A gem from Mike Pelfrey.
The New York Mets (38-39) beat the Milwaukee Brewers (42-36) by a score of 1-0.
Pelfrey was as good as could be. Seven and 2-3 on the mound, surrendering six hits, two walks while striking out six. It seemed like anytime he was in a jam, he induced a double play.
Just what the doctor ordered. With this anemic offense, the Mets needed a strong start just to stay close. They got exactly that.
Pelfrey cam out with runners on first and second and two outs in the 8th in favor of Sean Green. Green got a ground ball to third base to end the inning and the threat.
A huge out. Well done.
Francisco Rodriguez entered for the 9th inning and let up a leadoff single to Ryan Braun. Unphased, K-Rod set the next three batters down on a line drive and two groundballs to preserve the victory and the win.
And his control was much, much better this time around.
For the game’s only run, credit is due to Luis Castillo and Ryan Church.
Leading off the sixth inning, Castillo dropped a hit just inside the line in left field for what ended up being a ground-rule double. After David Wright struck out for the third time that game, Church came to the plate and snuck a single under the glove of Craig Counsell and into centerfield, plating Castillo.
And that was all the Mets needed. Thank you, Pelfrey.
Game Ball: Mike Pelfrey