Fueled by a strong eight innings by Mike Pelfrey, and the offensive contributions of Chris Carter, the Mets beat the Pirates by a score of 7-2 Game Notes After beginning the game shaky, Mike Pelfrey worked himself into a groove. Big Pelf went eight innings, allowing two runs on five hits, one earned including a home run while walking two and striking out five. Pelfrey was just on point today,...
Read MoreAAA International League: Buffalo 7/9/0, Rochester 3/7/2 cf Jesus Feliciano 2 for 3, run, BB, .339, CS (5) 2b Justin Turner 1 for 3, .311 lf Lucas Duda 1 for 3, 2 runs, 2b (17), BB, .318 1b Nick Evans 2 for 4, run, HR (3), 2 RBI (15), .320 rf Fernando Martinez 1 for 4, run, 3 Ks, .255 3b Mike Cervanek 0 for 3, run, BB, .242 dh Russ Adams 2 for 4, run, 2b, HR, 3 RBI, .2 65 ss Luis Hernandez 0 for...
Read MoreAtlanta Braves: (71-50; Leader) The Braves took two of three form the Washington Nationals. The Bravos will travel to Chicago to play the Cubs. So apparently, Derrek Lee won’t have far to travel. Philadelphia Phillies: (68-52; -2.5) The Phillies took two of three from the San Francisco Giants, (they did not face Lincecum), and will head home to play the Nationals. Florida Marlins: (60-60; -10.5)...
Read MoreIn yesterday’s New York Times, Tyler Kepner, who once was that paper’s Mets beat reporter, writes a speculative and thought-provoking piece about the WIlpons either canning or retaining Minaya. Basically, their choice at season’s end will be telling. Wilpon has said little about Minaya and Manuel, and at this point he seems likely to wait until the end of the season to...
Read MoreYesterday afternoon was one of those days you don’t forget – usually it’s good news you remember, but the bad news often creeps up when you least expect it and therefore clings in memory. Roger Clemens – is there anyone in sports who doesn’t recognize that name? And how many little boys idolized him and his accomplishments? We last saw Roger – in public...
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