Mets on Wrong End of Shutout
The Recap: Mets 0, Brewers 2
The Brewers snapped the Mets' longest shutout streak in nearly 41 years with a 2-run homerun by Corey Hart off Mets loser Ryota Igarashi in the bottom of the ninth inning , ending the Mets defensive shutout streak at 35 innings, and extending their current offensive shutout string to 10.
THE GOOD: Johan Santana pitched a masterful eight innings, allowing only 3 hits and striking out 5. Johan's record stayed at 4-2, but considering the run support this team affords him, he really should be in the 7-1 range - you know... like The Sheriff. (We can't excuse his pitiful Sunday night game against the Phillies however). The good for this game is that it continues the feel-good attitude that every time a Mets starter takes the mound, you have a chance to win the game. (except when your manager over-manages of course - more on that later)
THE BAD: Despite being shutout, you can't say the Mets didn't have their chances. Angel Pagan struck out looking with two-on, two-out in the ninth. Rod Barajas singled in the eighth, but went nowhere when Jeff Francoeur grounded out into a double-play. Then there was Jose Reyes striking out to end an inning with Santana of all people on second after he stroked a double. But the worst was when the Mets had the bases loaded with no outs and guess what? Didn't score! In a game where all you need is just one stinking run, you can't allow that to happen. (bases loaded, no outs, no runs - where have we seen this before?)
THE UGLY: When you enter a game with a streak of 27 consecutive shutout innings AND you have Johan on the mound AND you're playing the totally underachieving Milwaukee Brewers (who have the worst home record in the majors), you have to think you'll at least win the game, must less be on the wrong side of the shutout. We've said it over and over again: where's the support for Johan when he pitches well?
But more importantly, can someone tell me why Pedro Feliciano can only pitch to one hitter in the ninth inning after actually retiring the batter? How's that righty-lefty automatic by the book, mindless strategy working out for ya, Mr. Manuel when everything's going fine and you make changes anyway causing you to lose the game because of it?!?!?!
The Brewers snapped the Mets' longest shutout streak in nearly 41 years with a 2-run homerun by Corey Hart off Mets loser Ryota Igarashi in the bottom of the ninth inning , ending the Mets defensive shutout streak at 35 innings, and extending their current offensive shutout string to 10.THE GOOD: Johan Santana pitched a masterful eight innings, allowing only 3 hits and striking out 5. Johan's record stayed at 4-2, but considering the run support this team affords him, he really should be in the 7-1 range - you know... like The Sheriff. (We can't excuse his pitiful Sunday night game against the Phillies however). The good for this game is that it continues the feel-good attitude that every time a Mets starter takes the mound, you have a chance to win the game. (except when your manager over-manages of course - more on that later)
THE BAD: Despite being shutout, you can't say the Mets didn't have their chances. Angel Pagan struck out looking with two-on, two-out in the ninth. Rod Barajas singled in the eighth, but went nowhere when Jeff Francoeur grounded out into a double-play. Then there was Jose Reyes striking out to end an inning with Santana of all people on second after he stroked a double. But the worst was when the Mets had the bases loaded with no outs and guess what? Didn't score! In a game where all you need is just one stinking run, you can't allow that to happen. (bases loaded, no outs, no runs - where have we seen this before?)
THE UGLY: When you enter a game with a streak of 27 consecutive shutout innings AND you have Johan on the mound AND you're playing the totally underachieving Milwaukee Brewers (who have the worst home record in the majors), you have to think you'll at least win the game, must less be on the wrong side of the shutout. We've said it over and over again: where's the support for Johan when he pitches well?
But more importantly, can someone tell me why Pedro Feliciano can only pitch to one hitter in the ninth inning after actually retiring the batter? How's that righty-lefty automatic by the book, mindless strategy working out for ya, Mr. Manuel when everything's going fine and you make changes anyway causing you to lose the game because of it?!?!?!
posted by Mets Fan Club @ 7:37 AM
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