Daily Archives: September 19, 2008
During last night’s 7 to 2 victory over the Nationals, Mets LHP Johan Santana allowed one run on eight hits and two walks, while striking out eight over seven innings.
Santana lowered his ERA this season to 2.65 and his undefeated (7-0) in his last 14 starts.
Santana, on being nervous handing over a six run lead to the bullpen, speaking with reporters after the game:
“Nervous? Nervous for what? No, not at all. I trust my team. Even though sometimes we cannot get it done, that doesn’t mean I don’t trust them. Tonight they got everything done, took care of business and that’s it. We move forward.”
…it’s sad that reporters even have to ask any starting pitcher about leaving after the seventh with a six run lead, but that’s what you get with the Mets bullpen…it truly is like playing russian roulette…
Santana also spoke about the team scoreboard watching:
“You watch other games, but at the same time, you can’t wait for other teams to make it happen. I know coming into this stretch that every game is important to us. Even though it doesn’t look like too many games, we still have a long way to go. We can’t just go through the motions.”
…right, which is what the the 2007 verision of the Mets seemingly did last season…this is why with santana in the fold this season, i don’t believe these Mets will experience the same fate…
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‘s exclusive Post Game Extra, hosted by Gary, Keith and Ron, including high-lights and quotes from last night’s win over the Nationals, click play below:
