The Mets lost to the Florida Marlins Wednesday night by a score of 5-3. Mike Pelfrey took the loss going 5.2 innings giving up 5 runs on 11 hits. Josh Johnson got the win for the Fish going 6 innings and giving up 3 runs on 9 hits.
Pelfrey has always had trouble with the Marlins in his career and tonight he continued to have difficulties. I am in the camp that believes Pelfrey threw too many innings last year and is still getting used to the work load of a major league season. Either way, Pelfrey needs to become more consistent to become the pitcher he is capable of being.
The Mets took an early lead in the ball game on a double by Fernando Tatis scoring Cory Sullivan. Anderson Hernandez followed Tatis’ double with a single to put the Mets ahead 2-0.However, the lead didn’t last long when Pelfrey’s nemisis Cody Ross tripled in two runs to tie the game. The Mets would not regain the lead the rest of the way.
Tatis improved his career stats against Josh Johnson to 9 of 12 against the big righty. However, Pelfrey continued to struggle against Cody Ross who seems to get a big hit every time he faces Pelfrey.
The Mets finish their series against the Marlins tomorrow afternoon when Tim Redding (1-4, 6.10) takes on Anibal Sanchez (2-4, 4.97) at 1:10 EST.
Editors Note: Drew Costello originally wrote this for Mets Fans Forever
The Mets suck, they are an embarrassment as an organization, which makes it embarrassing to watch
In the 2005 MLB Draft Mike Pelfrey was selected 9th overall. Heres some of the note-able names picked after him. With the pick number as well.
9. Mike Pelfrey
10. Cameron Maybin (key piece in Miguel Cabrera trade)
11. Andrew McCutchen
12. Jay Bruce
16. Chris Volstad
23. Jacoby Ellsbury
25. Matt Garza
28. Colby Rasmus
42. Clay Buchholz
61. Nolan Reimold
73. Kevin Slowey
75. Yunel Escobar
Wow! lol. That hurts. Wonder where all these guys are now? Lol.
One more loss in the books. The GOAT award sits with the pitcher. There were a couple defensive lapses, but the missed DP was not the difference maker in this game.
GOAT: Pelfrey
GOATS in the 2nd half: Parnell, Pelfrey, Cora, Perez, Pelfrey, Santana, Niese, Green, Pelfrey, Pagan, KRod, LHernandez, KRod, Parnell, Pagan, LHernandez, KRod, LHernandez, Parnell, Tatis, Misch, Perez, Parnell, Murphy, Pelfrey.
GOAT repeaters: Parnell(4), Pelfrey(4), KRod(3), LHernandez(3), Perez(2), Pagan(2),
We now have Parnell and Pelfrey head to head with 4 GOATS each.