Sweeping away the Braves
It's too bad the Braves are so bad this season, because sweeping them just isn't the same.
The Mets rallied back after losing their 3-1 lead, tying the score in the seventh and winning the game in the bottom of the ninth, with Carlos Delgado providing the hit each time. Delgado went 5-for-5 in the game, and while his final two at-bats were hits, the putrid Atlanta defense played a role in each play.
In the seventh, Delgado hit a grounder towards right that was snared by a diving first baseman Martin Prado, making his first career start at the position. But pitcher Will Ohman, brought into the game expressly to pitch to Delgado, was late covering the bag and Prado's toss was behind him. Nick Evans scored on the play, tying the score, 4-4.
In the ninth, David Wright hit a one-out double and Vladimir Nunez intentionally walked Carlos Beltran to face Delgado, who hit a liner to left. Omar Infante lost it in the lights and it deflected off his glove, allowing Wright to head-first slide home with the winning run. Luis Ayala, who pitched the final 1 1/3 innings, got the win.
Pedro Martinez pitched well for seven innings and was lifted after allowing a leadoff hit in the eighth. Although Yunel Escobar homered off Pedro's first pitch of the game, Martinez settled down nicely, allowing seven hits and a walk while striking out six. He allowed three runs in the sixth to give Atlanta a 4-3 lead.
Wright had three hits in the game, including his 25th homer of the season, which gave the Mets a 3-1 lead. Delgado had three RBI and now has 84 on the season. It's possible he can hit 100 RBI, not bad for a guy who many were killing in June.
Delgado has a team option for $12 million next season, and if the Mets decline it they must buy him out for $4 million. So the difference is $8 million for one season. Delgado has certainly played much better and seems more involved and leader-like since Willie Randolph left. Do you pay Delgado for another year at a cost of $8 million, or would the Mets really be pushing their luck? It's an interesting decision and how the team and Delgado does the rest of the way will go a long way in determining the outcome.
Now that the Braves are done, the Mets can get some payback against the Astros, with four games at Shea. Three wins, guys.
The Mets rallied back after losing their 3-1 lead, tying the score in the seventh and winning the game in the bottom of the ninth, with Carlos Delgado providing the hit each time. Delgado went 5-for-5 in the game, and while his final two at-bats were hits, the putrid Atlanta defense played a role in each play.
In the seventh, Delgado hit a grounder towards right that was snared by a diving first baseman Martin Prado, making his first career start at the position. But pitcher Will Ohman, brought into the game expressly to pitch to Delgado, was late covering the bag and Prado's toss was behind him. Nick Evans scored on the play, tying the score, 4-4.
In the ninth, David Wright hit a one-out double and Vladimir Nunez intentionally walked Carlos Beltran to face Delgado, who hit a liner to left. Omar Infante lost it in the lights and it deflected off his glove, allowing Wright to head-first slide home with the winning run. Luis Ayala, who pitched the final 1 1/3 innings, got the win.
Pedro Martinez pitched well for seven innings and was lifted after allowing a leadoff hit in the eighth. Although Yunel Escobar homered off Pedro's first pitch of the game, Martinez settled down nicely, allowing seven hits and a walk while striking out six. He allowed three runs in the sixth to give Atlanta a 4-3 lead.
Wright had three hits in the game, including his 25th homer of the season, which gave the Mets a 3-1 lead. Delgado had three RBI and now has 84 on the season. It's possible he can hit 100 RBI, not bad for a guy who many were killing in June.
Delgado has a team option for $12 million next season, and if the Mets decline it they must buy him out for $4 million. So the difference is $8 million for one season. Delgado has certainly played much better and seems more involved and leader-like since Willie Randolph left. Do you pay Delgado for another year at a cost of $8 million, or would the Mets really be pushing their luck? It's an interesting decision and how the team and Delgado does the rest of the way will go a long way in determining the outcome.
Now that the Braves are done, the Mets can get some payback against the Astros, with four games at Shea. Three wins, guys.
posted by Gaspo @ 6:40 AM
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