Found June 27, 2009 on Mets Merized Online: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Alex Cora
TEAMS: New York Mets

It was a tough game to watch tonight at Citi Field, as the Mets were shutout by the Yankees 5-0. Alex Cora’s single in the sixth inning was the only hit the Mets had tonight, as the Yankees came so close to pitching the first no-hitter at Citi Field… For the second day in a row! What I found most [...]
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