Category Archives: Mets 2006 Games

With a pitching matchup of Jeremi Gonzalez vs. Dana Eveland, one would have to think this would be an unusual game, one where anything might happen. And indeed, nearly anything did happen. If one would have told you, before the … Continue reading →

Brewers 9 Mets 6 This game was lost before it started, when the lineups were handed to the umpire and Jose Lima was listed as the starting pitcher. The Great Lima Experiment must end now. It is ludicrous to believe … Continue reading →

Phillies 2 Mets 0 One of the worst rules in MLB is calling a game “official” after five innings. In fact, this particular game was actually called after 4 1/2 innings, as the Phillies were winning and did not need … Continue reading →

Mets 13 Phillies 4 Batting coach Rick Down delivered an aggressive strategy during his pregame talk with the lineup, and the Mets were obviously listening, as they exploded for 16 hits and 13 runs. By the third inning, they had … Continue reading →

Phillies 5 Mets 4 Everyone has been so concerned with the Atlanta Braves, yet the Phillies are now right in the Mets’ rearview mirror at only three games back. Tonight’s game was an example of what happens when a good … Continue reading →

Braves 13 Mets 3 This game was over before it started. Their two previous wins notwithstanding, there couldn’t be anyone in the Mets’ dugout who thought there was a chance of beating John Smoltz — three days’ rest or not … Continue reading →

Mets 6 Braves 5 If you were to hear the following statements just two weeks ago, would you believe them? 1. Victor Zambrano would pitch 1 1/3 innings, strike out three, and you would be disappointed that he had to … Continue reading →

Mets 8 Braves 7 This was a huge win, for several reasons. Mostly, the win exemplified the 2006 Mets’ level of gumption and intestinal fortitude: this is a team that does not quit. The Metropolitans had no business winning this … Continue reading →