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Post Game: Mets 7 Nationals 4

by Mike Nichols on May 27th, 2009 at 11:15 pm

The Mets (26-20) defeated the Nationals (13-33) by the score of 7 to 4 tonight in Citi Field.

For a complete recap, boxscore and stats, click here.

The Least You Should Know:

  • Johan Santana, who clearly disagreed with Sam Holbrook’s strikezone, struck out 11 batters through six innings, but allowed six walks, including four in the top of the fourth. In all, Santana allowed three runs in his six innings of work. It was the first time in 15 home starts Santana allowed more than two runs. Despite his outing, Santana recorded his National League leading seventh win of the season.
  • In the sixth inning, Daniel Murphy hit what was originally called a double, however, for the fourth time in the Mets last five games, it had to be reviewed because Jerry Manuel argued the ball hit the facing of the Pepsi Porch. After reviewing the play, the umpires overturned the call and Murphy was credited with the go-ahead two-run homerun. I’m not sure what conclusive evidence the umpires saw to overturn their original call, but hey, the Mets and especially Murphy will take it. Murphy ended the evening with three hits in his four at-bats and five runs batted in.
  • Bobby Parnell, Pedro Feliciano, J.J. Putz and Frankie Rodriguez each combined to pitched three scoreless innings in relief.

Other Moments And Observations:

  • Gary Sheffield continues to provide the Mets with much needed production from the cleanup spot, going 1-for-2 with two runs batted in.
  • Adam Dunn is a monster. Dunn launched a two-run homerun off of Santana that went over the bridge in right-center field. He nearly hit another homerun, but Fernando Martinez made a nifty catch next to the 378 sign in right field.
  • Speaking of Fernando Martinez, he embarrassed himself by  not running on a pop up that was dropped by the Nationals catcher in front of homeplate. Martinez was promptly  and properly booed by the Citi faithful.
  • Great job by SNY’s Kevin Burkhardt to survey fans in both the Pepsi Porch and the above the Mo ‘Zone on if Murphy’s ball hit the facing of Pepsi Porch. According to Burkhardt, fans opinions differed between the two sections.
  • Angel Pagan looks like his pedaling a tricycle when tracking balls down in center field.
  • Before tonight’s game on Twitter, I predicted Santana would throw a no-hitter. Of course, Santana arguably had his worst outing of the season. Last time I do that, I promise.

The Game Ball:

  • Tonight’s Game Ball goes to Daniel Murphy for his big night and the umpiring crew for the gift homerun.

After and off day tomorrow, the Mets resume their homestand on Friday against the Marlins with Mike Pelfrey facing Sean West, starting at 7:10 pm EDT.