I... Can NOT... Believe... What I... Just Saw!!

Most times, announcers and broadcasters will say that phrase in response to an amazing play that just happened during an exciting game. "I can NOT believe what I just saw!" - and they emphasize each word to further enhance the incredibility of the moment.

Mets fans said the same thing last night. No, not on Daniel Murphy's spectacular acrobatic play at first that still has me wondering how he did it. No, in this instance, that phrase was uttered in the Mets second inning when they finally scored a run after 22 fruitless innings of pathetic play. The Mets were actually down a run when they scored, then posted an additional 4 more runs the rest of the game for a 5-4 win against the Dodgers, who were playing their second home game at the new Ebbets Field.

The Mets escaped a very shaky ninth inning with KRod allowing a ManRam shot and needing a big double play ground ball from the hot-hitting Andre Ethier to end the game with 2 runners on at the time. I can NOT believe what I just saw! - KRod didn't blow it and the Mets actually won a close ballgame, their first against the Dodgers this season.

And how about that bottom third inning for the Mets!? "I can NOT believe what I just saw", said Mets fans across the country. Not only did the Mets get an extra base hit (another double by Daniel Murphy), but David Wright actually drove him home with a single, snapping an 0-17 streak for his first RBI in 7 games! Amazin'!

Ollie Perez walks 7 batters in 5 innings and the Mets win the game? I can NOT believe what I just saw! Alex Cora, Gary Sheffield, Ryan Church, and Brian Schneider go a combined 2 for 16 and the Mets win the game? I can NOT believe what I just saw!

All in all, last night's game was a very pleasant surprise.