Aug
26
2009

Mets Get Reeled In By The Marlins 5-3

Mike Pelfrey

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

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  • 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.

NL East Standings

TeamWLPct.GB
Nationals2618.591 -
Braves2620.5651.0
Mets2421.5332.5
Marlins2421.5332.5
Phillies2323.5004.0

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