Mets took game two of the series against the Braves winning 3-1 and reach .500 on the season. Game Notes Jonathon Niese pitched another great 5 1/3 innings of baseball. He fell into some deep bases loaded trouble in the first inning but was able to fight his way out of it. Niese allowed five hits, walked a season high five batters while striking out six, and only allowed one run for another...
Read MoreThrough the first 17 games of the season the New York Mets are 8-9. No, this is not the fast start that us fans had wanted to see the team get off to, but it not too bad considering the losses of the first 4 series. Also, we are yet to see the offense come alive with Wright and Bay not producing at their normal rate. The pitching staff is not as bad as many had thought it to be so far, and...
Read MoreEven with a John Maine injury, the Mets offense proved effective in their 5-2 win versus the Atlanta Braves Game Notes John Maine looked decent for 3 2/3 innings until he was pulled with an injury in his left, non throwing elbow. Maine walked two, struck out three and gave up one run which was right before he was pulled. His velocity was still around 90, but in the early innings he was throwing...
Read MoreAAA International League: Buffalo 3/9/0, Pawtucket 5/5/0 Tobi Stoner got ripped for 5 runs on 5 hits and 5 walks in 6 innings for his second IL loss of the season tonight. Kiko Calero had a clean 2 innings in relief, striking out 4. The Bisons offense had 9 hits and drew 4 walks while going a pitiful 1 for 13 (.077), leaving 10 on base, and striking out 7 times. Jason Pridie and Ruben Tejada had...
Read MoreLast night’s Met victory provided me with a brief moment of satisfaction as it pertains to this team. It’s frustrating seeing the Mets flailing away at the baseball at times. Johan pitched pretty well however, and the Mets finally won a series. Rejoice Met Nation! I must broach a subject that has perplexed and exasperated me these last 48 hours though… All winter and spring, I...
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