4
2011
Gee Rocked, Parnell Blows Another One; Mets Lose 8-7
An article by Dave [Retire 31]
Game Summary
Dillon Gee got rocked with homeruns as he let up three in his five innings of work. The bullpen is good except for Parnell. Mets bats did all they could do. Mets lose in walk-off fashion, 8-7.
Game Notes
The rookie, Dillon Gee, had quite the set back today. After such a decent rookie season, he really got rocked by the Nationals offense, and especially the long ball. Only five innings under his belt and he gave up six runs on eight hits, three homeruns, and one walk on 96 pitches. He did record six strikeouts in the game as well. But no longer being in the comfortable space in Citi, Gee gave up three long balls. One to our old friend, Roger Bernadina, Ian Desmond, and even the opposing pitcher Tom Milone. Gee walks away with a no decision and a 4.48 ERA. He’ll get a rotation spot next year just because the number of wins he has, and the limited number of ML ready starters, but I’m not that sold on Gee. I know he’s a rookie and yes he has double digit wins, but I just don’t think he’s at the hype some people have with him. He has a 4.48 ERA and some people are putting him in the ROY contention. I just don’t see it.
Beato and Herrera combine for an inning pitched. Acosta pitched a great two innings with no hits, one walk, and five of the six outs being strikeouts. I’d happily welcome him back next year. Parnell blows another save giving up two hits, and two walks with only recording one out. Your closer ladies and gentlemen! Get off my team Bobby.
Mets continue to put the ball over the fence of late. Nick Evans hits a homerun off starting pitcher Tom Milone (also Duda’s former college teammate). Evans continues to hit well now that he has a chance to show what he’s got. Possible bench guy for Ike and Duda next year against lefties.
Also, a rare Jason Bay homerun, his tenth of the season. Now he only owes us the twenty from last year and at least twenty more this year. However, he continues to have the lowest average in the lineup.
Turner and Pagan both have a multi-hit game. Pagan had two RBIs, and Turner only struck out once this game. Positives for both.
Wright and Paulino each had one hit in the game.
Duda 0-3 with an RBI.
Game Goat
Bobby freakin’ Parnell
Up Next
Mike Pelfrey goes up against for Met, Livan Hernandez as the Mets continue their series with the Nationals. Game time is 1:35 PM.
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NL East Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 26 | 17 | .605 | - |
| Nationals | 25 | 17 | .595 | 0.5 |
| Marlins | 23 | 19 | .548 | 2.5 |
| Mets | 22 | 20 | .524 | 3.5 |
| Phillies | 21 | 22 | .488 | 5.0 |
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yeah, audition all you want for the closer role, holmes… You aren’t nailing that one down for next year, that’s for sure.
Parnell for closer, yeah right!
Heck the new guy Herera did great last night. where was he in the ninth?
He was used in the sixth. Faced one batter and got a DP to end the inning with two pitches.
Herrera had alredy been used in the bottom of the 6th. Game was tied at that point so no way of knowing if a save situation would exist in the 9th.
Besides, I doubt Herrera is next in line for the closer role. I’m kind of done though with the Parrnell experiment. He wasn’t getting it done in the 8th half the time and his handful of saves for the most part have been kind of shaky. They’d better have a plan B.
Pathetic
I’ve said this for awhile now. Bobby Parnell IS NOT FIT TO BE THE CLOSER OF THIS BALL CLUB. Parnell isn’t mentally capable to close out games. I think he is almost the exact same way as Pelf when he struggles. He gives up one hit, and then he continues to fall. The only difference really is that Parnell isn’t a sap and bites his glove like Pelfrey.
I think either Izzy, or Manny Acosta should close for this team. Bobby Parnell should go back to being either the setup man, or be a 7th inning guy.
that’s our future.get used to it.there’s gonna be a lot more of these games for the next five years
I’ve been use to this for awhile man as Pelfrey blew games constantly, so i am already familar with this. LOL
parnellis an arm ithout a head…..or a heart.