The Happy Recap: Mets 13, Marlins 0
2008 record: 2-1 (second place)
Ollie, Ollie, Ollie .... OY! OY! OY! Now there's a chant we'd like to hear at Shea Stadium (and hopefully Citi Field).
Oliver Perez looked great Wednesday night, throwing six shutout inning against the hapless Marlins in a very lopsided win for the Mets on a day they learned that Pedro was headed for the 15-day DL, and would likely be out 4-6 weeks. It was the perfect tonic for a fan base that was reeling from the previous 24 hours.
Perez had the slider goin' on and was in total control, which is the Good Ollie, the one we love. He only allowed five hits and one walk and struck out eight. Outstanding.
He got plenty of run support as the Mets hammered Andrew Miller and later, Lee Gardner. Ryan Church and David Wright each had three hits, three RBI and a homer, and Wright's was an absolute bomb. Carlos Beltran had three doubles and should have had a home run, too, but it was reversed by the clueless umpiring crew, who had it right the first time. I'd like to know what evidence they had that compelled them to reverse the call -- which is rare -- when the video showed that the ball clanged off the railing, which is not in play.
Carlos Delgado also had two hits, which was good to see. We also caught a glimpse of new starter Nelson Figueroa.
Back to Pedro -- it could have been worse, I guess. Just chalk it up to bad luck and hope there are more outings like Perez turned in. Johan, Ollie and Maine -- we can live with that. In the meantime, don't hold your breath waiting for Pedro to return, if you believe the analysis provided by ESPN's Stephania Bell.
Finally, just wanted to throw in what a pleasure it is to listen to Gary Cohen, Ron Darling and Keith Hernandez. Best three-man baseball booth ever.
Ollie, Ollie, Ollie .... OY! OY! OY! Now there's a chant we'd like to hear at Shea Stadium (and hopefully Citi Field).
Oliver Perez looked great Wednesday night, throwing six shutout inning against the hapless Marlins in a very lopsided win for the Mets on a day they learned that Pedro was headed for the 15-day DL, and would likely be out 4-6 weeks. It was the perfect tonic for a fan base that was reeling from the previous 24 hours.
Perez had the slider goin' on and was in total control, which is the Good Ollie, the one we love. He only allowed five hits and one walk and struck out eight. Outstanding.
He got plenty of run support as the Mets hammered Andrew Miller and later, Lee Gardner. Ryan Church and David Wright each had three hits, three RBI and a homer, and Wright's was an absolute bomb. Carlos Beltran had three doubles and should have had a home run, too, but it was reversed by the clueless umpiring crew, who had it right the first time. I'd like to know what evidence they had that compelled them to reverse the call -- which is rare -- when the video showed that the ball clanged off the railing, which is not in play.
Carlos Delgado also had two hits, which was good to see. We also caught a glimpse of new starter Nelson Figueroa.
Back to Pedro -- it could have been worse, I guess. Just chalk it up to bad luck and hope there are more outings like Perez turned in. Johan, Ollie and Maine -- we can live with that. In the meantime, don't hold your breath waiting for Pedro to return, if you believe the analysis provided by ESPN's Stephania Bell.
Finally, just wanted to throw in what a pleasure it is to listen to Gary Cohen, Ron Darling and Keith Hernandez. Best three-man baseball booth ever.
Labels: Beltran, Church, Delgado, marlins, Pedro, recap, win, Wright
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