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2011
Niese Strong, Offense Held In Check, Mets Lose 2-1
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Jonathon Niese went a strong six and one third innings but the Mets offense was held in check by Roy Halladay and the Mets lost 2-1 to the Phillies.
Game Notes
Jonathon Niese went out today, and pitched a great game. Jonathon gave up two runs in six and one third innings on six hits, striking out three and walking two. The lone blemish was a John Mayberry home run that tied the game at 1-1. Although effective, he wasn’t efficient with his pitches today and definitely got tired in the seventh, walking one and giving up two hits including the home run. Despite the great effort that would’ve normally netted a win, he was going up against an ace for the Phillies
The bullpen came out, and Taylor Buchholz inherited two runners and after allowing a single to Shane Victorino, gave up what would turn out the be the game-winning run on a Placido Polanco sac fly. His final line was two-thirds of an inning allowing one hit. Although the sacrifice fly wasn’t his fault and was the best possible outcome, Polanco just doesn’t believe in striking out and hits line drives.
Tim Byrdak and Jason Isringhausen finished up the game, with Byrdak going one-third, getting Ryan Howard out and Jason Isringhausen going out for two-thirds of an inning, walking one. The bullpen did its job, but it was a pitching battle.
The offense was held in check today, minus the fourth inning when three Mets singles by Daniel Murphy, David Wright and then the RBI single by Carlos Beltran. No other Mets player had significant hits, with seven hits, all singles. Halladay was dealing today, and only threw 10 more pitches in his complete game than Jonathon Niese threw in his six and one third innings.
Jason Bay – 0 for 4 with three strikeouts. One of those strikeouts was with David Wright on first base in the ninth. Jason Bay was overmatched.
David Wright – 1 for 3 with a strikeout and a walk. Shrug.
Willie Harris – 0 for 1. Shrug times two.
Overall, the Mets offense couldn’t muster a significant hit when needed
Turning Point
Jonathon Niese’s seventh inning.
Game Ball
Jonathon Niese still gets the game ball. A great start, and as I mentioned, it would’ve been good for a win in most starts, but just not today. Hard luck loser.
On Deck
The Mets will look to scrape a win out of this, sending Chris Young to the mound up against Phillies other ace, Cliff Lee. Game time is 8:05 P.M. and it will be broadcast on ESPN.
About the Author: Sean Kenny
Sean Kenny is a student/writer currently attending school at the City College of New York. For more Mets news, notes and thoughts follow him on twitter @TheSeanKenny
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NL East Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 23 | 18 | .561 | - |
| Nationals | 23 | 19 | .548 | 0.5 |
| Phillies | 20 | 22 | .476 | 3.5 |
| Mets | 16 | 23 | .410 | 6.0 |
| Marlins | 11 | 31 | .262 | 12.5 |
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Good choice on the game ball Sean.
If this team ever really wants to become a winner again you have to say Niese pitched a very good game but lets hold off saying great. Halladay pitched a great game. The guy went 9 full. Niese only went 6 1/4 and ran out of gas. Baseball is a 9 inning game. Really good pitchers pitch deep into game not just 6 1/4. Lets face it everyone here knows Niese was going to give up the one run lead. Halladay never was once he got it. Thats what makes you great. So final score= Niese very good, Halladay great!
“Jason Bay – 0 for 4 with three strikeouts. One of those strikeouts was with David Wright on first base in the ninth. Jason Bay was overmatched.”
You can say that again, Sean. The first two pitches Halladay threw to Bay were GARBAGE pitches that were low and outside in the 9th inning, yet Bay foolishly hacked at it & missed both times. Why can’t this man lay off stuff like that? He does this crap over and over again, even in a big spot.
You make it sound so so simple. Lets see. Halladay is the best in the game on the mound and Jason Bay isn’t the best in the game at the plate. Halladay eats up the Jason Bay’s of the world every outing. If it were easy everyone would hit 500 and Halladay would be no better than Mike Pelfrey.
Let’s face it folks, the Met lineup looks better on paper but with the exception of Reyes, Davis and Thole, look like crap at the plate. Thye don’t hit in key situatuions, strike out more than my stock picks, and have no clue why they even have a bat in their hand. Yeah Halladay may be one of the top five pitchers in baseball but even mediocre pitchers make this bunch look like batting cage little leaguers. Why all the comments in the posts about changing the lineup? What are you goin to do, change lousy hitters to another spot and then just make more excuses. I agree with fans who say except for one or two guys put them all on the trade market. Heck we’re in last place and 7.5 games out of first. At this rate come september we’ll be 35 games out of first. Can it get any worse? My MLB.TV subscription was peeing money down the perverbial rat hole! This team is a disgrace to New York and MLB. Now Lou tell me how you really feel!