Post Game: Marlins 9, Mets 6
The Mets were defeated by the Marlins by the score of 9-6 in Miami last night.
For a full recap and box score, click here.
The Least You Should Know:
John Maine was solid through the first four innings of the game, allowing just two runs and two hits, but in the fifth inning the game got out of control for him, and after all was said and done, he and Elmer Dessens combined to allow nine runs and the game was out of reach for the Mets.
David Wright slowed down and failed to score from second base base on a two out single by Jeff Francoeur in the fifth inning, and it appeared that Francoeur tried to get into a rundown to allow Wright a chance, but he was tagged out before Wright could score.
Other Observations and Notes:
The thing that bothers me more than anything about last night, was not the ineffectiveness of Maine, moreso the continued blunders on the bases and in the field, and for Wright to make such a mistake, which would have given the Mets a 4-2 lead, is completely inexcusable and unacceptable.
Updated, 8:54 am, by Matthew Cerrone:
The Mets need to figure out why they have played such poor fundamental baseball this season. Is it Jerry Manuel? Is it the players? Is it both? Is it just lazy thinking? Are the players dejected, due to a long, disappointing season? It’s something, and whatever it is, whomever is responsible, it cannot be allowed to interfere with this team next season.
Up Next:
The Mets will attempt to win the rubber game of this three game series today at 1:10 pm in Miami with Pat Misch facing Josh Johnson.
