Mets 6 Diamondbacks 2 Going against reigning Cy Young Award winner Brandon Webb, not much was expected of Jorge Sosa. The Mets hoped he could somehow get through five innings and hold the Diamondbacks to a few runs in what promised to be a low-scoring game. In other words, keep the Mets in the game, … Read more
Mets 5 Diamondbacks 3 It was a clearly uncomfortable game for John Maine. But then, all pitchers should be lucky enough to have his discomfort. With a look on his face that conveyed frustration, aggravation, or possibly constipation, Maine nonetheless powered through the Arizona lineup, allowing just one run on six hits and a walk … Read more
Mets 9 Diamondbacks 4 Why the heck did the Mets sign Damion Easley? That’s what I was thinking back in mid-November of last year. Here was a little guy with a loopy swing, washed up for five years now. He wasn’t particularly adept with the glove, and not terribly versatile, either. Why were the Mets … Read more
Mets 6 Marlins 3 Thank goodness. For a minute there, it looked like the Mets were going to get swept by the Fish in Shea — something that absolutely, positively, cannot happen. Ever. After giving up a quick run in the first inning, Oliver Perez kept his composure and pitched masterfully before running out of … Read more
Marlins 5 Mets 2 It’s time to invite Mo Vaughn and Eddie Kranepool back to Shea to compete with Carlos Delgado in a 30-yard dash to see who is the slowest first baseman in Mets history. You wouldn’t mind the fact that Carlos carries a piano on his back around the bases, but does he … Read more
Marlins 9 Mets 6 Let’s play pretend. Pretend it is the top of the third inning, there are two outs, and there is a 1-2 count on the opposing pitcher. How would you guess the inning would turn out? If you guessed five runs scored on two walks and four hits, you’d be right. Mets … Read more
Mets 1 Nationals 0 John Maine was sparkling on Sunday afternoon. With each start, he comes closer to establishing himself as a #2 or #1 stopper. Maine struck out eight, allowed three hits, and walked three over seven strong innings. A key point in the game — and a test of Maine’s character — came … Read more
Mets 6 Nationals 2 It took long enough, but finally the Mets executed the “big hit”. With one out in the top of the 12th, bases loaded, tie game and the infield in, Carlos Beltran bounced a ball down the first base line, past Robert Fick, and into the right field corner, scoring two runs. … Read more
