Jul
27
2011

Mets Offense Still Exists Post-Beltran With 8-2 Win

An article by Former Writers

Game Summary

On a night where everyone seemed to be besides themselves after Beltran collected his belongings and was shipped to San Fran, the Mets cheered us up a little. Mike Pelfrey got a nice complete game win, a rarity for the Mets. Bullpen got a nice rest. And the Mets offense was lead by Wright and Murphy with an 8-2 win over the Reds.

Game Notes

Mike Pelfrey has been the butt of a lot of jokes this season, but fixed himself up tonight. A very nice, well needed win for him. A complete game victory with two runs given up on seven hits, one homerun, three K’s and no walks. His sixth victory of the season is earned, and if he keeps up starts like this tonight, maybe he can pull the wool over the Mets eyes again and convince them to keep him around.

Lucas Duda, took over for Beltran in right field, delivered a sixth-inning solo homer as the Mets took a 5-1 lead. Duda delivered only his second homer in 123 at-bats this season.

Angel Pagan returned to the starting lineup after battling dehydration and dizziness the last few days, opened the scoring with a two-run double in the first inning.

Daniel Murphy continues his offensive streak. Murphy finished with a career-high four hits tonight with two doubles (DM stands for doubles machine). Despite having four hits, only got one RBI, but having him hit third seems like it is going to work out.

David Wright continues to dominate since returning to the Mets. With two hits and a homerun, and four big RBIs to add to his RBI collection.

Jason Bay went 0-5 with a K. Harris who is in the lineup because of Beltran’s absence, went 0-3 with a K and two walks.

Game Ball

David Wright, Daniel Murphy, and Mike Pelfrey all had great performances. But I’m giving it to Beltran as a goodbye present.

Up Next

Chris Capuano (8-10, 4.26 ERA) opposes right-hander Homer Bailey (5-4, 3.67) in the series finale.

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9 Comments + Add Comment

Mr North Jersey July 27, 2011 at 10:07 pm

Good to see Duda hit a HR. Wright as well for that matter.
srt July 27, 2011 at 10:40 pm

On a night I thought they’d come out flat, they do just the opposite.

Kudos to Pelf for stepping it up tonight with a CG win and saving that BP. Most of the offense pitching in as well.
- Mr North Jersey July 27, 2011 at 11:01 pm
  
  Yup and with a day game 2morrow I am sure the pen appreciates it that much more.
Midwestern Met July 28, 2011 at 12:48 am

All things considered, this was the best game the Mets played this season. And I was there! Great experience; even sat behind Murphy’s family!

http://midwesternmet.blogspot.com/2011/07/mms-day-at-ballpark-mets-vs-reds-72711.html
- Lifelongmetsfan July 28, 2011 at 8:17 am
  
  I loved your blog posting midwestern Met! Thanks for sharing. Well done!
alex68 July 28, 2011 at 7:23 am

wow,i must first say, i was WRONG!!! i locked it up yesterday, locked up a mets lost, yet once again, this team proves me wrong, despite of the GM getting rid of the all star closer and OF, this team keeps proving it will not back down, all this talk about who’s the leader, wright or reyes, or beltran, well, guess what, we have found your leader, terry collins!!!
this man deserves to be coach of the year imo, the job he’s donw with this players have been short of amazing, all the distraction, trade talks, contract talks of reyes, injuries, triple A players filling in, i mean, you name it, despite of all, he got this team believing and playing hard till the end, mind you, this team is not better than it was 2 days ago, and it won’t be as good as it looked yest, but with collins leading the way what’s not to like about the chances of this team sticking around till sept??
- rzanca July 28, 2011 at 9:45 am
  
  We really must have a sweep today. Not sure why I think it
  So important, just do.
  LGM!!!
- Kay July 28, 2011 at 12:07 pm
  
  This is a team of professionals, why should they quit, they are not whiners or babies like those that post on blogs.
  
  Still waiting for you to PROVE where anyone claimed to be a leader on this team? YOU SAID someone said they were the leader, who was it, when did they said it, where’s your proof. This leader talk crap is just that crap.
  
  Play the friggen game.
  
  Collins is doing a helluva job, as is Alderson – the future looks bright for the NY Mets and their fans.
  - alex68 July 28, 2011 at 12:17 pm
    
    kay,
    
    i know you LOVE david wright, but here, please refer to me from now on as alex68, tu matatan!!!
    
    “I don’t feel the need to have to defend myself as a leader”
    
    david allen wright

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