Monthly Archives: April 2007

Mets Game 20: Loss

Rockies 11 Mets 5 What an ugly, ugly game. The Colorado Rockies must have had a pregame prayer, or some kind of “come to Jesus” party, because they suddenly remembered how to hit the baseball. The Rox pummeled Mets pitching … Continue reading

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Mets Game 19: Win

Mets 2 Rockies 1 After all their blowout victories, this was the type of win the Mets needed to execute — one that required extra innings, the resilience to come back from behind, and the efforts of everyone on the … Continue reading

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What’s Wrong With Wright?

Despite hitting safely in the first 14 games of the year, David Wright has not been … well … “right”. Nearly one-eighth of the way into the season, and through 69 at-bats, Wright is batting .261 with no homeruns and … Continue reading

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Metal Bats Banned in NYC

Mayor Bloomberg’s veto of an aluminum bat ban in New York City high school baseball leagues was overturned by the City council. Beginning in September 2007, metal bats are outlawed in New York high school baseball competition. You may think … Continue reading

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Mets Game 18: Win

Mets 6 Rockies 1 Jo-zayyyyy, Jose Jose Jose, Jo – se, Jose …. Only this time, the chant was not for Jose Reyes, but Jose Valentin. Valentin WAS the Mets’ offense, driving in the first four runs of the game … Continue reading

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Series Preview: Mets vs. Rockies

The Mets have a choice: they can lay down against the NL West’s last-place Colorado Rockies, or they can take their frustrations against the Rox. After letting a huge win over John Smoltz and the Braves slip away, it’s time … Continue reading

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Mets Game 17: Loss

Braves 9 Mets 6 The classic pitcher’s duel between future Hall of Famers Tom Glavine and John Smoltz ended up being a contest decided by nondescript relievers. But more on that later; first, we’ll begin with the initial pitch of … Continue reading

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How to Beat Smoltz

Yes, it’s early in the season, and the Mets will face the Braves a dozen more times before the season is over. However, the Mets do not want to lose a series at home to their arch rival from Atlanta. … Continue reading

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