Marlins 11 Mets 4 At first, it seemed as though the game was in the bag for the Mets. They had a 4-zip lead early on, and Jonathon Niese was mowing down the Fish, striking out 6 in the first three frames. The Fish chipped out two in the fourth on a homer by Hanley … Read more
Rumor has it that the Dodgers have placed Manny Ramirez on waivers — and you thought we’d go through an entire season without a Manny rumor. There is also speculation that Manny has already been claimed by the White Sox, and a deal is imminent that will send him to Chicago. But just for a … Read more
Marlins 5 Mets 4 So close … but it was a case of too little, too late. And a shame, too, because the Mets had an opportunity to gain another game on BOTH the Braves and the Phillies. And we DO want the Mets to continue fighting for a playoff spot, don’t we? Game Notes … Read more
Mets 6 Marlins 5 They’re not dead yet! The Mets came from behind in dramatic fashion, as the beleaguered Luis Castillo stroked a game-winning blooper in the bottom of the ninth to drive home Ike Davis with the winning run. The situation was set up the inning before, when Angel Pagan stretched a single into … Read more
Pirates 2 Mets 1 Yet again the Mets waste an exceptional effort by ace Johan Santana, as the temporarily formidable offense turned back to feeble. Next Mets Game After a travel day on Monday, the Mets make their way back to Flushing to host the Marlins at 7:05 pm on Tuesday. R.A. Dickey faces Josh … Read more
Mets 5 Pirates 1 Jonathon Niese threw a complete game and David Wright blasted a 3-run homer to lead the Mets to a convincing victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in International League action on Saturday night. The game was halted after five innings due to embarrassment rain. Since the game ended abruptly, this game recap … Read more
Mets 7 Pirates 2 Too bad it took 122 games for the Mets to find a team that their lineup could put a whuppin’ on. The Mets scored, scored, and scored some more, to the point where one might’ve began to feel sorry for Jeff Karstens and the AAA team behind him. But it was … Read more
Astros 3 Mets 2 A split is like kissing your sister. Or something. Game Notes Tom Glavine Pat Misch hurled 6 innings, allowing 4 hits and 3 runs, walking none. Not a bad start by any means. But he gave up a monster blast to Carlos Lee that drove home all three Houston runs and … Read more
