Monthly Archives: May 2006

Cardinals 1 Mets 0 It would just figure that Steve Trachsel throws the best game he’ll throw all year, on the same night that Mark Mulder holds the Mets to four hits and no runs. Or would it? Actually, this … Continue reading →

Mets 8 Cardinals 3 The rain came down in the middle of the 7th, then the floodgates opened in the top of the 8th. After pitching six strong innings, but exiting with the score tied, it looked as though tough … Continue reading →

Brewers 6 Mets 5 This was a game the Mets could not afford to lose, for several reasons. First off, they had Pedro on the hill. When the back end of your rotation is the crapshoot called Steve Trachsel, Jose … Continue reading →

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 →