Parnell started strong but faded in the end.....

The Mets second best pitching prospect is trying to dispel the label of reliever. Robert Parnell has been projected as a top reliever but the pitching prospect has been starting since selected by the Mets in 2005. His first year wasn't very note worthy in 2006 but in 2007 he started 29 games going 8-8 with a 4.19 ERA between FSL and Binghamton. This year he started 24 games for AA Binghamton to which he produced a record of 10-6 with an ERA 4.30. After his first start in AAA ended as a successful win tonight Parnell took the mound for his second start. He cruised through the first four inning without allowing a hit or walk while striking out 9 but in the fifth gave up four runs and recorded his first loss in New Orleans. In all, over five innings he allowed four runs, on five hits while not allowing a walk and striking out 10.........Here's tonight's Zephyrs box score...