Power!

One day after Carlos Beltran's three home run barrage, The New York Mets flexed their collective biceps with a late game come from behind display of power. This has really been the biggest difference in the successful playoff caliber teams of 2006-2008, and the dismal impotent version of the past two years. For the first time in over a year, The Mets were able to overcome a four run deficit, when trailing after the 7th inning. The Mets suddenly have some middle of the order beef with a resurgent Carlos Beltran, David Wright, Ike Davis and if Jason Bay could ever break out, I say watch out NL East!.

Johan Santana "The Man" As He Blanks The Redlegs 3-0!

Johan Santana took matters into his own hands tonight. With whispers of his demise by all NY Rags, Johan Santana quieted the potent offense of the Cincinnati Reds on a 113 pitch, three hit, compete game shutout. Johan, who takes pride in all facets of his game, hit the RF foul pole for his first Major League homerun. With runners on second and third in the 6th inning Jason Bay made Dusty Baker pay for leaving in lefty starter Matt Maloney. His two run single gave the Mets a three run lead. The team sparkled in the field as David Wright, playing like a GG third baseman, and Ike Davis making nice plays in the field.

Mets Tame Tigers! Outslug Detroit in the rain 14-6

The first three Mets jumped on Justin Verlander, then the skies opened up and the Mets poured it on the Tiger's bullpen. Jose Reyes, Angel Pagan, and David Wright went a combined 9 for 15, scoring nine runs and driving in seven. The Mets thrashed the Tigers 14-6 to rebound from back to back losses against The New York Yankees. Facing the fearsome, righty-heavy lineup that is the Tigers, and their powerful ace must have seemed like a daunting task for lefty Jonathan Niese, but the Mets got to Verlander early, scoring two runs in the first inning. They led off the third with three straight baserunners, highlighted by Jason Bay's rbi double over the head of centerfielder Austin Jackson. Thats when the rain started coming down heavy prompting the umpire to stop play.When the skies cleared and play resumed, The Mets had second and third with nobody out and Detroit had rookie Jay Sborz, making his MLB debut. Things turned ugly for Detroit as Sborz hit the first two batter he faced and the Mets put up an 8 spot in the bottom of the third. With a 10-0 lead, Niese who was lights out before the rains, struggled and allowed the Tigers to creep back into the game. He couldn't finish five, so it was up to the Mets bullpen to finish the game. Fernando Nieve, Bobby Parnell, and Ryota Igarashi pitched the final 4.1 innings of shutout relief, as the Mets improved to ten games over .500 at 40-30.
Note-Word is that Carlos Beltran will start his minor league rehab on Thursday, and could be back within three weeks. I, for one, can't wait to stick him in the middle of our lineup. I think anyone calling for him to stay away from the team are purely insane.

Mets continue road roll. Double Indians 8-4

The New York Mets continued their May/June tear, with the best record in baseball over the last 22 games going 17-5 since May 22. The offensive struggles on the road seem to be a distant nightmare, as they have scored 34 runs over their last 5 road games and scored at east 5 runs in an inning in their third straight game. Not coincidently, David Wright has 22 rbi in that span. Jonathan Niese improved to 4-2 pitching seven innings of three run ball. Angel Pagan was 3 for 5, with 3 rbi, Wright plated two, and Ike Davis, Jason Bay, and Jeff Francoeur each had 2 hits and an rbi each. The Mets will go for the sweep Thursday night with R.A Dickey facing Jake Westbrook.
Note-The Mets hit seven doubles in a game for the second time this season.

Mets Sweep Birds, Look to Scalp Indians

The New York Mets finally showed some offensive muscle on the road, smashing four homeruns, pounding 18 hits, and scoring eleven runs. Mike Pelfrey was the beneficiary of the onslaught, on a day when he didn't have his best command. Pelfrey improved to 9-1 on the year. David Wright hit two homeruns, and Chris Carter hit his second three run homerun of the weekend series. Jason Bay went 4 for 4 with a homerun and four runs scored. The Mets head to Cleveland for three games before facing the Yankees in Da Bronx.

Mets get fat on home cooking.

With stellar bullpen work from right handed journey man reliever, Elmer Dessens, The New York Mets continued to make like Sybil, and overcame a three run deficit in edging the  Florida Marlins 4 to 3. The Mets, who continue to play like a championship caliber team at Citi Field won for the 20th time at home, the first team to reach that mark.  R.A. Dickey improved to 3 and 0 in pitching into the 7th inning. Jeff Francoeur, Jason Bay, Ruben Tejada, and Dickey all had rbi's.  The rookie Tejada is filling in for the injured Luis Castillo who was placed on the 15 day DL.
Note: Carlos Beltran went 2 for 6 in an extended spring training game, his first game action in his rehabilitation after knee surgery. He is an estimated 4 to 6 weeks away from joining The Mets. OF Gary Matthews Jr. was designated for assignment. He was hitting .190, with 24 k's in 58 ab's. The Mets need to improve where they can, and if they can replace him with Jesus Feleciano, who is tearing up AAA, then they should be much better off.

Mets don't knuckle under, Top Phils 8-0

The Mets rode the 35 year old arm of journeyman, and knuckleball specialist, R.A. Dickey to their third straight win as they topped the Phillies at Citi Field. Dickey, who for the second straight outing pitched 6 innings, struck out 7 batters and didn't give up a run. Raul Valdes completed the whitewash with 3 innings of shutout relief, earning his first save of the season. What a difference a day makes, as the suddenlty surging Mets are a combined 15 for 35 with runners in scoring position in their last three games. With contributions from Jeff Francoeur (1run/2hits/2rbi), Jose Reyes (3runs/3hits/1rbi/2sb), Jason Bay (2rbi), and rbi singles from Luis Castillo and Chris Carter, it was as complete a team effort you could ask for.

Bay Explodes as Mets beat Yankees 6-4!

Jason Bay is on fuego! Smashing homes runs to both left and right center field, Bay is now earning his all star outfielder status. With his average up to .307, it couldn't have come at a better time. With David Wright still struggling with runners on base, The Mets need someone from the middle of the order to get hot. Jose Reyes also seems to be heating up with two hits in three of his last four games. Johan Santana continued his strong pitching by picking up his 4th win of the year. KRod struck out Alex Rodriguez with two runners on to end the game for The Mets. The Mets will play the rival Philadelphia Phillies in a three game set beginning Tuesday night.
Unsung hero of the game-Pedro Feliciano who entered in the 8th to strike out Robinson Cano with the bases juiced.

Mets stun Nationals with late rally.

After getting almost no production from their pinch hitters (4 for 34), The Mets had to make a move. Pinch hitting specialist and Long Island native Frank Catalanotto, was jettisoned after only 25 at bats. The search for instant offense late in a game arrived in the form of an "animal". Chris "the animal" Carter did in one plate appearance what Catalanotto and Gary Mathews Jr. haven't done all year. Pinch hitting in the 8th inning last night, he drove in the go ahead run with a sharp double  to right field, giving the Mets their first come from behind victory (trailing after seven innings) of the year. Down five runs early, these "new" Mets overcame a shaky outing by lefty Jonathan Niese. Jason Bay and David Wright each broke out of their slumps, going a combined 4 for 6 with 2 walks. However, with a chance to break the game open in his second at bat of the 8th inning, Wright did what he's been doing at an alarming rate. Striking out (on pace for 212). Other key contributors were Angel Pagan, Rod Barajas, and Ike Davis, who for the third time this year, made an acrobatic catch of a foul ball over the dugout rail.

Mets don't have the 'Wright' stuff to sweep Giants

With their brooms cocked and ready to finish off a sweep of The SF Giants, The Mets fell just short, losing 6-5 in disappointing fashion. Facing two-time reigning Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum, the Mets crawled their way back from a 5-0 deficit, taking a 5-4 lead in the 7th inning, on a sac fly by David Wright. But after a lead off double in the 9th by Jason Bay,  Wright promptly was thrown out of the game by home plate umpire for arguing a called third strike, his 4th k of the game. Ike Davis and Jeff Francoeur also struck out, leaving Bay stranded, and some Met's fans disappointed. The Mets almost overcame another poor start by Oliver Perez, who walked seven batters in 3-1/3 innings, giving up 4 runs (3 earned).

Mets show some nuts in big win over SF!

You want heroes tonight? We have them. Mike Pelfrey, who had to cancel his bullpen session before this start pitches into the 8th with a 4-3 lead. The Mets got defensive gems by Ike Davis and Luis Castillo, and a two HR game from both Davis and clutch backstop Rod Barajas, his third multi-HR game game of the year. Even Jason Bay got off the snide with a run scoring double in the 1st inning. Overall, although the team committed three errors, they made plays when they had to, and once again, showed some fight. Even more impressive for Barajas, who did it in front of his still seething, high priced counterpart, the SF backstop Bengie Molina. Frankie K, after blowing the save in the 9th, gets the win for The Metsies.