The Brew-crew topped the Mets 5-3 as Ben Sheets outdueled Johan Santana. Santana allowed three home runs and all five runs while on the mound this afternoon.
I'm not worried. He gave up the most HR in the league last year, but he Sheets was simply better. He set down 18 Mets in a row before David Wright went yard with a solo shot.
Eh, go get 'em tomorrow Oliver Perez!
4/13/08
4/12/08
Lineup vs. the Brewers
The Mets take on the Brewers for the second straight day after winning game one by a score of 4-3. Today, Johan Santana is making his first home start as a member of the New York Mets.
Lineup:
LF Angel Pagan
2B Luis Castillo
3B David Wright
CF Carlos Beltran
1B Carlos Delgado
RF Ryan Church
SS Damion Easley
C Brian Schneider
SP Johan Santana
Santana vs. Ben Sheets
Great pitching matchup today...Pagan leading off as Jose Reyes takes a day off...Castillo making his first start in three days.
Lineup:
LF Angel Pagan
2B Luis Castillo
3B David Wright
CF Carlos Beltran
1B Carlos Delgado
RF Ryan Church
SS Damion Easley
C Brian Schneider
SP Johan Santana
Santana vs. Ben Sheets
Great pitching matchup today...Pagan leading off as Jose Reyes takes a day off...Castillo making his first start in three days.
Happy Santana Day!
Yes, it's that time of the week. Johan Santana is scheduled to make his first start at Shea Stadium as a member of the New York Mets.
Of course, I have to go to come kickball event and then we're hitting the road and heading back to New Jersey for a concert tonight. I'll be back either super late tonight or tomorrow morning with my recap and notes and all that good stuff. Hopefully I'll be able to get a little taste of Howie Rose and Wayne Hagin on the radio since I haven't heard that tandem yet this year.
Anyway, have a great day everyone! Let's go Mets!
Here's the forecast via Weather.com:
(Secretly hoping for a rain-out. Sorry!)
Of course, I have to go to come kickball event and then we're hitting the road and heading back to New Jersey for a concert tonight. I'll be back either super late tonight or tomorrow morning with my recap and notes and all that good stuff. Hopefully I'll be able to get a little taste of Howie Rose and Wayne Hagin on the radio since I haven't heard that tandem yet this year.
Anyway, have a great day everyone! Let's go Mets!
Here's the forecast via Weather.com:
(Secretly hoping for a rain-out. Sorry!)
Sanchez getting close
Duaner Sanchez is close to making his return to the major leagues, as he will attempt to pitch
tonight in AAA ball, which would be his first back-to-back outing.
If he completes this final test, he could be back with the Mets by early next week.
He threw a scoreless inning last night, needing only 12 pitches, and walking one. While in the minors, he has thrown five innings, giving up two runs.
Obviously Carlos Muniz is the odd man out if/when Sanchez comes back. When Matt Wise is healthy again, it will get a little more confusing. Joe Smith made the team because Sanchez was on the shelf, but Smith has been stellar so far the season. Tough choice for the Mets, but a good tough decision.
tonight in AAA ball, which would be his first back-to-back outing.If he completes this final test, he could be back with the Mets by early next week.
He threw a scoreless inning last night, needing only 12 pitches, and walking one. While in the minors, he has thrown five innings, giving up two runs.
Obviously Carlos Muniz is the odd man out if/when Sanchez comes back. When Matt Wise is healthy again, it will get a little more confusing. Joe Smith made the team because Sanchez was on the shelf, but Smith has been stellar so far the season. Tough choice for the Mets, but a good tough decision.
4/11/08
Photo of the Day: Figueroa
Brooklyn boy Nelson Figueroa made his first start for the New York Mets, his favorite team as a child and the team that drafted him back in 1995.What a story. The smile across his face at the end of the game was amazing. I'm so happy for him.
(AP Photo/Ed Betz)
Game Recap: Mets 4 -- Brewers 2
It was a special night Friday for Brooklyn-born Nelson Figueroa, as he pitched six innings and earned his first win as a New York Met, as the Mets topped the Brewers by a score of 4-2.
Figueroa, who grew up a Mets fan, made his first appearance, throwing six innings of two hit ball. He allowed two walks, both ended up costing him as those base runners came around to score both runs for the Brewers. Those were the only runs given up by Figueroa and the Mets. Figueroa struck out six batters, needing only 85 pitches to get through six. After each walk, Figueroa allowed deep doubles to J.J. Hardy and Prince Fielder to drive in the runs.
What a feel good story. I love his stuff tonight, but I have to say he was benefiting from a huge strike zone, but he was still dealing all night. Those walks really hurt him, which stinks but what a story. He walked onto the field with a huge smile, ear to ear, across his face. Good stuff.
Joe Smith pitched a hitless seventh inning for the Mets. Aaron Heilman rebounded nicely from three straight disaster innings, pitching a perfect eighth inning, striking out Jason Kendall and Rickie Weeks. Billy Wagner came in to close it out, his first save opportunity in nine days, and set down the heart of the Brewers order 1-2-3.
Any night the bullpen doesn't allow a hit is a good night. Great stuff by Heilman to bounce back after giving up two runs in his last three appearances. Two strike outs tonight is huge for his confidence.
The Mets got on the board in the fourth inning as the first two batters got on base, David Wright with a single and Carlos Beltran taking a base on balls. Carlos Delgado came through, knocking a single to right field and driving in Wright. Beltran ran the bases perfectly as Gabe Gross bobbled it in center and Beltran took third. The smart base running paid off as Damion Easley drove in Beltran with a sac-fly. After a passed ball that allowed Delgado to take second and a single from Ryan Church, Raul Casanova, who was appearing in his first game of the season, singled to left, plating Delgado.
Pagan and Wright both went 2-4 on the night, and Delgado, Easley, Church and Casanova all pick up one hit.
The Mets struck again in the seventh, as they played a little small ball. Endy Chavez walked to start the inning, moved to second on a Marlon Anderson bunt, and Pagan drove him in with a single to right field.
Pagan, Delgado, Easley and Casanova all had one RBI for the Mets tonight. Spreading the love around, I see. I like that. Offense wasn't great tonight, as they hit into two double plays and left six on. But they won, which is all that really counts.
Injury news: Jose Reyes left the game in the bottom of the fifth inning with a "tight left hamstring." On the SNY postgame, he commented that he probably won't play tomorrow.
I think he needs a day any way. Something to clear his head.
Game Ball: Figueroa.
Beardless watch: 3-0.
Figueroa, who grew up a Mets fan, made his first appearance, throwing six innings of two hit ball. He allowed two walks, both ended up costing him as those base runners came around to score both runs for the Brewers. Those were the only runs given up by Figueroa and the Mets. Figueroa struck out six batters, needing only 85 pitches to get through six. After each walk, Figueroa allowed deep doubles to J.J. Hardy and Prince Fielder to drive in the runs.
What a feel good story. I love his stuff tonight, but I have to say he was benefiting from a huge strike zone, but he was still dealing all night. Those walks really hurt him, which stinks but what a story. He walked onto the field with a huge smile, ear to ear, across his face. Good stuff.
Joe Smith pitched a hitless seventh inning for the Mets. Aaron Heilman rebounded nicely from three straight disaster innings, pitching a perfect eighth inning, striking out Jason Kendall and Rickie Weeks. Billy Wagner came in to close it out, his first save opportunity in nine days, and set down the heart of the Brewers order 1-2-3.
Any night the bullpen doesn't allow a hit is a good night. Great stuff by Heilman to bounce back after giving up two runs in his last three appearances. Two strike outs tonight is huge for his confidence.
The Mets got on the board in the fourth inning as the first two batters got on base, David Wright with a single and Carlos Beltran taking a base on balls. Carlos Delgado came through, knocking a single to right field and driving in Wright. Beltran ran the bases perfectly as Gabe Gross bobbled it in center and Beltran took third. The smart base running paid off as Damion Easley drove in Beltran with a sac-fly. After a passed ball that allowed Delgado to take second and a single from Ryan Church, Raul Casanova, who was appearing in his first game of the season, singled to left, plating Delgado.
Pagan and Wright both went 2-4 on the night, and Delgado, Easley, Church and Casanova all pick up one hit.
The Mets struck again in the seventh, as they played a little small ball. Endy Chavez walked to start the inning, moved to second on a Marlon Anderson bunt, and Pagan drove him in with a single to right field.
Pagan, Delgado, Easley and Casanova all had one RBI for the Mets tonight. Spreading the love around, I see. I like that. Offense wasn't great tonight, as they hit into two double plays and left six on. But they won, which is all that really counts.
Injury news: Jose Reyes left the game in the bottom of the fifth inning with a "tight left hamstring." On the SNY postgame, he commented that he probably won't play tomorrow.
I think he needs a day any way. Something to clear his head.
Game Ball: Figueroa.
Beardless watch: 3-0.
Reyes leaves game
Jose Reyes has left the game in the bottom of the 5th inning.
Marlon Anderson has entered the game at second base while Damion Easley has shifted to short.
I'll update as news filters in.
UPDATE: A "tight left hamstring" for Reyes.
UPDATE 2: Reyes says he will "probably" sit tomorrow.
Marlon Anderson has entered the game at second base while Damion Easley has shifted to short.
I'll update as news filters in.
UPDATE: A "tight left hamstring" for Reyes.
UPDATE 2: Reyes says he will "probably" sit tomorrow.
Lineup vs. the Brewers
After taking two out of three from the Phillies, the Mets welcome the Brewers in for a three game set, weather permitting.
Lineup:
SS Jose Reyes
LF Angel Pagan
3B David Wright
CF Carlos Beltran
1B Carlos Delgado
2B Damion Easley
RF Ryan Church
C Raul Casanova
P Nelson Figueroa
Figueroa vs. Manny Parra
Luis Castillo is sitting again tonight. Casanova is making his first appearance for the Mets. He is the last player on any 25-man roster to get into the game.
Lineup:
SS Jose Reyes
LF Angel Pagan
3B David Wright
CF Carlos Beltran
1B Carlos Delgado
2B Damion Easley
RF Ryan Church
C Raul Casanova
P Nelson Figueroa
Figueroa vs. Manny Parra
Luis Castillo is sitting again tonight. Casanova is making his first appearance for the Mets. He is the last player on any 25-man roster to get into the game.
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