postGame: Phillies 8 Mets 6
The Mets (53-47) lost to the Phillies (54-46) by the score of 8 to 6 in Shea Stadium tonight.
With the loss the Mets are now one game behind the first place Phillies.
For a recap, boxscore, stats, etc., go to SNY.tv.
- With the Mets up 5 to 2 in the ninth inning and Billy Wagner unavailable to pitch, Duaner Sanchez, Joe Smith and Pedro Feliciano combined to allow six runs. Unreal. In the preGame, due to their struggles versus the Phillies, I noted how the Mets bullpen was the key to the series. I hate that I was right. However, it should have never been left in the bullpen’s hands.
- Johan Santana was very effective in his eight innings of work, allowing two runs on eight hit. It’s mind boggling why after 105 pitches Santana was not allowed the chance to finish off the Phillies. That’s the second time in three weeks Santana was not allowed to complete a game in which his pitch count was low enough to do so. No excuses needed this time, Johan, this one is on your manager.
- Carlos Delgado continues his resurgences, going 2-for-4 with a 2-run HR.
- Luis Aguayo was on a mission tonight to have Endy Chavez thrown out at home and he accomplished it, twice. Although, the first time it was on a perfect relay by the Phillies.
- Ramon Castro homered for a second straight game, going 2-for-4.
- Nothing worse than watching the Phillies celebrate.
This was a devastating loss, but tomorrow is another day. The Mets need to put this behind them and not let a loss like this stop the momentum they’ve built over the last three weeks.
The Mets continue their series against the Phillies at Shea Stadium tomorrow night with John Maine facing Brett Myers.
