Daily Archives: July 1, 2008
The Mets (41–42) defeated the Cardinals (48–37) by the score of 7 to 4 in St. Louis tonight.
For a recap, boxscore, stats, etc., go to SNY.tv.
In case you missed it, know that after a rocky start Tony Armas was effective in his six innings of work, allowing four runs on eight hits and a walk; the offense came alive tonight compiling their seven runs on 14 hits, with every starter except Carlos Beltran, who was 0-for-5, collecting a hit; David Wright continued his hot hitting since taking the day off last Tuesday, going 3-for-4, hitting his fourth homerun in his last 25 at-bats; Dauner Sanchez pitched another scoreless frame and has not allowed a run in his last eight apperances (7.2 IP); Fernando Tatis replaced Carlos Delgado in the ninth inning for “defense” as Billy Wagner locked down his 19th save of the season.
The Mets continue their four-game series with the Cardinals in St. Louis tomorrow at 8:15 pm, with Pedro Martinez (2-2, 7.412 ERA) taking on Joel Pineiro (2-4, 4.33 ERA).
Tagged Mike Nichols |The Game:
The Mets (40-42) continue their four-game series against the Cardinals (48-36) tonight at Busch Stadium, starting 8:15 pm.
The Lineup:
- SS Jose Reyes
- LF Endy Chavez
- 3B David Wright
- CF Carlos Beltran
- RF Ryan Church
- 1B Carlos Delgado
- 2B Damion Easley
- C Ramon Castro
- P Tony Armas
The Pitchers:
RHP Tony Armas (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his first career start for the Mets.
RHP Todd Wellemeyer (7-2, 3.46 ERA) starts for the Cardinals.
How To Catch It
Today’s game can be seen locally on SNY 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 Phillies have announced that RHP Brett Myers has been demoted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to ‘work on his delivery.’
In Myers last 12 starts, the Phillies are 1-11.
A replacement for Myers, who is 3-9 with a 5.84 ERA this season, on the 25-man roster has not been announced, but Cole Hamels will move up his start and pitch Thursday versus the Braves.
Tagged Mike Nichols, Phillies |
Brian Schneider is batting .256, and is on pace to hit just four home runs with 32 RBI and a .330 OBP.
He hit .235 last season, and .256 the year before.
Schneider missed roughly two weeks between April and May with an infection in his left thumb.
This season, he has thrown out 43 percent of runners attempting to steal a base against him, which is second best among starting catchers in the National League.
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Oliver Perez is 6–5 with a 4.98 ERA in 17 starts this season, during which the Mets are 8–9.
He has let up four earned runs or more in 
eight starts, and three earned runs or less in nine starts.
He has lasted at least six innings in a start on eight occasions, while failing to reach the sixth inning on nine occasions.
He has won back to back starts only once this season, but has lost back to back starts only once this season as well.
Interestingly, in four starts this season against the Phillies and Yankees, Perez 3–0 with a 1.03 ERA.
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Tagged Oliver Perez |Last night in Florida, Rays manager Joe Maddon left the dugout to pull Troy Percival from the game.
However, Percival waved off Maddon, then moved away from the manager walking towards second base.
The two men then got in to a heated argument on the mound, in plain view for every one to see.
For video and a full report of the incident, click here.
…jeez, percival really needs to grow up…i mean, seriously, he’s just so immature, what a cry baby…actually, i bet he needs a veteran, like Jose Valentin, to keep him in line…
…oh, right, he’s Troy Percival, so, instead, this outburst is interpreted as meaning he is ‘firey,’ such as MLB.com labeled him, and passionate, he has heart, etc…unlike Jose Reyes though, who, after he argued with Jerry Manuel in much the same way, and threw his glove after an error, was characterized as immature and childish and compared to a Little Leaguer by so many fans, reporters and talk-show hosts…
…in other words, keep on being Jose Reyes, jose…
Reyes is batting .328 in the 43 games since May 15, during which he has 20 extra base hits and a .383 OBP.
Luis Castillo is currently on pace to hit roughly .260 with six HR, 50 RBI, 25 or so stolen bases.
Castillo is the fifth-least productive, starting second basemen in the National League, with a .695 OPS.
However, his six sacrifice hits are second most in the National League.
Castillo has hit in to 10 double plays, but is batting .297 with runners on base, as opposed to .236 with nobody on base.
His .980 fielding percentage is average for starting second basemen in the National League.
For additional stats on Castillo, click here.
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At WasWatching.com, Steve 
Lombardi looks at the Yankees last 10 games.
Tommy Dee, at theKnicksBlog.com, wonders if Stromile Swift would fit in with the Knicks.
In a post to Zagsblog.net, Adam Zagoria has a summer basketball camp preview.
Toby Hyde recaps last night’s action for the Triple-A New Orleans Zephyrs, at Mets Minor League Blog.
Lastly, at SNY.tv, Brendan Kuty looks at the Mets top three draft picks for 2008.
Billy Wagner is tied for seventh in baseball with 18 saves.
His 1.91 ERA is fourth best among closers.
Wagner has not allowed a run to score in 26 of his 31 appearances this season.
However, he has blown five saves, which is tied for third worst in baseball with six other relief pitchers. Of course, three of his five blown saves all occurred within five days of each other.
For additional stats on Wagner, click here.
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In 81 games played for the Mets this season, David Wright is batting .283 with 15 HR and 64 RBI.
He is fourth among starting NL third basemen in home runs and sixth in batting average.
Wright is batting .292 with runners on base, and .272 with runners in scoring position.
He is hitting .431 against left-handed pitching, and just .239 against right-handed pitching.
For additional stats on Wright, click here.
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