Nationals 4 Mets 3 Ooof … just what the heck happened here? The most talented offensive force in the National League — the New York Mets — were facing possibly the worst starting pitcher in all of MLB, Matt Chico. Chico’s ERA was nearly six and a half, he had never gotten past the fifth … Read more
Rockies 11 Mets 5 What an ugly, ugly game. The Colorado Rockies must have had a pregame prayer, or some kind of “come to Jesus” party, because they suddenly remembered how to hit the baseball. The Rox pummeled Mets pitching for 20 hits and 11 runs — all earned. Mike Pelfrey was rocked — pardon … Read more
Mets 2 Rockies 1 After all their blowout victories, this was the type of win the Mets needed to execute — one that required extra innings, the resilience to come back from behind, and the efforts of everyone on the bench. Before bench players Damion Easley and Endy Chavez could provide the heroics, however, the … Read more
Mets 6 Rockies 1 Jo-zayyyyy, Jose Jose Jose, Jo – se, Jose …. Only this time, the chant was not for Jose Reyes, but Jose Valentin. Valentin WAS the Mets’ offense, driving in the first four runs of the game with a three-run homer and a sacrifice fly. He is now 11-27 in his last … Read more
Braves 9 Mets 6 The classic pitcher’s duel between future Hall of Famers Tom Glavine and John Smoltz ended up being a contest decided by nondescript relievers. But more on that later; first, we’ll begin with the initial pitch of the ballgame. On April 8th in Atlanta, Kelly Johnson sat on El Duque’s first pitch … Read more
Mets 7 Braves 2 While most of the 55,143 fans at Shea were there for the free luggage tags, a few of us were there to see the Mets and Braves battle it out for first place. On a beautiful 80-degree afternoon, Mets fans and several hundred dogs were not disappointed, because … Ollie was … Read more
Braves 7 Mets 3 It was too much to ask of Mike Pelfrey. Pelfrey had a tough time, allowing 6 hits, 2 walks, and 4 runs in only 5 innings of work. He was clearly missing two vital tools: confidence and command. After giving up a first-inning homerun to Chipper Jones, Pelfrey turned a whiter … Read more
Mets 11 Marlins 3 Break up the Mets ! The Marlins held Jose Reyes, Carlos Delgado, and Orlando Hernadez to just one hit each. Unfortunately for the fish, everyone else in the lineup had more than one knock. Reyes’ only hit was a triple, and he walked twice and scored two runs. Delgado’s one hit … Read more
