Mets 18 Cubs 5 Where was all this offense for the past fifty or so games? The Mets exploded for double-digit runs for the first time since June 22nd in Detroit as they rolled over the Cubs in Chicago to avoid a sweep. Game Notes Jonathon Niese wasn’t spectacular, but he didn’t need to be … Read more
Braves 9 Mets 2 Time to wave the white flag … where is General Sherman when you need him? Game Notes Jonathon Niese gave up 8 runs on 10 hits and 2 walks in 4 2/3 innings, but only three of the runs were earned thanks to a botched grounder by Luis Castillo — that … Read more
Marlins 11 Mets 4 At first, it seemed as though the game was in the bag for the Mets. They had a 4-zip lead early on, and Jonathon Niese was mowing down the Fish, striking out 6 in the first three frames. The Fish chipped out two in the fourth on a homer by Hanley … Read more
Mets 5 Pirates 1 Jonathon Niese threw a complete game and David Wright blasted a 3-run homer to lead the Mets to a convincing victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in International League action on Saturday night. The game was halted after five innings due to embarrassment rain. Since the game ended abruptly, this game recap … Read more
Mets 3 Astros 1 Closer? Who needs a closer? The Mets began the After K-Rod Era in fine style, taking a close one from the Astros — and sealing the deal with a save by Hisanori Takahashi. But see, that’s the difference that sets the great teams like the Mets apart from all the rest: … Read more
Rockies 6 Mets 2 As late as the 7th inning, the Mets looked like they might add to their already MLB-leading total of 16 shutouts. Instead, they added to their MLB-leading total of grand slams allowed, pushing the number to 9 and in turn losing both the shutout and the ballgame. Game Notes Jonathon Niese … Read more
Phillies 7 Mets 5 Jonathon Niese had his big curveball working, the home plate umpire had a huge, pitcher-friendly strike zone, and the Phillies were without Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, and Shane Victorino. In other words, a sure-fire formula for success. But, something went wrong on the way toward fulfilling that formula — I blame … Read more
Diamondbacks 14 Mets 1 Since the second half began, the Mets could not blame the pitching for their woes — it was the offense that was sputtering while the starters and relievers did their darnedest to limit scoring by the opposition. The thought has been that eventually, the offense would come around and, combined with … Read more
