Yeah, right. The Mets used seven relief pitchers to get 12 outs for last night's 9-7 victory over the Nationals. The eight total -- including starter Brandon Knight -- tied a franchise record for pitchers used in a nine-inning game. This was only the fifth time in team history that the Mets have been quite that desperate, and as I mentioned in today's story, no, the other four were not earlier this season.
As a result, it was interesting to hear a little chirping from Carlos Beltran, who, after smacking two home runs, couldn't believe that the Mets had to hold on by their fingernails after leads of 7-1 and 8-2. Hey Carlos, join the club. Where you been the last six weeks or so?
A couple of observations from last night:
-- Barring some miraculous turnaround, Aaron Heilman is done getting meaningful outs for the Mets. Manuel practically jogged to the mound in the eighth inning last night after Heilman gave up that leadoff double to Wil Nieves followed by a single to pinch hitter Aaron Boone. The Mets will need to find a taker for him this offeason, wonder about what might have been, and move on.
-- It was a little alarming to see Brian Stokes and Joe Smith struggle last night. These two are supposed to be the most reliable members of the shaky bullpen. If they begin to wobble, get the white flag ready.
-- Is David Wright just getting tired? Wright appeared weary going 0-for-5 last night and made a throwing error in the ninth that looked lazy.Granted, the entire lineup has struggled in this series, but Wright is 1-for-13 with six strikeouts and a double play.
-- Knight said he would put the baseball from his first major-league win next to his bronze medal in the trophy case. "In chronological order," he added.
-- Paging Ryan Church. Since his return on Aug. 25, the Mets rightfielder is batting .224 with a .289 on-base percentage and .342 slugging percentage. He has two homers, nine RBI and 19 strikeouts in 22 games.
-- Damion Easley sounds finished for the regular season.
Source: Newsday
Santana is going to have to pitch a complete game tonight. There is no room for a 5 inning performance tonight. As I mentioned before this pen is tired and overused.......
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As a result, it was interesting to hear a little chirping from Carlos Beltran, who, after smacking two home runs, couldn't believe that the Mets had to hold on by their fingernails after leads of 7-1 and 8-2. Hey Carlos, join the club. Where you been the last six weeks or so?
A couple of observations from last night:
-- Barring some miraculous turnaround, Aaron Heilman is done getting meaningful outs for the Mets. Manuel practically jogged to the mound in the eighth inning last night after Heilman gave up that leadoff double to Wil Nieves followed by a single to pinch hitter Aaron Boone. The Mets will need to find a taker for him this offeason, wonder about what might have been, and move on.
-- It was a little alarming to see Brian Stokes and Joe Smith struggle last night. These two are supposed to be the most reliable members of the shaky bullpen. If they begin to wobble, get the white flag ready.
-- Is David Wright just getting tired? Wright appeared weary going 0-for-5 last night and made a throwing error in the ninth that looked lazy.Granted, the entire lineup has struggled in this series, but Wright is 1-for-13 with six strikeouts and a double play.
-- Knight said he would put the baseball from his first major-league win next to his bronze medal in the trophy case. "In chronological order," he added.
-- Paging Ryan Church. Since his return on Aug. 25, the Mets rightfielder is batting .224 with a .289 on-base percentage and .342 slugging percentage. He has two homers, nine RBI and 19 strikeouts in 22 games.
-- Damion Easley sounds finished for the regular season.
Source: Newsday
Santana is going to have to pitch a complete game tonight. There is no room for a 5 inning performance tonight. As I mentioned before this pen is tired and overused.......
Original Story:
http://ddmetsfanblog.blogspot.com/200...
