postGame: Pirates 5 Mets 2
The Mets (68–57) lost to the Pirates (56–69) by the score of 5 to 2 in Pittsburgh today.
For a recap, boxscore, stats, etc., from today’s game, go to SNY.tv.
John Maine was lucky to be pitching against the Bucs this afternoon because he looked flat, hitting 90 mph on his fastball just twice in 96 pitches. However, Maine hurled five shutout innings, only allowing two hits, one of which was a pitchout that Jack Wilson hit for a single.
Jerry Manuel didn’t last very long after getting ejected in the third inning for arguing a call. Basically, Argenis Reyes slightly rounded first base after an errant throw from Jack Wilson, then was tagged out by Ryan Doumit. Always run into foul territory, kids.
The Mets scratched out a run in the first and fourth to go up 2-0. Brian Stokes then relieved Maine in the sixth and gave up a two-run, game-tying homer to Adam LaRoche.
With two out and none on in the eighth, Daniel Murphy pinch-hit for Nick Evans, and lined a base hit to center. David Wright, and Carlos Beltran then walked to load the bases, but Carlos Delgado popped up to end the inning.
Conversely, Duaner Sanchez loaded the bases in the bottom of the frame, but the Pirates capitalized and scored three runs to make it 5-2. Duaner failed to record an out.
Perhaps two sweeps in a row was asking too much, so I’ll take today’s loss with a grain of salt.
The Mets start a three game set against the Braves tomorrow at Shea Stadium at 7:10 pm. LHP Oliver Perez (9-7) faces off against LHP Jo-Jo Reyes (3-9).
