Jul
1
2012

Dodger Domination Continues As Mets Roll 5-0

An article by Satish Ram

Johan Santana delivered a masterful performance and Ike Davis blasted a three-run homer as the Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 and handing them their seventh straight loss, .

Santana was at his crafty best and improved to 6-4, allowing just three hits in his eight scoreless innings while walking two and striking out three. In five career starts against the Dodgers, Santana is now 5-0 with a 0.50 ERA.

The offense definitely did enough today, as two doubles and subsequent sac flies had the Mets up 2-0 early through the fifth. Ike Davis put the game away in the sixth with a towering shot to CF that plated three, effectively killing whatever hope was left in that depleted Dodger dugout. The home run came one pitch after David Wright was intentionally walked.

Parnell finished up with a scoreless ninth to give the Mets back to back shutouts and their fourth straight victory.

The Mets wrap up their series with the Dodgers with Dillon Gee going up against Clayton Kershaw in a Sunday night finale at 8:00 PM. A four game road sweep would be huge.

About the Author: Satish Ram

I am a Senior Writer and Editor here at MetsMerized - where I specialize in Minor League coverage. I have been on the staff since 2007 and I am currently in my third semester of college in New York City. You can find me at www.facebook.com/SatishRam or @SilverHeatMMO. Feel free to message me - I love talking about the Mets or baseball overall with anybody.

3 Comments + Add Comment

Fonzie13 July 1, 2012 at 2:59 am

Ike is not only back he’s officially on fire. I’d really love to see them take it to Kershaw tonight. Just a few nights ago people were panicking after the pair of Cubbie debacles and just like I said in the shoutbox, We’re all panicking and watch we go into LA and tear up the Dodgers. Sure enough we have a chance to sweep. LGM!
Christopher Masiello July 1, 2012 at 7:42 am

Just a few weeks ago everyone was saying that they need to acquire a power hitter in the lineup. Well they traded the worst first basemen in baseball for the real Ike Davis. All it cost was patience.
Best move that Sandy and Terry have made all year.
Gina July 1, 2012 at 10:28 am

Ike, Ike, Baby! Breaking News: The Mets have just acquired e lefthanded power hitter who will bat cleanup behind David Wright as they begin their push for the post season. The young slugger has paid immediate dividends already and besides his potent bat he gives the Mets a stellar defender at first base.

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