postGame: Marlins 6 Mets 1
The Mets lost to the Marlins by the score of 6 to 1 tonight at Shea Stadium.
For a recap, boxscore and stats, click here.
Now I’m wishing it rained.
The Marlins mean business and completely throttled the Mets from the start tonight.
Two things before I let you guys have at it.
1) The Mets left a small village on base paths tonight and had numerous opportunities to put a crooked number on the board, but no one was able to the big hit. Maybe they were waiting for Ramon Martinez and Robinson Cancel to save the day. Ugh!
2) I know the bullpen options are limited, but why on earth would Jerry Manuel bring in Aaron Heilman in such a big spot. Time and time again, Heilman has proven he is unable to pitch in clutch situations, but yet, manuel still continues to give Heilman the opportunity. It’s maddening. For the record, I wanted Joe Smith in that spot, as he is the Mets best reliever this season at stranding runners.
With the loss and the Brewers win, the Mets are now one game behind the Brewers in the race for the National League Wild Card.
Weather permitting, the Mets continue their four-game series with the Marlins tomorrow at Shea Stadium, starting at 1 pm, with Johan Santana taking on Ricky Nolasco.
