Daily Archives: May 11, 2008
To watch today’s exclusive Post Game Extra from SNY.tv, hosted by Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez, including hilights and quotes from today’s win over the Reds:
Luis Castillo left today’s game after the fifth inning with what the team called ‘left-quad discomfort.’
The Mets (19–16) defeated the Reds (15–23) by the score of 8 to 3 today in Shea Stadium.
For a full recap and stats, read SNY’s Boxscore.
In the first inning, Luis Castillo drove in Jose Reyes with an RBI triple. For those who do not know, I had ACL surgery on each of my knees – when Castillo runs, he makes my knees hurt. Castillo’s RBI triple was followed by an RBI single from Carlos Beltran, which was followed by an RBI single from Moises Alou. I love it when these guys string together hits and runs, and do not let the inning die.- Actually, the Mets looked to be taking very short, controlled swings and going with the pitches against Reds RHP Johnny Cueto, who throws very, very hard.
- Oliver Perez was in command today, throwing strikes with attitude. He cruised through the first five innings, but let his wheels come off, Ollie-style, in the sixth, complete with a walk and a wild pitch. Otherwise, he looked good today. The thing is, this is exactly what Billy Wagner was referring to a week or so ago – keep it together, Oliver, and maybe you get in to the next inning or so, and keep the lid on the bullpen. Oh well.
- The key, though, was the Mets coming back in the next at bat, after having their lead trimmed to three, only to get back-to-back, two-out, RBI singles by Damion Easley and David Wright.
- Carlos Beltran and Carlos Delgado are hot, going 10 for 21 in the three game series against the Reds.
- Ryan Church can play defense with the flu, just as well as when he doesn’t have the flu.
- Hats off to Perez, who also gets a game ball, for stealing second base and putting himself in to scoring position with two outs and Castillo at the plate. Perez did not score, but, I mean, go for it, why not. Good call, Willie.
- Question: Why are the umpires seemingly always confused by the rule book – as they were in the ninth, when the Reds hit out of order. Get it together, gentlemen. I mean, you’re the ump for pete’s sake. I would discuss this n more detail, or point out Willie calling on it too early, but a) it had no impact on the game, b) it happens once in a lifetime, and b) I’m not that smart.
- It’s hard to believe, as a baseball fan who grew up watching the game through much of the 1990s, but Ken Griffey Jr. is old and slow…which is sad…but such is life.
- Nice job by Pedro Feliciano, Scott Schoeneweis and Joe Smith for pitching three scoreless innings in relief.
The Mets start a four-game series with the Washington Nationals at Shea Stadium tomorrow.
The Game:
The Mets (18-16) look to take the rubber match of their three-game series versus the Reds (15-22) 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 Oliver Perez
The Pitchers:
LHP Oliver Perez (2-3, 4.63 ERA) starts for the Mets. Perez earned a loss in his last start on May 5 versus the Dodgers allowing five runs on six hits and two walks while striking out over 6.0 IP. Opponents are hitting .214 (6-for-28) against Perez with RISP. He is 8-3 with a 4.06 ERA in 16 career starts versus the Reds.
RHP Johnny Cueto (2-3, 5.27 ERA) takes the hill for the Reds. Cueto allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out eight through 6.0 IP in a win during his last start on May 5 versus the Cubs. In 41.0 IP this season, Cueto has struck out 41 and walked just eight batters. This is first career starts versus the Mets.
Notes:
Brandon Phillips is batting .397 with 4 HR and 19 RBI in his career versus the Mets. He is 3-for-8 (.375) versus Perez in his career.
Joey Votto is batting .367 (11-for-30) with 3 HR and 10 RBI versus left-handed pitching this season.
The Reds are 12-0 when leading after the seventh inning this season.
Carlos Beltran is batting .350 (7-for-20) in his last seven games. He is batting .259 with 1 HR and 3 RBI versus right-haned pitchers this season.
The Mets are 4-1 in rubber games of series this season.
How To Catch It:
Tonight’s game can be seen locally on CW11 and heard locally on WFAN.
The Bleachers:
For a live chat, head over to The Hot Foot Bleachers.
…happy mother’s day, and as always, Let’s Go Mets…
Tagged Mike Nichols |To watch yesterday’s exclusive Post Game Extra from SNY.tv, hosted by Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez, including hilights and quotes from both of yesterday’s games:
