adam Dunn is batting .243 with 4 HR and 10 RBI in 74 career at-bats at Shea Stadium.
How To Catch It:
Today’s game can be seen locally on
The Bleachers:
Tagged Mike Nichols |For a live chat, head over to The Hot Foot Bleachers.
