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The Mets (20-15) play the finale of there two-game series against the Brewers (15-20) tonight at Citi Field. Game time is 7:10 PM.
The Mets (20-15) defeated the Brewers (15-20) tonight by a score of 3-1.
- Miguel Batista pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing four hits and a walk while striking out five.
- Daniel Murphy extended his hitting streak to 10 games, going 2-for-4 with a run batted in and a run scored.
- Ronny Cedeno drove in run on a successful suicide squeeze in the sixth inning.
- David Wright went 1-for-3, dropping his average to .398.
- Tim Brydak and Bobby Parnell combined to pitch perfect eighth inning.
- Frank Francisco notched his ninth save of the season, but not before allowing a run to score and letting the tying runs get on base.
For a complete recap and boxscore, check out SNY.TV.
Positively speaking, how wonderful is it to see this team consistently comeback after tough losses the day before? Prior Mets teams would be racking up a string of losses if such had occurred. Not this team. They dust it off and get back to work the next day. Even when it doesn’t necessarily look pretty, they got the job done by taking advantage of their opponents miscues. A product of their manager, I believe.
How good was Batista tonight? More like BEASTista looking strong throwing seven scoreless innings. Granted it was an underperforming and replacement filled Brewers lineup, but still, when you get a strong performance from your fifth starter you take it every time, no matter the opponent.
W.B. Mason Post Game Extra:
The Mets (19-15) begin a two-game series against the Brewers (15-19) tonight at Citi Field. Game time is 7:10 PM.
The Mets (18-14) lost to the Marlins (17-15) tonight by the score of 6-5.
For a complete recap and boxscore from tonight’s game, check out SNY.TV.
The least you should know:
- Johan Santana allowed three runs, all in the first inning, on six hits while striking out seven over six innings pitched.
- Mike Baxter came off the bench to deliver a pinch-hit, go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning.
- David Wright was 3-for-5, including his eighth double of the season.
- Ike Davis hit his fifth homerun of season, going 1-for-3 with two runs scored.
- Kirk Nieuwenhuis was 1-for-2, including a game-tying double.
- Lucas Duda was 2-for-5, raising his average to .255 on the season.
- Frank Francisco blew his second save of the season allowing two runs on three hits. He now has a 6.59 ERA this season.
W.B. Mason Post Game Extra:
The Mets continue their three-game series against the Marlins tomorrow afternoon with R.A. Dickey (4-1, 3.76 ERA) taking on Ricky Nolasco (4-0, 2.72 ERA). Game time is 1:05 PM.
The Mets (17-13) go for the three-game series sweep tonight against the Phillies (14-17) at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Game time is 7:05 PM.
Prior to tonight’s game against the Phillies, Mets Manager Terry Collins met with the media and basically said the following, according to reporters:
- Is not conceding tonight’s game by filling the lineup with reserve players, such as Scott Hairston and Vinny Rottino. He would have played this lineup regardless if the team had not won the first two games of the series.
- Collins also indicated the lack of success from the left-handed regulars against lefty pitchers this season and noted Haiston’s success against southpaws this season and Rottino’s strong numbers in Buffalo.
- Said the upcoming schedule and the lack of days off over the rest of the month was a significant factor in playing the backups to get them “sharp.”
- Believes Lucas Duda needs the extra rest after losing 10 pounds from his recent bout with the flu.
- Is unsure if Ronny Cedeno will be activated from the disabled list on Friday as expected. Collins would like to see him face higher level pitching before being activated since Cedeno will be the everyday shortstop until Ruben Tejada returns.
- Had Jordany Valdespin workout early with infield coach Tim Teufel to work on fielding throws from the catcher and his technique on pick off throws.
Mets prospect Jenrry Mejia is scheduled to make four rehab starts before the team will decide if the 22-year old right-handed pitcher can help the Major League team in the bullpen or rotation, according to multiple reports.
Andy McCullough of the Star-Ledger reported earlier the team is continuing to groom Mejia as starter, but it is believed his future with the big league club is as a reliever.
Mejia, who made his first start this morning since since undergoing Tommy John surgery last May, allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out one over five innings pitched for Class-A St. Lucie.
For more on Mejia’s start, check out Toby Hyde’s Mets Minor League Blog.
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The Mets (16-13) continue their three-game series against the Phillies (14-16) at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Game time is 7:05 PM.
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