Post Game: Phillies 4, Mets 1
The Mets lost to the Phillies by the score of 4-to-1 this afternoon.
For a full recap and box score, click here.
The Least You Should Know:
Fernando Nieve was inconsistent with his pitch location, allowing 4 runs, 3 earned on six hits, but also walked 6 batters, but he did last into the sixth inning.
Jamie Moyer, on the other hand threw just 87 pitches in 6 1/3 innings, allowing six total baserunners.
The lineup, with the exception of Alex Cora, was silent for the second consecutive day, scattering 6 hits and scoring their lone run on an RBI single hit by Nieve in the top of the 5th inning.
The 3-4-5-6 hitters in the Mets lineup were a combined 0 for 16.
A defensive meltown in the sixth inning which included David Wright giving up on a pop up, Omir Santos dropped popup, and Nick Evans not coming out to cut off an errant throw from Ryan Church ended Nieve’s day.
Other Observations and Notes:
I can take losing when the starting pitcher gets hammered, or a tough 2-1-type game, but no injury can excuse the inability to play fundamental baseball.
One bright spot was the bullpen as they continue to throw strikes, allowing 3 hits in 2 1/3 innings.
The Mets conclude their series with the Phillies tomorrow afternoon with Johan Santana facing Joe Blanton.
