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preGame: Mets vs. Astros (Game One)
By Mike Nichols - Aug 22, 2008 6:30 pm

The Game:

The first place Mets (71-57) begin a four game against the Astros (64-63) tonight at Shea Stadium, starting at 7:10 pm.

The Lineup:

The Pitchers:

LHP Johan Santana (11-7, 2.75 ERA) starts for the Mets.

RHP Roy Oswalt (11-8, 4.28 ERA) starts for the Astros.

How To Catch It:

Tonight’s game can be seen locally on SNY and heard on WFAN.

The Bleachers:

For a live chat, head over to The Hot Foot Bleachers.

…enjoy, and as always, Let’s Go Mets

113 Responses to “preGame: Mets vs. Astros (Game One)”

  1. grotesmask says:

    Don’t we owe the Stros some payback!!!

  2. Troy says:

    Johan is 11-7 not 10-7

    Let’s go Mets !!

    • Aquadealer says:

      Keep Slappy away from this team

      • MetsFan4Decades says:

        They said he will be back tomorrow, will be in the line up tomorrow and don’t know who will be sent down yet for him.

        • Aquadealer says:

          I read that also…….set Slappy free

        • MetsFan4Decades says:

          I’m guessing they’ll send A. Reyes down for a week. Can’t see them sending Evans or Murphy down and not Stokes, with the state of this BP….

        • mdemaio says:

          It’s got to be Reyes…the left field platoon is going nowhere, and you’re not going to carry fewer pitchers. Who else can go, barring injury?

      • Ceetar says:

        Who’s Slappy? A. Reyes?

        • MetsFan4Decades says:

          A joke? If not, Slappy = Castillo. A. Reyes – currently platooning with Easley at 2nd.

        • T-Pac says:

          That’s funny considering how much more power “Slappy” has than Argenis Reyes, he of one (1) XBH.

        • Aquadealer says:

          At least A Reyes can field a ground ball

        • T-Pac says:

          That is an excellent reason to call Luis Castillo “Slappy.” Congratulations.

        • Aquadealer says:

          I didnt name him…..hopefully he doesnt have the same effect on this team as he did last season.

        • T-Pac says:

          His bad effect was because he was a crappy hitter who was consistently placed 2nd in the order. However, Argenis Reyes is an even worse hitter who is also (stupidly) being hit 2nd in the order.

      • The Slider says:

        I thought Manuel said that those who were playing the best baseball would play?

        So????

        • T-Pac says:

          I don’t put much stock into anything Jerry Manuel says. Anyone who’d bat not only Luis Castillo, but also the terrible Argenis Reyes, in the 2-hole doesn’t deserve respect as far as baseball acumen is concerned.

        • Ceetar says:

          Has Manuel lived up to much of anything he’s said?

          of course, Castillo is the best 2B on this team.

  3. mdemaio says:

    Wow, 8 lefts and a Wright..

  4. khmustache says:

    iou list:

    pirates: check
    braves: check
    astros:

    LETS GO METS!!!

  5. Midtown says:

    As mad a fantasy owner as I was when Carlos Lee went down, I’m not longer complaining…

  6. freshprince07 says:

    Castillo up, Heilman down please

  7. adriel says:

    I like Reyes I just hope Castillo can comeback and contribute.

  8. khmustache says:

    CHURCH!

  9. MetsFan4Decades says:

    Watch that wall, Ryan.

  10. BlueCapsOnly says:

    haha Los Mets tonight.

    Otherwise known as “The New York THE Mets”

    • I wonder if they’ll wear uniforms that say “ha-Metim” on them on Jewish Heritage Night. ;-)

      ( “met” = “dead” in Hebrew; ha-metim = the mets or “the corpses”)

  11. BlueCapsOnly says:

    how many fouls balls does a guy have to hit before you decide, ok I’m not gonna strike him out, might aswell drill him.

  12. ImissPiazza says:

    I wish Johan had some more wins. If he did, we could be talking cy young between he and webb.

  13. ReyesMets says:

    Don’t like the bunt there…Oswalt is a strike out pitcher and he’ll strand guys on third more often than most…

  14. JoseReyesForPresident says:

    1-0 dodgers

  15. MetsFan4Decades says:

    Another Reyes run!

  16. khmustache says:

    WRIGHT!!!

  17. ReyesMets says:

    Oswalt is pretty f’ing filthy

  18. ImissPiazza says:

    Oswalt would look good in blue and orange.

  19. MetsFan4Decades says:

    Crap. Almost.

  20. khmustache says:

    dang

  21. MetsFan4Decades says:

    Karma there.

  22. khmustache says:

    nice k

  23. khmustache says:

    yay church!

  24. MetsFan4Decades says:

    Ryan Church – Clap. Clap. Clap.

  25. MetsFan4Decades says:

    GOODBYE –
    Woo – Hoo Brian !!

  26. ReyesMets says:

    good god, Schneider

  27. khmustache says:

    SCHNEIDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  28. gipper82475 says:

    Did Schneider find LoDuca’s stash in the clubhouse near the catchers’ gear in the last week and a half?

  29. adam11216 says:

    i don’t think even castillo can stop this team right now.

    • The Slider says:

      Don’t be so sure. We have momentum and chemistry with this group and now Manuel is going back on his word.

  30. adam11216 says:

    maddux is at 23 pitches through 3. i’d LOVE to see a sub-70 pitch complete game shutout.

  31. 911nafstem says:

    They’re really making Santana work. Unless he’s prepared to go 120, the Mets bullpen may have to actually come through tonight

  32. gomets6091 says:

    Just tuned in, good to see the 3-0 lead. When did Brian Schneider turn into Mike Piazza? Didn’t he hit a homerun last week, I thought he was supposed to be done for the month.

    Also, was Church’s hit a bloop or was it hit hard? And finally, what’s the deal with the female PA announcer? I’ve never heard her before…

    • khmustache says:

      replied down there…sorry forgot to hit reply

    • adam11216 says:

      church’s hit was a slow roller to third that he beat out.

      i think the new PA announcer is realted to the Los Mets jerseys – remember her from the last time they wore them.

    • BlueCapsOnly says:

      Have you noticed the language she is speaking? Its Los Mets tonight, or as I said earlier “The New York THE Mets”

  33. ReyesMets says:

    Santana isn’t sharp tonight (I think we can forgive him, haha)…seems to be channeling John Maine with the foul balls

  34. khmustache says:

    church hit a soft grounder to third that looked foul but stayed fair. the female pa announcer is there for latin night.

  35. DavidDog says:

    lots of good news, but santana is struggling. gotta get through this inning and hope for a strong 6… then pray.

  36. MetsFan4Decades says:

    Delgado was robbed.

  37. bkfitz says:

    Anyone else annoyed at how many foul balls the Astros are hitting?

  38. ReyesMets says:

    If you had 8:26 p.m. in your office pool for Gary’s first mention of the “3 Kings” tonight, you win!

  39. MetsFan4Decades says:

    Johan doesn’t exactly have his best stuff tonight. Here’s hoping he can get this out here.

  40. ReyesMets says:

    huge play there by Johan!

  41. erik says:

    Can Kaz Matsui please play a series at Shea so he can finally get booed?

  42. ReyesMets says:

    we’re going to need 9 outs from the pen tonight…

  43. The Slider says:

    Phillies 4, Andre Ethier 1

  44. The Slider says:

    I like this move keeping Santana in.

  45. MetsFan4Decades says:

    Believe Santana’s 5 Ks include 3 by Oswalt….

  46. ReyesMets says:

    Phillies 7-1

  47. ReyesMets says:

    With the stuff he had tonight, it’s simply unbelievable that Santana got through 7 innings without giving up a run…amazing

    • The Slider says:

      And he still dialed it up to 94 mph in the 7th. It’s like he’s toying with the other team.

  48. MetsFan4Decades says:

    Nice effort by Johan tonight. Gamer…..

  49. Flushing_is_Burning says:

    wow Johan is a gamer!!!

  50. The Slider says:

    So who pitches for us in the 8th? Sanchez? Heilman? Al Reyes?

  51. ReyesMets says:

    bring on the bullpen

    ::good vibes::

  52. Flushing_is_Burning says:

    hold on tight boys and girls!

  53. MetsFan4Decades says:

    Come on, Aaron. Get it done here.

  54. ReyesMets says:

    nice throw by David

  55. ReyesMets says:

    SOLID inning for, Aaron…

    3 more outs…

  56. MetsFan4Decades says:

    Yes!
    Aaron gets it done.
    3 more outs. Be nice to get a couple of more runs here.

  57. Nightlife says:

    Bizarro Heilman!!!!

  58. Nightlife says:

    Didn’t get to catch most the game, but other than us getting the 3 off Oswalt early he pitched a very solid game too.

  59. ReyesMets says:

    not in love with this move bringing in ayala

  60. MetsFan4Decades says:

    1 down. Nice K.

  61. Chan Ho Parking Lot says:

    Man an that is a nice sinker Ayala has.

  62. MetsFan4Decades says:

    wow. And 2 down. Another nice K.

  63. Nightlife says:

    Alright, ONE MORE!

  64. MetsFan4Decades says:

    In the books. Props to Santana and Ayala.

    ‘Baseball….the way it outta be.’
    Get the lead, keep the lead, win the game.

  65. adam11216 says:

    No drama, baby!

  66. reyesnwright says:

    I guess we know who the new closer is…

  67. khmustache says:

    DONE AND DONE!!!!

    we might have found a closer….: )

  68. ReyesMets says:

    wow…beautiful way to end the game.

    GREAT win considering how filthy Oswalt was tonight

  69. twassel says:

    Ayala!

  70. The Slider says:

    What a bullpen!!!!

  71. Nightlife says:

    Ahh, our old friend David Newhan.

    Great game. Ayala pick up has been excellent so far.

  72. Chan Ho Parking Lot says:

    I like Ayala’s stuff. 93 up in the zone and 88 downward sink.

  73. The Slider says:

    Ayala seems to straight arm or sling-shot the ball, but you can’t argue with the results. And he seemed fired-up. I liked his attitude and presence on the mound.

  74. anonymii says:

    I like that camera view of them all walking down the tunnel to the clubhouse after the game.

  75. hotchipwillbreakyourlegs says:

    I was sending heilman some serious good vibes through my computer screen. He’s got plenty of time to make me forget april-july.

    I guess ayala is the closer? whatever. whoever gets outs

    • chico says:

      and who says you can’t pick up a closer AFTER the trade deadline for absolutely nothing! Is the world upside down here or what? I’m loving it!