A lot from a little
A win is a win, and after dropping two straight games at home to a team that is 22 games BELOW .500, we'll take it.
On the surface, the 8-2 win over the Mariners looked like a strong effort from the Mets' offense. But then you notice that the Mets were actually outhit, 6-5, and that six of the eight runs were scored on three home runs -- two by the well-rested David Wright and the other by Jose Reyes. All of the runs came home in the first three innings, which means the Mets' offense returned to its natural state of hibernation the rest of the way.
Good thing John Maine was on the hill. One of the more frustrating things about this Mets team is the fact that they have such a solid 1-2 punch at the top of the rotation with Santana and Maine, so you'd think their fortunes would be better. Maine went six and allowed two runs on five hits with two walks, and the bullpen -- Heilman, Smith and Sanchez -- pitched three scoreless, allowing three baserunners.
A day off today, and then the madness begins with the two-stadium, day-night doubleheader Friday. I think most Mets fans would sign off on a split in a millisecond.
In other news, Brian Runge apparently apologized to Jerry Manuel, who it turns out is pals with father Paul Runge. The apology was certainly necessary -- Runge instigated the fracas by bumping Manuel prior to tossing him, which is what prompted Beltran to react the way he did (that, and a horrible strike call).
And ex-Yankee Shawn Chacon looks like he'll be available after a throw-down with Astros GM Ed Wade in the clubhouse. Now there's some fire in the belly.
On the surface, the 8-2 win over the Mariners looked like a strong effort from the Mets' offense. But then you notice that the Mets were actually outhit, 6-5, and that six of the eight runs were scored on three home runs -- two by the well-rested David Wright and the other by Jose Reyes. All of the runs came home in the first three innings, which means the Mets' offense returned to its natural state of hibernation the rest of the way.
Good thing John Maine was on the hill. One of the more frustrating things about this Mets team is the fact that they have such a solid 1-2 punch at the top of the rotation with Santana and Maine, so you'd think their fortunes would be better. Maine went six and allowed two runs on five hits with two walks, and the bullpen -- Heilman, Smith and Sanchez -- pitched three scoreless, allowing three baserunners.
A day off today, and then the madness begins with the two-stadium, day-night doubleheader Friday. I think most Mets fans would sign off on a split in a millisecond.
In other news, Brian Runge apparently apologized to Jerry Manuel, who it turns out is pals with father Paul Runge. The apology was certainly necessary -- Runge instigated the fracas by bumping Manuel prior to tossing him, which is what prompted Beltran to react the way he did (that, and a horrible strike call).
And ex-Yankee Shawn Chacon looks like he'll be available after a throw-down with Astros GM Ed Wade in the clubhouse. Now there's some fire in the belly.
posted by Gaspo @ 6:02 AM
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