Mets 4 Braves 2 At least they didn’t get swept. Game Notes Johan Santana allowed just one run on three hits before leaving the game after only five innings with a pectoral strain. No word on when or whether he’ll be back. David Wright had two hits and a walk in four trips to the … Read more
Braves 4 Mets 1 We were hoping for a sweep, and depending on what happens in game four, we just might get one. Unfortunately, it won’t be the Mets pushing the broom. Game Notes Mike Pelfrey struggled in the early innings, allowing the Braves to build a lead that the feeble Mets offense could not … Read more
Braves 9 Mets 2 Time to wave the white flag … where is General Sherman when you need him? Game Notes Jonathon Niese gave up 8 runs on 10 hits and 2 walks in 4 2/3 innings, but only three of the runs were earned thanks to a botched grounder by Luis Castillo — that … Read more
Braves 9 Mets 3 The Mets lost. But on the bright side, we were given proof that Oliver Perez was NOT kidnapped. Game Notes Mets starter Pat Misch was not good, allowing 5 runs on 8 hits in only 3 innings. Elmer Dessens was better in his bailout role, shutting out the Braves in a … Read more
I have been following Amazin Avenue’s Community Prospect List. It appears that Kirk Nieuwenhuis has emerged as the consensus number-two prospect in the system behind Wilmer Flores. I am not saying I disagree with the ranking, but I will say, if accurate, it is more a testament to the weakness of the Mets farm system, … Read more
Mets 5 Astros 1 Back to .500 — now what? Game Notes R.A. Dickey was his usual spectacular self, setting down the ‘stros through seven stellar innings, allowing just six hits, two walks, and one run. Should we now be expecting him to pitch this way? Josh Thole was the offensive star of the ballgame, … Read more
Astros 4 Mets 1 Win one, lose one. Win one, lose one … As usual, the Mets follow a victory with a loss, sinking one game below the holy grail of .500. Game Notes Johan Santana wasn’t stellar, but he wasn’t awful, either. But when the offense can only muster one measly run off of … Read more
Mets 2 Astros 1 Mike Pelfrey threw ice on the red-hot Houston Astros, Ruben Tejada collected his first hit in 9 days, David Wright drove in his 85th run of the year, and Hisanori Takahashi saved the day as the Mets won the first game of the three-game series and reclaimed their goal of .500 … Read more
