Home Run Parade Backs Pelfrey to Sweep of Phillies

Manny Ramirez says to check Carlos Beltran for steroids. Beltran continued his hot hitting April with yet another homerun - a 2 run shot - with David Wright and Jose Reyes going deep as well to back the fine effort from Mike Pelfrey as the Mets Pelferized the Phillies 7-5 to sweep the short series at Citi.

Beltran's now only hitting .382, but he's been nothing short of amazing so far this year. With David Wright coming around (he had 3 hits in a game for the first time this year), Jose Reyes starting to play like he means it, and the Mets starting rotation looking somewhat stabilized, Mets fans have a lot to look forward to.

Carlos Delgado also had 2 hits in the game, and let's not forget Ramon Castro's big 2 rbis. Pelfrey's a quiet 4-0 so far, despite a high ERA. And what more can you say about KRod, who's just been money in the bank as he notched another save - his 9th of the year already.

Remember a few games back when we were concerned that Jerry Manuel was turning into Willie Randolph with his questionable managing? Well, he looked nothing like Willie last night, getting tossed from the game arguing a blown call by umpire Bill Welke on Jose Reyes that let the annoying Shane Victorino slip out of a rundown. The call was clearly wrong, but the Mets hung on to win the game anyway. Once again, another good sign.

Yes, it's way too early to be scoreboard watching, but the Mets have now won a season-high four in a row and five of six. They're now 1 game over .500 and 1/2 game out of first with Pittsburgh coming into town for a 3-game weekend series. Jonathan Niese goes against the Pirate's Jeff Karstens tonight - let's keep that offense going!