Reliever Bobby Parnell came on to pitch for the Mets in a much needed positive appearance. Parnell went 1.1 innings for the Metropolitans on Sunday giving up one hit and striking out one, and not allowing a run.
“I’m so happy for Bobby Parnell, I can’t stand it.” – Terry Collins stated after the Mets 10-7 extra innings win against the Atlanta Braves this past Sunday.
Since August 1st, Parnell has made just nine appearances for the Mets, including a stint on the disabled list. During this span, the former closer has tossed six innings of relief while letting up nine runs, nine hits, and seven walks while striking out only two batters.
Getting Parnell back on track could be another huge bullpen boost for this club. It will be interesting to see with the Mets now having the lead they have in the East if Collins may start to give Parnell more high leverage situations to handle in order to give his big two, Tyler Clippard and Jeurys Familia some more rest.
It’s easy to say this past outing was against a very bad, Atlanta Braves team. That said though, it was still a big situation, one in which Parnell has not fared too well in recent months. Hopefully for the Mets and Parnell, this is a building block on the road back to success.
