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The Mets (75–60) defeated the Marlins (68–67) tonight by the score of 5 to 4 in Dolphins Stadium.
For a recap, boxscore, stats, etc., go to SNY.tv.
Whew, you can exhale now.
I don’t think the Mets have had a more shocking win this year than they did tonight.
On a night when Oliver Perez managed to pitch through six innings without having much command of the strikezone and the Mets offense looked to be asleep at the wheel, the game came down to a dramatic ninth inning.
With the Mets down to their final out, down by one in the top of the ninth and the base loaded, Carlos Beltran crushed a first-pitch fastball from Marlins “closer” Kevin Gregg for a clutch grand slam. The Mets dugout couldn’t have looked more pumped, which gave me chills.
However, it can never be easy with the Mets bullpen. In the bottom of the ninth, Mets “closer” Luis Ayala got the first two outs of the innings with ease, just as Gregg did in the top half, but proceeded to let up two runs before getting the final out to preserve the save.
Excellent win tonight gentlemen, keep it rollin’.
The Mets will continue their three-game series versus the Marlins, with Mike Pelfrey (13-8) taking on Ricky Nolasco (13-7).
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luis catillo game changing moment tonight….wow what a game
Jesus, now I can sleep…
I have to admit Luis looked a bit quicker last night. Gary was commenting that he lost some weight and seemed more agile after his stint on the DL.
Still don’t like the fact that he’ll be with the Mets for another 3 seasons, but as of right now, he’s an upgrade over A. Reyes.
Huge hit by Castillo to keep this game alive. What’s more, the time off appears to have done wonders for his speed and defense. He now looks like a threat again on the bases and he’s able to get down on hard hit grounders.
A healthy Luis Castillo could provide a huge boost to the Mets down the stretch.
In fairness to Ayala, the game would have been over if Reyes had flipped to Castillo. But, hey, we got em. What a win.
I don’t know if he would’ve got him at second. Do know that if it is anyone else but Ramirez on the Marlins, the game ends on that groundball.
Yeah, it would have been close, but I think he would have gotten him. And agreed, anyone else but Ramirez - well, maybe Reyes - and he’s out.
You know, even though he made us sweat, I actually didn’t really get nervous until Helms’ at bat. There’s something about Ayala’s demeanor that makes it seem like at least he’s not really too nervous out there.
What really pissed me off was that Cancel kept calling fastball after fastball when it was obvious that Cantu was all over it. Should’ve mixed in at least one curve. If he gets it over, he’d probably strike him out.
Yeah, when it went to 3-2 I was saying that he’s going to swing at anything you throw. Just put one in the dirt and it’ll be game over.
BTW, funny to read the beerleaguer comments on this one, especially since it was Helms who ended it.
dude kd bart…he was calling sinker after sinker not fastball after fastball…the sinker is his top pitch to get righties out on…the one time he threw a slider cantu hit a bomb but just foul
Yep, and Keith on SNY commented “well, he won’t be throwing that pitch again,” or words very much like that. I don’t think Ayala had his “A” stuff last night, and apparently he was hurt, so given all that, I give him props for toughing it out.
My blood pressure, however, is another matter.
And I hope whatever was up with Ayala and his quad (quad, was it?) was a short term thing and not indicative of something we can ill afford on the horizon.
I don’t think the Mets have had a more shocking win than they did tonight*
give credit where credit is due: Game Ball goes to Luis Castillo.
why?
Base hit with 2 outs in bottom of the 9th when all looked hopeless. In some ways that 1st one is the hardest. Once runners are on there is a lot more pressure on the pitcher. For Castillo the pitcher’s coming right at him.
Yea, but he also didn’t get the run home when the bases were loaded with one out. He should get a lot of cred for getting the rally started, but Beltran prolly gets the game ball. Also, I’m sticking with my belief he should hit 8th instead of 2nd.
wright88, you cant say castillo doesnt deserve the game ball bc he didnt get the run in earlier if they ended up winning the game bc that out ultimately had no negative impact on the outcome of the game.
Luis is looking strong. Hope he becomes a spark plug down the stretch.
However, game ball clearly to Carlos Beltran. The way he turned on the pitch was breathtaking.
He’s one of my favorite all-time Mets. So quietly effective over the course of a season. Just plug him into the lineup and in CF and he makes everyone around him better.
Hope that Carlos goes on a hot streak. He, like Delgado, has the ability to carry the club for a month or more.
Agreed.
How does CASTILLO get the game ball when Beltran drove in all 5 Met runs? It’s ridiculous to suggest anybody else is more responsible for the win than Beltran.
Whew. Wow.
Mets win. That’s all that counts.
Nice effort by Ollie - again - even w/o his best stuff. Kept us in the game.
Carlos B. is the man tonight.
You said that right. I thought Ollie was getting squeezed tonight. It’s great to see the two men who catch the most flack on this blog… Luis Castillo and Carlos Beltran come through.
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You would think that’s the Mets have to score 87 runs, and the pitchers to throw a CG for every Mets fan to be happy.
Be happy Carlos Beltran came up clutch. Be happy this team has continued to show heart and is playing really good baseball.
I agree…one game at a time, right?
I love the info but please how hard is it to get the facts straight. ?
He did not retire the first two.
Ayala retired the first batter not the first two. Hermida singeled with one out then Baker K’D. With two out and one on Ramirez legged out the infield single that Reyes probably should have thrown to second on.
I’m pretty sure Beltran hit the homer on some off-speed pitch, too. Though I was watching Florida-vision, and they never said anything. If that was a fastball, that was slow, with a lot of sink.
I thought I heard the FLA announcers say it was a hanging splitter.
BTW, I loved the way the marlins announcers trashed their closer. It was the first time I ever enjoyed listening to a Fish broadcast.
Yeah that was funny. I also enjoyed listening how those announcers are deathly afraid of Heilman.
That’s because Heilman owns the Marlins.
Gee thanks Mya I didn’t realize that.
(sarcasim meter off the charts)
is this beltran’s biggest hit as a MET? WOW!!!!
i think his game winning homer against the cards in 06 was bigger.
Was that the famous Coehn call or was that Beltran’s HR vs. Phillies?