MLB Mets

Tuesday, May12, 2009.  The New York Mets snatched victory from the jaws of defeat by besting the Atlanta Braves 4-3.  Carlos Beltran was the hero as he scored the tying run in the bottom of the ninth by hitting a double, stealing third and then scoring on a flyout.  In the tenth, Beltran walked with the bases loaded for a walkoff victory. Final box score: Braves 3 runs, 10 hits, 0 errors; Mets 4 runs, 9 hits, 0 errors.  Next game: Wednesday, March 13th, 1:10 PM, Atlanta at New York.

Friday, May 1, 2009.  Mike Pelfrey gave the New York a solid start and the Mets went on to win 7-4 in the first game of of three game set against the Philadelphia Phillies.  Pelfrey went five and one third innings, giving up 3 runs and bringing his record up to 3-0.  Pelfrey even had  a sac fly driving in two runs.  Francisco Rodriguez pitched the eighth and ninth innings to earn his fifth save.   Final box score: Mets 7 runs, 9 hits, 2 errors; Phillies 4 runs, 8 hits, 1 error.  Next game: Sat., May 2nd, v. Phillies, 3:40 PM in Philadelphia.

April 28th, 2009.  The New York Mets lost today to the Florida Marlins 7-4.  The Mets led 2-0, then 3-2, then 4-2 behind Livan Hernandez’s pitching. Hernandez departed in the sixth, but Sean Green was unable to hold the lead. This was the bullpens fourth loss already this season, and has some fans having nightmares about similarities to last years bullpen. Final box score: Marlins 7 runs, 7 hits, 1 run;  Mets 4 runs, 8 hits, 1 error.  Next game: Wed., Apr.29th, 1:10 PM v. Marlins in Florida.

Sunday, April 12th.  The New York Mets wasted Johan Santana’s outstanding performance today by losing to the Florida Marlins 2-1.  Daniel Murphy’s dropped ball in the second inning turned out to be the difference in the game as the Marlin’s Josh Johnson held the Mets at bay.  Santana stuck out 13 and did not allow an earned run.  Final box score: Mets 1 run, 5 hits, 2 errors; Marlins 2 runs, 3 hits, 2 errors.  Next Mets game: Monday, April 13 v. San Diego (Mets home opener) 7:10 PM.

Sat., Apr 11th,  The New York Mets defeated the Florida Marlins 8-4 bebind the strong pitching of Livan Hernandez. Luis Castillo also had a good day, getting four hits. Ryan Church had two doubles, helping stake the Mets to an early lead. The final box score: Mets 8 runs, 15 hits, 1 error; Marlins 4 runs, 11 hits, 2 errors. Next game-Sunday, April 12th, 1:00 PM.

April 10th.  The New York Mets lost to the Florida Marlins 5-4.  John Maine wasn’t bad but gave up two homeruns while striking out five. The Mets tied the game in the ninth with two runs but the bullpen failed, with the Marlins getting a walkout single in the bottom the the frame. Final Box Score: Mets 4 runs, 11 hits, 0 errors; Marlins 5 runs, 11 hits, 0 errors.  Next Game: Saturday, April 11th, 6:10 PM in Florida.

The NY Mets lost yesterday to the Atlanta Braves 4-2 yesterday but maintained their advantage in the wild card race. Pedro Martinez gave up 4 runs and the Mets were unable to come back. See this story for more.

The NY Mets lost again yesterday 1-0 to the Washington Nationals. If you need to know more, try this story.

The NY Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 7-4 yesterday giving up five runs in the ninth inning. For more on this game, see this article.

The NY Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies last night 8-7 after blowing a 7 run lead. If you must know more, see this article.