Post-Game: Mets 9 Reds 7

• The Mets (2-0) defeated the Reds (0-2) by the score of 9-to-7 tonight.

On the Mound:

• Mike Pelfrey earned the victory, allowing four runs on five hits and four walks, while striking out two over five innings pitched.
• The Mets bullpen allowed three runs on four hits and five walks in four innings.
• Frankie Rodriguez earned his second save of the season in typical fashion.

At the Plate:

• Carlos Delgado was 2-for-5 with 4 RBI, including a two-run first inning homerun.
• Brian Schneider had two hits in five at-bats, including a key three-run double in the seventh.
• Carlos Beltran drove in two runs.
• The Mets were 3-for-9 with RISP.

Random Thoughts:

• Whew! I know it’s nerve-wracking, but get used to it, that is a typical K-Rod save.
• Not the outing I had hoped Pelfrey would have, but after a very rough first inning he managed to settle down and get through five. Pelfrey was actually very efficient after his 44-pitch first.
• Thank goodness the Mets hitters, namely Beltran and Schneider, came through with runners on, or this could have a been very ugly game for the Mets.

Game Ball:

• Tonight’s Game Ball goes to Carlos Beltran and Brian Schneider for coming through in the clutch.

The Happy Recast:

• Immediately following SNY’s on-air post-game show, MetsBlog’s Jordan Zakarin and MMiLB’s Chris Guy will debut SNY.tv’s The Happy Recast; a live, online, call-in show on BlogTalkRadio, featuring guests, a recap of the night’s minor-league action, and, of course, your phone calls about the game. To listen live, immediately following SNY’s on-air post-game show, go here, and to call in, dial (718) 664-6176.

Tomorrow:

• The Mets play the finale of their three-game series against the Reds tomorrow in Cincinnati, with Oliver Perez facing Bronson Arroyo, starting at 12:35 p.n. EDT.