Astros 7 Mets 3 That one hurt. The game was a dogfight from the beginning, with both teams scoring in the first frame — the Mets on an RBI single by David Wright and the ‘stros on a solo homer by Kaz Matsui. Opposing pitcher Brandon Backe then blasted a solo shot of his own … Read more
Marlins 7 Mets 5 It couldn’t go on forever. Eventually, the Mets had to lose a series, and Mike Pelfrey had to lose a game. No need to panic — yet. Pelfrey was battered for five runs on eight hits — with all five scores coming in his last frame, the fourth. The Fish held … Read more
Mets 4 Marlins 1 Finally, Carlos Beltran came through with a big hit, as he drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the sixth to break a 1-1 tie. Oliver Perez was outstanding, allowing just one run on five hits and three walks in six innings, striking out five. Aaron Heilman, pitching on … Read more
So yesterday New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel announced that Fernando Tatis is his left fielder: “He right now is our leftfielder,” Manuel said. “There is no question about it.” I’m not sure whether to take that as a good sign or the kiss of death. Pardon my pessimism, but I do have this slight … Read more
Marlins 7 Mets 3 Dat wuz one Uggla loss … The Mets and Marlins exchanged blows and the lead for seven and a half innings, before the Fish broke the game wide open against the Mets’ bullpen in the bottom of the eighth. The Mets scored first, getting two runs in the second frame thanks … Read more
With the Pirates getting the young outfielder they wanted — Jose Tabata — they might be less inclined to trade Jason Bay. Though, insiders believe they’re still shopping Bay in the hopes of landing more prospects — particularly another arm. MLB.com’s “Trade Talk” blog suggests that Bay could have been had by the Braves for … Read more
With the news that Manny Ramirez is unhappy in Boston (ho-hum, what else is new?), we’d expect to hear at least some speculation regarding the Mets’ interest in the sour star. But nothing — not a whisper. Strange, isn’t it? After all, Manny has been unhappy in Boston every year for the past, oh, six … Read more
Mets 9 Cardinals 1 Jerry Manuel said he needed Johan Santana to pitch deep into the game. Johan did one better — he finished it. Santana allowed just one run on six hits in nine innings — a complete game, I think they call it. He walked one and struck out five, throwing an extremely … Read more
