Remember when we suffered through Johan Santana’s awful start in Philadelphia? Some suggested that he was “tipping pitches”, and therefore letting the Phillies hitters know exactly what was coming? Well, maybe the Phillies DID know what pitch was coming, but not because Johan was tipping it — rather, because the Phils’ bullpen coach was stealing … Read more
Nationals 6 Mets 4 Burning rubber is not something the Mets do well. For the sixth time in as many chances, the Mets failed to take the “rubber match” of a three-game series. As a result, the Nationals enter Thursday as the only second-place team in the NL East. Berna – who? Game Notes Roger … Read more
Mets 8 Nationals 6 The last time the Mets brought up a lefthanded-hitting slugger from AAA, they went on a 10-1 run. Tonight, lefthanded-hitting slugger Chris Carter — fresh up from AAA — ripped a double to drive in the go-ahead run and give the Mets a stunning, come-from-behind victory over the Washington Nationals. And … Read more
Nationals 3 Mets 2 Another close game, but the Mets fall short. Game Notes John Maine pitched fairly well, tossing 6 innings and allowing 2 runs on 7 hits and 4 walks. I couldn’t tell by the off-kilter angle of the outfield camera, but it looked like Maine might’ve been rotating his upper body a … Read more
Giants 6 Mets 5 The Mets almost won … but fell a hair short. Still, they took a series they needed to take. Early on, it didn’t seem possible. Mr. Hyde Oliver Perez was walking the ballpark, and the Mets hitters couldn’t touch Tim Lincecum. Then, the wind changed. Thanks to idiotic management decisions, terrible … Read more
Mets 5 Giants 4 Same script, different cast. Following Friday’s storyline, the Mets’ starting pitcher went deep into the game — pitching into the 8th inning — stunting the opposing offense and leaving the game in line for a win. Upon his departure, the bullpen blew the lead, sending the contest into extra innings. Eventually, … Read more
Mets 6 Giants 4 The Mets upended the NL West first-place team, and now own sole possession of second place in the NL East. By all accounts, it was the most thrilling and fulfilling game of 2010. Game Notes Mike Pelfrey returned to the “pre-Phillies” form that made him one of the best pitchers in … Read more
The rollercoaster ride returns to Flushing, and we can only wonder what turn it will take this weekend against the San Francisco Giants. After a week of scoreboard watching and a return to disappointing play, the once-first-place Mets find themselves again on par with the Washington Nationals. This time, though, it’s in a tie for … Read more
