Post Game: Mets 8 Rockies 3
The Mets defeated the Rockies by the score of 8 to 3 in Coors Field today.
For a full recap and boxscore, click here:
The Least You Should Know:
Pat Misch allowed four hits, walked two and struck out three, in seven innings, for earn his first major league win. He had a shutout going before Chris Iannetta and Ian Stewart hit consecutive home runs in his final inning.
David Wright drove in three runs, while wearing his smaller, less-safe, more-traditional batting helmet.
Pedro Feliciano pitched the final two innings in relief.
Misc., Etc., and Other Stuff:
Good for Misch, who finally got his first major-league win in his 55th appearance, including 13 starts. He’s looked the last two times out. I actually think he’s better suited for being a starting pitcher, because he seems to work better with his full repertoire and when pitching from the wind up. He’s 28 years old, so I suppose it’s possible he could finally be figuring things out for himself, while getting a chance to pitch consistently in a rotation. He reminds me a little of Tom Glavine, or a left-handed Rick Reed at times, moving the ball around the zone, not a lot of velocity, but quick, setting up his fastball with his slider, good command, good control and pitching to contact. I’m not saying he’s a lock for the rotation in 2010, or that he’ll even be as good in his next start, but, he has my attention.
I liked Thole the first time I saw him in spring training, when I saw him choking up so high on the bat. He can hit, no doubt about it. I like that he fights in each at bat. He’s got a lot of poise at the plate, as well. He looked comfortable and confident, and he looks like he belongs. He let a pass ball go by to start the game, but, overall, he looked fine behind the plate. He’ll grow in to the position, as people can saying, and I am glad he’ll have the next month to work with Sandy Alomar Jr. I don’t think he should play tomorrow, against Carlos Zambrano, and with the young Bobby Parnell on the mound. Instead, I hope he gets the day to reflect, enjoy what he did today, and get comfortable with New York, Citi Field, etc. Then, return to action on Saturday to catch Nelson Figueroa.
What’s Next for the Mets:
The Mets return to action in Citi Field tomorrow night at 7:10 pm, where they’ll begin a three-game series with the Cubs.
