If the Mets lose 4-5 to the Pirates and Nationals, what happens in the coming weeks when they face the Phillies, Yankees, and Rays? They will need high-powered binoculars to locate Philadelphia, that’s what. With Mike Pelfrey and John Maine graciously serving up batting practice to the opposition, the mantra is becoming: Santana and Livan and pray for a hurricane. Seriously, by the time...
Read MoreRound One On Friday June 4th after the Mets got swept by the Pirates, Carlos Beltran said he was embarrassed. “We have to play better. There’s no doubt we have to play better. I mean, we have to take this personally. It can’t happen. It can’t happen us being able to come here and lose three games just like that. It just can’t happen. Three games with this team – I know they’re a...
Read MoreFriday night on SNY Keith Hernandez submitted one of his be performances as a color commentator that I can remember. On several occasions Keith played the role of former player perfectly, and a few times he had to reel Gary Cohen in before Cohen went of the deep end. Early on in the game David Wright was called safe on a play at third base. Replay showed that David was clearly out. Replay also...
Read MoreBuffalo 2, Indianapolis 9 cf Cory Sullivan 1 for 4, K, .253 lf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 4, .301 rf Matt Watson 1 for 3, run, BB, K, .167 1b Willy Pena 2 for 4, run, HR, 2 RBI, K, .257 3b Mike Lamb 0 for 4, K, .186 c Robinson Cancel 0 for 4, .196 ss Jon Malo 1 for 4, K, .205 2b Luis Rivera 1 for 3, .500 Lance Broadway 4.2 IP, 8 H, 7 ER, 1/3 BB/K, HR, 7.17 era, L (0-3), 82:56:26, 8:3:3 Tim McNab 0.1...
Read MoreGame Summary It was only a two hour game, but felt like an eternity for the Mets. John Maine gave up seven runs to give the lead to the Nationals. Mets offense was only able to score one run against John Lannan who pitched a complete game. Mets lose game two to the Nationals 7-1. Pitching John Maine did not have a great start against the Nationals. He gave up three runs in just the first inning...
Read MoreThe Mets have been socked with too many injuries and a fair share of adversity so far this season. When that happens, it becomes so hard to spot some of the good things that have also emerged out of all the drama and upheaval. One such positive has been the outstanding pitching of Livan Hernandez. Who could have ever predicted how vital he would become to our rotation? Another positive has been...
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