Justin time, Mr. Turner made a pinch-hitting appearance to drive in the game winning run.
Justin Turner ripped a pinch-hit, two-run single in the 8th — perhaps the longest single in Citi Field history — to score Jasons Bay and Pridie to give the Mets a victory over the Dodgers.
Going by the regular order of the Mets’ 5-man starting rotation, it will be knuckleballer R.A. Dickey’s turn to take the mound for Sunday’s ballgame against the Dodgers. Generally speaking, Josh Thole has been R.A.’s unofficial personal catcher — so the battery would tentatively be Dickey and Thole. However, there is some discussion that could change before tomorrow.
In case you missed it in yesterday’s post-game notes, D.J. Carrasco has been sent down to AAA Buffalo. This means that
Look out, National League — here come the Mets!
The Mets won their third consecutive game, tying their longest winning streak of the season.
For the first time in at least 16 years, the Mets out-managed the Braves to a victory.
And yes, that includes the Bobby Valentine years (no offense, Bobby V.).
Today’s Mets lineup vs. the Braves in Atlanta: Jose Reyes – SS Josh Thole – C David Wright – 3B Carlos Beltran – RF Ike Davis – 1B Angel Pagan – CF Willie Harris – LF Brad Emaus – 2B Dillon Gee – P Game time is 1:35 PM and will be broadcast in the … Read more
After one appearance, Pat Misch is on his way back to Buffalo, assuming he gets through waivers. Dillon Gee will be promoted to make the start against the Braves on Sunday afternoon.
According to Adam Rubin at ESPN-NY, Pat Misch has agreed to accept an assignment to AAA Buffalo. Good move for Misch, I think, since his best shot at returning to the bigs is likely with the Mets. As much as I’d like to believe that Chris Young is going to stay healthy for more than … Read more
