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Mets start four game set in San Diego
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Mets drop second game of doubleheader
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The New York Mets dropped the night cap of yesterday’s doubleheader,
7-1 to the Cincinnati Reds. Starter Mike Pelfrey gave the Mets
a chance going six innings and allowing two runs. However, the
Mets offense must have shot their load in game one since
they made Reds starter Bronson Arroyo look like Sandy Koufax
in game two. The Mets managed just one run on four hits
against Arroyo.
As I have stated all year long, and many of you disagree, I just
think this is who the 2008 Mets are, a little better then a .500 club.
They are a very talented team with some major flaws; aging players
(Carlos Delgado, Moises Alou, Pedro Martinez, etc), no set up man in
the bullpen, a lack of clutch hitters and some questionable gloves in
the field. It seems every time they are poised to make a run, they come
up with a stinker, as was the case yesterday.
Yes, I still love my team, and yes I will be with them regardless of
what happens. But I truly believe we should get used to seeing more of
the same all season long…I would LOVE to be proven wrong.
Mets to battle Dodgers tonight!
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The New York Mets travel West to take on former Yankee skipper Joe
Torre and his Los Angeles Dodgers tonight at 10:10pm, est. Torre’s club
comes into the ballgame with a record of 17-14, while the Mets are
16-13. Two clubs with high hopes for the season looking to get into a
groove should make for an exciting series.
Tonight’s starting pitchers will be for the Mets Oliver Perez (2-2,
4.03 ERA) vs the Dodgers Chad Billingsley (1-4, 5.21 ERA).
If the Mets hope to rise above their just slightly over .500 form,
they need Perez to step it up a notch. The left hander has been
mediocre at best this season and is coming off a nightmare
outing last week against the lowly Pittsburg Pirates. With Pedro
Martinez getting close to returning, somebody..either Perez or Mike
Pelfrey, is going to lose a starting job. Perez should have plenty of
motivation to get it done against the Dodgers.
New York Mets quick hits for 5/5/08, 5/6/08 and 5/7/08:
- Orlando Hernandez will travel to New York this week to have his injured foot reevaluated
- Jorge Sosa leads all relievers with 4 victories on the season
- Ryan Church is tied for the Major League lead among outfielders with 4 assists
- Jose Reyes leads the majors with 5 triples
- 5/6 starting pitchers; Nelson Figueroa vs Hiroki Kurida
- 5/7 starting pitchers; John Maine vs Brad Penny
Pedro impressive through 3 innings!
Through 3 innings against the powerful Tigers lineup, Pedro Martinez looks sharp. The Mets have a 2-0 lead thanks to a lead off triple in the 1st by Jose Reyes and a run scoring sac fly by him in the 2nd. Ivan Rodriguez led off the game with a bloop single to right on the very first pitch. On the next Carlos Guillen grounded into a double play. Two pitches, two outs. Pedro showed his veteran skill and poise by working his way out of a one out bases loaded jam in the second. He also pitched a scoreless 3rd which featured a nasty curve ball that just froze Cabrerra. Very encouraging signs for Mets fans.
The news isn’t all good though as the Mets ridiculous string of injuries continues. Ramon Castro left the game in the second inning as he appeared to aggravate his hamstring. He was replaced by Gustavo Molina who made a perfect throw to nail Ivan Rodriguez trying to steal second base.
Pedro’s big day!!
This afternoon at 1:10 pm all Mets fans look forward to the much anticipated return of Pedro Martinez. With all the well deserved hype over the aquisition of Johan Santana, many seemed to almost forget Pedro. But not Johan "It’s always good to see him and watch him pitch,"Johan Santana said. "He’s a great pitcher, a great guy and a great
friend. Definitely, I’m looking forward to spending all this time
together and to watching him pitch."
How far the Mets are able to go this season depends in large part on Pedro’s recovery from his torn rotator cuff. If he is able to regain the form we all know and love this could be a great way for the Mets to bid farewell to Shea Stadium.
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