Mets 7 Reds 5 So much for the pitcher’s duel. The Mets jumped on Edinson Volquez early, scoring three runs in the first three innings and running up his pitch count. They knocked him out by the fifth but had a slim 5-4 lead as Mike Pelfrey also was roughed up by the Reds. Pelfrey, … Read more
Reds 7 Mets 2 We could blame Carlos Beltran for giving away two runs in the field and impersonating a statue with runners on base at the bat. But this loss comes down to one thing: how in the world did Josh Fogg — he of the 7.94 ERA — hold the Mets to one … Read more
Reds 5 Mets 2 Not even the genius of Jerry Manuel could save the Mets on this evening, as their 10-game winning streak came to a close in Cincinnati. Once again the Mets starting pitcher — in this case John Maine — crapped the bed and put the team in a hole. For the second … Read more
Mets 10 Reds 8 The Mets won their 10th in the row — the first time they’ve done that since 1991 — and pulled into a tie for first place. Their “ace” shat the bed, but the Reds starter was one run worse. In the end, it was a battle of the bullpens. Johan Santana … Read more
My goal to replace Mike and the Mad Dog with someone who follows the Mets (and can correctly pronounce “Duaner Sanchez” … it’s NOT DWAY-nar, Mr. Francesa) continues with a guest appearance on Mike Silva’s NY Baseball Digest. You can hear me spew about the Mets’ chances in the second half by clicking here. FYI … Read more
Mets 7 Rockies 0 Mike Pelfrey was spectacular. AGAIN. Who IS this guy? It’s not the feeble doe we saw on the mound in 2006, 2007, and the first two months of 2008. This new guy has command, confidence, and maybe even a mean streak. Against every batter, I’m in awe and grateful surprise watching … Read more
Mets 3 Rockies 0 If not for a Brad Hawpe single in the fourth, the Mets might have made history. At the time, Hawpe’s flare off of sore-shouldered Pedro Martinez seemed innocent enough. But by the time David Wright snared a liner off the bat of Garrett Atkins in the top of the ninth to … Read more
Mets 2 Rockies 1 It was the eighth inning, with two outs. Carlos Beltran had just popped up, and Damion Easley was walking to the batter’s box. Meantime, one of our dogs was walking around the living room, looking uncomfortable. She was sniffing her butt. My wife says, “I think she needs to go out.” … Read more
