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2011
Pelfail, Bullpen & Beltran Save The Day, Mets Win 9-8
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Mike Pelfrey had another bad outing, but the bullpen brigade and a great comeback spearheaded by Carlos Beltran helped the Mets split the series and win the game, 9-8
Game Notes
Mike Pelfrey was hit hard from the onset of the game, getting shelled for three runs in the first, second and one in the third. For those who don’t want to read that, Mike Pelfrey gave up SEVEN RUNS in three innings. His final line was five innings, seven runs on ten hits including a home run, with one walk and three strikeouts. The Pirates stole with impunity today, taking three bags on Pelfrey. This was a real head-turning effort for Pelfrey, because he seemed to be turning a corner in terms of not being a bad pitcher.
The bullpen combined to ONLY allow one run in four innings, which is a major improvement in the last few days. Tim Byrdak allowed one hit in his one inning, but navigated around it by picking off Xavier Paul. Bobby Parnell after his last disastrous outing got two outs, walked someone, moved him to second with a wild pitch then struck out the last batter. His final line was one inning, one walk, one strikeout. Izzy came out in an attempt to provoke a fourth TJ surgery, and gave up one hit and struck out two in his inning of work to earn the win. K-Rod came out today after having a tooth pulled yesterday, and gave up two hits and a run in one inning, striking out one to earn his sixteenth save.
Bullpen, better today but definitely overworked. The entire bullpen has had outings in the last two days, and it seems like its beginning to take a toll.
The offense today was trying to atone for Pelfrey’s horrible outing, and they started it with a bang. Carlos Beltran obliterated a shot to left field for a three-run home run in the third showing he still has gas in the tank, and is an #RBIWhore (check the twitter, numerous whore jokes). The Mets weren’t going to lose another game in such criminally embarrassing fashion and went ballistic in the sixth. Ruben “Secret Squirrel” Tejada, two-RBI single, Daniel Murphy, pinch-hit RBI single, Tejada advancing to third on an error, then scoring on a passed-ball. The Mets weren’t content with the 7-7 tie, and a Ruben Tejada sac-fly and a Carlos Beltran bases-loaded walk made the game 9-7.
This was the best comeback, if the only comeback the Mets have had this season. The offense was operating on all cylinders, and even without a ridiculous Jose Reyes or Justin Turner, they managed to put up nine runs.
Beltran was the only Met who put up more than one hit.
Tejada – 1 for 3 with a run and three RBI. Big day Ruben, be a shame when they send you back down. IF they do.
Reyes – 1 for 4 with a walk and two strikeouts. Back from the bereavement list.
Paulino – 1 for 4, most of the AB’s against a lefty. Waiting for the “lefty-mashing” element of Paulino.
Turning Point
The epic sixth inning putting across four runs on what amounted to essentially no major hits.
Game Ball
Carlos Beltran – 2 for 4 with four RBI, two runs and a walk. Beltran is really a monster when he locks in.
On Deck
The Mets will look to take on the division rival Atlanta Braves tommorrow at Citi Field, and will send Jonathon Niese to the mound against Derek Lowe. Game time is 7:10 P.M.
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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 | 24 | 18 | .571 | - |
| Nationals | 23 | 20 | .535 | 1.5 |
| Phillies | 20 | 23 | .465 | 4.5 |
| Mets | 16 | 24 | .400 | 7.0 |
| Marlins | 11 | 32 | .256 | 13.5 |
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YESSSSS!!!
It figures I get to miss the biggest comeback in years. I hate day games on weekdays!
Why can’t we give Beltran a 2 year offer to stay? Obviously he’ll be paid no more than $8-$9 million a season and we can include and option for second year. Who do we have that will replace him in right field?
Honestly, not a horrible idea, but thats probably not gonna happen. 3 outfield prospects in system. LF is contractually obligated
Within one year: Captain Kirk, Big Duda, FMart. Within two years: Cory Vaughn and Matt Den Dekker.
Because he’s a Boras client, simple as that.
boras clients always ask for the moon. they don’t always get it.
plenty of them have gotten greedy, and ended up having to take a 1 year deal for a lot less than they originally demanded on multiple years.
Yes, i missed it while I was working as well. Yahoo sufficed. Big win.
Best game I never saw! But I did listen to the game with my radio hidden under my desk at work. And I DVR’d it, so now I’m at home watching all the fun.
LOL. I applaud your Met fandom.
How ’bout Ruby T?
Boy comes up clutch for the second day in a row–another 2-out-bases-loaded single. Nice!
Parnell looked much better today, even though I wasn’t in favor of the circumstances. If he can throw strikes, most guys simply can’t catch up to his heat.
Best part was Gary Cohen during that 8th inning sequence: “Willie Harris is on second base, how did he get there?” Terry’s alertness gave us the win today.
Mets become comeback kids thanks in part to a bizarre sequence in the 8th. Read all about the 7-run turnaround: http://tiny.cc/vmd2f
Great comeback and something to build on especially for the Baby Mets to learn from.
Starters need to be going at least 7+ innings or our elder statesman, Izzy, will not last the season.
this comeback is not allowing us to see the reality of things, mike pelfrey (pelfeil) f*ing ducks, bay can’t hit for s*** and it was the pirates…
Loved hearing Kiner say (of Jason Bay in the ondeck circle),
“Here’s a guy who’s supposed to have power, but he hasn’t shown any so far.”
Thanks, Ralph!
If it wasn’t for the last comment by Alex68, I would have had No idea who the Mets played against.
Sean, how do you write an entire game re-cap without mentioning the opposing team’s name atleast once in the post. Seriously, I had no idea who the Mets beat 9-8 in a comeback win until I read the comment before this one.
LOL, Give him bonus points for telling us we play the Braves today.