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 MoreThe Mets try to make it two in a row tonight as they take on the Pirates for game 2. Yesterday was an all around great game for the Amazin’s as they pitched well (starting with a great outing by Big Pelf and finished off by Parnell) and hit well (7 runs, 15 hits including 3 from each Wright and Reyes). The goal will be to keep that going with Niese on the mound and the Mets bats against...
Read MoreIn a post by Andy McCullough on NJ.com, he writes that Jerry Manuel does not expect Jason bay to return this season. The reports the manager says he sees do not offer much hope. Jerry Manuel indicated on Friday he does not expect to see outfielder Jason Bay return to the playing field this year. Bay, Manuel said, continues to suffer from concussive symptoms and has yet to resume baseball...
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...
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