I don't know what it is with the Mets. They are in first place, they have been winning much more then losing of late, they have done some good things, but sheesh----when they lose they lose ugly! They dropped an eleven inning, 3-2 decision last night to the Dodgers. It is another game the Mets should have won.
Case in point (this will help you with my Little League reference)with the game tied in the top of the eleventh, Ryan Church was on first base. Angel Pagan drilled one into the gap that should have easily scored the go ahead run. It would have too except that Mr. Church was evidently unaware that your foot must touch third base before heading home! Inexcusable for a Big leaguer to be called out on such a careless play!
You want more? In the bottom of the eleventh, a fly ball was hit to the outfield, should have been Beltran's ball (you are supposed to defer to the Centerfielder when either player can get to it). Well, someone forgot to impart this little bit of baseball wisdom on Angel Pagan who did not defer and the two players watched the ball fall between them setting the table for the game winning run.
I got visions of Walter Matthau coaching the Bad News Bears last night!
The Mets are still in first and that is good, but if they keep on blowing games they should win it will come back to haunt them, once again, in September.
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