23
2009
Mets Swept Away; Braves Sink Pelf 5-2
An article by Former Writers
It was more of the same at Citi Field last night, in a season that just can’t get end fast enough for the Mets at this point.
With Mike Pelfrey on the mound, the Mets put themselves in a huge hole. They tried to climb out, but could never mount an extended rally and lost 5-2 in the final game of the series.
The Braves struck for three in the second, with the help of a David Wright error, and then tacked on another in the third. Everything came on a series of hits, but Adam LaRoche had two of the RBIs, one in the second and another in the third. And like that, the Mets were down 4-0.
In all, Pelfrey went six innings and allowed four runs, three earned, on nine hits.
New York got a run back in the bottom half of the third on a Luis Castillo single. They then cut the deficit to 4-2 in the fourth with the help of an error, but could get no closer in a 5-2 loss.
Perhaps most frustrating was that the Mets had runners on in every inning but the second but could only score two runs. In all, New York went 2-for-18 with runners in scoring position.
The Mets are off today before beginning a three game weekend series in Florida.
Editors Note: Paul Zinn originally wrote this for Mets Fans Forever
About the Author: Former Writers
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Another miserable game in a miserable season with the Braves completing the sweep. Who is the GOAT this time? There are 3 candidates: Pelfrey, Wright, and Murphy. Pelfrey pitched very forgettably with a whip of 2 over 6 innings putting 12 on bases and allowing 4 runs (admittedly 1 was unearned). Wright had the error and was responsible for enabling the unearned run. Murphy left 4 RISP in a game in which we sorely needed offense (like most of our games). My opinion is the starter neds to perform better than what Pelfrey showed us and so he is my choice for GOAT.
GOAT for the game is Pelfrey.
GOATS for the 2nd Half are: 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, Stokes, Parnell, Pelfrey, Stokes, Pagan, Redding, Misch, Parnell, Tatis, Valdez, Murphy, Misch, Murphy, Figueroa, Pelfrey, Misch, Wright, Pelfrey.
GOAT Repeaters: Pelfrey(7), Parnell(6), Misch (4), Pagan(3), LHernandez(3), KRod(3), Murphy(3), Perez(2), Stokes(2), Tatis(2).
The GOLDEN HORNS award is likely to go to Pelfrey given that Parnell now has the safety of the bullpen to minimize his opportunities for dishonor. Parnell maintains a comfortable lead for GOAT RUNNER UP with Misch now in place for the DISHONORABLE MENTION Award. Stay tuned to see how this works out as the miserable 2009 season winds down.
My team wins every night. That’s because I root for either team. If the Mets win, well, they’re my team. If the other team wins, well, that’s another step towards getting rid of the worst manager in baseball. You see, I can’t lose.
Pops
Is there another team that could even come close to rivaling top candidacy as the Braves’ Bitches than our own “Boys” from Queens? Ugh, they just look like colossal Moose Droppings out there. WTH?
And I am still cursing and screaming at my tv set as if I really think the Mets have the capacity to play better baseball.
Oh, I’ve got a new mantra to try: “BLOW IT ALL UP”
Have you guys heard that one?
P.S. Omir Santos couldn’t catch a runner stealing if the man were cemented to first and had to crawl to second. We all love to remember his game-winner against BOSOX, but forget all the sucking he’s done at other times. Maybe as a back up, but can we please go out and get a quality MLB catcher!!!
Pelfrey is not sane. The question is:: was he sane before the mets got hold of him. I think he was. Every fifth outing he is changing his approach. Using his 2 seam more, using his 4 seam more, using his slider more, re-introducing his curve ball. Can we get a pitching coach in here who will give him a swift kick in the ass and demand he behave like a man on the mound? That is what the root of his problem is.