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2009
Nats Rookie Shuts Down The Mets 2-1
An article by Former Writers
Nats rookie Ross Detwiler recorded his first win going 6 innings and giving up 1 run on 7 hits and only 1 walk. Nelson Figueroa was the tough luck loser going 6 innings and giving up 2 runs on 6 hits and one walk.
It felt like the old days when the Mets could not beat a rookie pitcher to save their lives. Detwiler appeared to have good stuff and the Mets weak lineup was no match for them.
The Mets got their only run when Fernando Tatis singled home a run in the sixth inning. Other than that, Detwiler was in complete control and was able to get the victory when Mike Morse homered off of Figueroa in the bottom of the sixth. Morse’s homer ended up being the game winner.
It was difficult to watch the Mets struggle to score runs off of one of the worst teams in all of baseball. As a team the Mets had runners in scoring position in six different innings, and yet didn’t get one run to cross the plate. Even for this team that is bad. As Jon Heyman tweeted last night, “lengthen the season by 20 games, and the Mets would fall below the Nats.” Now that is just flat out embarrassing.
The good news is the season is almost over and we can soon turn our attention to how to fix what happened this year. Also keep this in mind, the Phillies are in the midst of a collapse. With their loss Monday the Braves are now only 4 GB. On September 21st the Phillies were leading the NL East by 8 games.
The Mets continue their series against the Nats when Mike Pelfrey takes on J.D Martin at 7:10 EST.
Editors Note: Drew Costello originally wrote this for Mets Fans Forever
About the Author: Former Writers
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Fixing what happened this year will require a new GM and manager. I am sure Omar will chase this years evils, only to be confronted by new ones next year. He is not able to be proactive, and does not seem to realize that old players get hurt, as do players wi an injury history.OMAR MUST GO!
It felt like the old days when the Mets could not beat a rookie pitcher to save their lives. Detwiler appeared to have good stuff and the Mets weak lineup was no match for them.
thats acutally these days bud not the old days. ps.i just hit reply this isnt toward whoeverfs about me
A very sad performance by the Mets unable to muster any offense to speak of. The Mets are now positioned to lose the final series with the NATS! Without real change, this team is set to be in the cellar next year.
Anyway, let’s award the GOAT of the game. Unfortunately, that must be David Wright. David’s 1st inning muff (not ruled an error) put a runner on 2nd who scored the 1st run for the Nats. Davis compounded that later with his awful throw to 1st giving him an E rightfully. He also left 3 RISP in game where we sorely need runs. At this point, we need to wonder whether David is feeling after affects of his beaning or is he just worn out after this season?
GOAT for the game is David Wright. This also qualifies him as a GOAT Repeater.
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, Maine, Wright.
GOAT Repeaters: Pelfrey(7), Parnell(6), Misch (4), Pagan(3), LHernandez(3), KRod(3), Murphy(3), Perez(2), Stokes(2), Tatis(2), Wright(2).
Tonight, Pelfrey has an opportunity to take a commanding lead for The GOLDEN HORNS award. Hopefully he can take command of his pitching and set the Nats down to avoid losing this series.
As bad as the Mets have played why is Evans still riding the bench and Tatis playing? Even if you won the last games left Jerry that would not impress us fans. Let Evans play to see how he would fit in next year. They are playing Thole but won’t give Nick a chance what is going on Jerry, is he the current “Church”?