Mets 5 Padres 1 Put away that broom — there will be no sweep in San Diego! One of the big reasons the Mets acquired Johan Santana was to avoid prolonged losing streaks. What they didn’t count on, though, were periods of losing 6 out of 8, or 7 out of 10. In any case, … Read more
Cardinals 12 Mets 7 Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse … Thanks to Iron Mike, the Mets were able to touch the previously untouchable Joel Pineiro for 7 runs on 11 hits in only five frames. Combine that with the fact they had ace Johan Santana on the mound, and you would … Read more
Mets 7 Rockies 0 Break up the Mets! The steamrolling juggernaut known as the New York Mets flattened the Rockies for their fifth consecutive victory. The Mets’ offense singled Jason Hammel to death in the second inning, giving ace Johan Santana an early five-nothing lead. They tacked on another two, but Santana needed only one, … Read more
Astros 5 Mets 4 The Mets finally got some offense, and had their ace on the mound. But their ace did not pitch like an ace. Johan Santana was removed from the game after allowing five runs on a career-high 12 hits and 3 walks in 6 2/3 innings. He was bitten by the long … Read more
Mets 5 Braves 1 It took them 90 games, but the Mets finally learned how to play small ball. Johan Santana and Kenshin Kawakami engaged in a pitchers’ duel for the first five innings, before the Mets scratched out two runs on a bases-loaded walk and a groundout. Then, in the top of the ninth, … Read more
Mets 4 Reds 0 The Jeff Francoeur Era has begun — and it’s begun with a bang. Sparked by Francoeur’s spectacular defense, ICBM-like warmup throws between innings, and clutch hitting, the Mets ravaged the Reds 4-0. Francoeur wasted no time in establishing himself as the team’s new star and face of the franchise, making a … Read more
Phillies 2 Mets 0 Sweepstakes are great, especially if you win. Sweeps week is cool. The book series “Sweep” is supposedly entertaining, particularly if you’re into witches. Hiring a chimney sweeper is a fine idea. Getting swept in Philadelphia, however, is not so wonderful. Johan Santana was very good, but not good enough. He allowed … Read more
The phireworks will be on the phield in Philadelphia this weekend, as the second-place Mets take on the phirst-place Phillies in a series that could be a turning point in the season for both teams. In case you hadn’t noticed, the Phillies are not alone at the top of the division — the Florida Marlins … Read more
