Unlike Lebron, Mets Happy to Stay in Cleveland
The Happy Recap: Mets Sweep Inept Tribe
On the heels of sweeping a ridiculously bad team in Baltimore, the Mets traveled to Cleveland to sweep an equally horrific team in a city where sports star after sports star can't wait to flee. But the Mets made it clear they'd play there all year if it meant a 162-0 record.
THE GOOD: In the first game of the series, Johan Santana won for only the first time in his last 4 starts as the Mets put up a 5-spot in the 5th inning to take control of the game, winning 7-6. Ike Davis hit another bomb and drove in 2 runs while David Wright was enjoying a nice 3-for-5, 3 rbi night. In fact, other than Jason Bay and Chris Carter, everyone in the lineup was hitting. KRod entered the game in the ninth with a 3-run lead, gave up 2 runs, but still got the save. (The save... now there's a stat that's jumped the shark.)
It didn't take long for the Mets to put up another 5-spot in Wednesday's 8-4 win, scoring 5 times in the third inning to help Jonathan Niese to another victory which upped his record to 4-2. This time, it was Angel Pagan who was the hitting star, going 3-for-5 with 3 rbi. With another 2 rbi from David Wright, he's now leading the NL in that department. (what a crazy season Wright is having).
Finally in the third game of the series, R.A. Dickey led the team for its 7th win in row, going six strong innings before the bullpen took over. Other than Jeff Francoeur, every starter got at least one hit, highlighted by Jose Reyes' 3-for-5 day. (Jose's quietly up to .270 with his batting average).
THE BAD: Then came the bad news that the Mets would have to leave Cleveland to play the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, where I'm sure their winning streak will be in serious jeopardy, unlike in Cleveland where winning is assured. It's like they say in New York: No matter how bad it gets, at least we don't live in Cleveland.
THE UGLY: Cleveland... Lebron, we feel your pain. See you in New York next year.
On the heels of sweeping a ridiculously bad team in Baltimore, the Mets traveled to Cleveland to sweep an equally horrific team in a city where sports star after sports star can't wait to flee. But the Mets made it clear they'd play there all year if it meant a 162-0 record.
THE GOOD: In the first game of the series, Johan Santana won for only the first time in his last 4 starts as the Mets put up a 5-spot in the 5th inning to take control of the game, winning 7-6. Ike Davis hit another bomb and drove in 2 runs while David Wright was enjoying a nice 3-for-5, 3 rbi night. In fact, other than Jason Bay and Chris Carter, everyone in the lineup was hitting. KRod entered the game in the ninth with a 3-run lead, gave up 2 runs, but still got the save. (The save... now there's a stat that's jumped the shark.)It didn't take long for the Mets to put up another 5-spot in Wednesday's 8-4 win, scoring 5 times in the third inning to help Jonathan Niese to another victory which upped his record to 4-2. This time, it was Angel Pagan who was the hitting star, going 3-for-5 with 3 rbi. With another 2 rbi from David Wright, he's now leading the NL in that department. (what a crazy season Wright is having).
Finally in the third game of the series, R.A. Dickey led the team for its 7th win in row, going six strong innings before the bullpen took over. Other than Jeff Francoeur, every starter got at least one hit, highlighted by Jose Reyes' 3-for-5 day. (Jose's quietly up to .270 with his batting average).
THE BAD: Then came the bad news that the Mets would have to leave Cleveland to play the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, where I'm sure their winning streak will be in serious jeopardy, unlike in Cleveland where winning is assured. It's like they say in New York: No matter how bad it gets, at least we don't live in Cleveland.
THE UGLY: Cleveland... Lebron, we feel your pain. See you in New York next year.
posted by Mets Fan Club @ 8:12 AM
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