Post Game: Mets 8, Nationals 2
The Mets (2-2) defeated the Nationals (1-3) by the score of 8-2 tonight at Citi Field.
For a full recap and box score, check out SNY.tv here.
The Least You Should Know:
- Mike Pelfrey pitched well for the Mets, allowing two runs and four hits in six innings.
- Alex Cora made two great defensive plays at second base tonight – one saving a run in the third inning and an acrobatic play in the fifth on a bunt attempt by Willie Harris.
- The Mets got a pair of home runs from both Rod Barajas and Jeff Francoeur.
- Hisanori Takahashi and Fernando Nieve were impressive again, both turning in scoreless efforts.
- The Mets hit four home runs tonight, the first time they have ever done so at Citi Field.
- Ruben Tejada got his first major league base hit in the eighth inning.
- Jason Bay went 1 for 4 tonight, and struck out three times.
…the pitching tonight was great overall, but i think most importantly, Pelfrey managed to stay composed when he got in trouble, which helped him avoid damage…he started out throwing first pitch strikes to the first seven batters he faced, which helped his tempo and efficiency during the early part of the game…
Game Ball:
Goes to Rod Barajas for his two home runs, his second one giving the Mets the lead for good.
Up Next:
Jose Reyes makes his long awaited return tomorrow afternoon against the Nationals at Citi Field, with Oliver Perez facing John Lannan. Game time is 1:10 pm.
