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IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

d'Kong76 May 03 2014 08:12 AM

NY Mets at Colorado When: 8:10 PM ET, Saturday, May 3, 2014 Where: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado SportsDirect Inc. Colorado has four tough outs in its lineup as the red-hot Rockies try to make it three straight over the New York Mets on Saturday. Troy Tulowitzki and Charlie Blackmon are the top two hitters in the majors at .385 and .380, respectively, after recording three hits apiece in Colorado's 10-3 victory Friday — their fifth win in six games and 11th in their last 15 contests. First-year Rockie Justin Morneau has 21 RBIs in his last 16 games and is batting .345 — fifth in the National League. Nolan Arenado is hitting only .309, but extended his hitting streak to 22 games as Colorado (18-13) averages 5.6 runs (7.6 at home) and is hitting .297 (.349) — all major-league highs. The Mets' Curtis Granderson went 2-for-4 with a home run Friday — his first multi-hit game since April 3 — as the $60 million offseason acquisition raised his average to .156. Colorado's Franklin Morales has won three consecutive starts and opposes undefeated Jenrry Mejia, who was hit hard in his last outing. TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), ROOT (Colorado) PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Jenrry Mejia (3-0, 3.49 ERA) vs. Rockies LH Franklin Morales (3-1, 4.40) Mejia took a 5-1 lead in the sixth inning against Miami on Saturday before he was chased after yielding a double, home run and two singles, and wound up allowing six runs in New York's 7-6 loss in 10 innings. The 24-year-old Dominican Republic native, who has 31 strikeouts in 28 1/3 innings, didn't allow a run in his previous two starts covering 11 2/3 innings. Mejia received a no-decision in his only start against Colorado, a 3-2 Mets' victory Aug. 6 when he struck out seven in 5 1/3 innings. It appeared Morales would return to the bullpen after this start with Jhoulys Chacin expected to make his season debut Sunday, but he will remain in the rotation after Tyler Chatwood was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a right elbow strain. Morales allowed four runs and seven hits in five innings of Colorado's 8-5 victory at Arizona on Wednesday, but the preceding two outings were quality starts when he allowed one run in each contest. The 28-year-old Venezuelan hasn't recorded a decision in seven relief appearances against the Mets — allowing four runs in 4 1/3 innings — with Granderson 3-for-5 with a home run against him. WALK-OFFS: 1. Rockies LF Carlos Gonzalez (left index finger contusion) missed Friday's game, but the injury is not expected to land him on the disabled list. 2. Colorado RH LaTroy Hawkins (955) and Mets RH Kyle Farnsworth (871) are the top two active pitchers in career games played. 3. Arenado's streak — the longest active one in the majors — is tied for third-best in franchise history with Vinny Castilla (1997), now the Rockies special assistant to the general manager, trailing only teammate Michael Cuddyer (27 last season) and Dante Bichette (23 in 1995).

Benjamin Grimm May 03 2014 09:06 AM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

I think the key to this game is to have our starting pitcher go more than five innings, and give up fewer than seven runs.

d'Kong76 May 03 2014 09:50 AM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

That would help!

Ashie62 May 03 2014 10:07 AM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Don't get swept!

Frayed Knot May 03 2014 10:27 AM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I think the key to this game is to have our starting pitcher go more than five innings, and give up fewer than seven runs. Scoring more than 7 runs across 18 innings (many of those via meaningless, garbage-time HRs against back of the pen relievers) at the best hitting ballpark in the history of the game would be a nice idea too.

Frayed Knot May 03 2014 03:19 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Juan Lagares, cf Daniel Murphy, 2b David Wright, 3b Chris Young, lf Curtis Granderson, rf Anthony Recker, c Lucas Duda, 1b Ruben Tejada, ss Jenrry Mejia, rhp 'Harry' Blackmon, rf 'Toe' Stubbs, cf 'Speedy' Gonzalez, lf Tara Lupinsky, ss Nolan 'Ryan' Arenado, 3b 'Nolan' Ryan Wheeler, 1b 'Ferdie' Pacheco, c DJ 'Jazzy Jeff' LeMahieu, 2b Franklin Morales, lhp

Ashie62 May 03 2014 05:34 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Recker batting 5th...

Ashie62 May 03 2014 06:03 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

TC ... Outfield Rotation... Really?

Frayed Knot May 03 2014 06:37 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Ashie62 wrote: TC ... Outfield Rotation... Really? I have no idea what this means. I'd bitch about that no-touch call at 2nd if it went against my team. That was awfully nit-picky.

d'Kong76 May 03 2014 07:06 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Mets' pitchers continue to rake and set some record!!

Fman99 May 03 2014 07:24 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

I like Arenado better when he's kicking the ball around.

d'Kong76 May 03 2014 07:28 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 03 2014 07:35 PM

That was a nice play, I think that our booth kinda over-reacted to it though.

Ashie62 May 03 2014 07:29 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

The way Mejia falls away reminds me of Pedro Martinez....

Edgy MD May 03 2014 07:39 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Offense wakes up tonight. They're not done.

Frayed Knot May 03 2014 07:49 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Edgy MD wrote: Offense wakes up tonight. They're not done. Hope not, because too often they are done by this time of the game as they pull that: score early then hope you can hold on act. Plus it looks as though the Rox are just starting to get started.

Edgy MD May 03 2014 07:54 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

I'm hoping for, like, 17 runs. Unfortunately with two on, none out, and one home, momentum is shifting.

Zvon May 03 2014 07:55 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

I missed the fireworks. I hope I'm not here to see Mejia blow up.

Frayed Knot May 03 2014 07:59 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 03 2014 08:12 PM

Hope not, because too often they are done by this time of the game as they pull that: score early then hope you can hold on act. Turns out this isn't nearly as true as I thought Y-t-D RS/RA (+/-) Innings 1-3 = +5 Innings 4-6 = -3 Innings 7-9 = -5 A couple of years back (2010 maybe?) we were really lopsided early/late

Edgy MD May 03 2014 07:59 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Middle-inning Mejia.

Frayed Knot May 03 2014 08:00 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

At this point if you told me we could get out of this inning tied I'd take it.

Edgy MD May 03 2014 08:00 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Seis-a-quatro. I jope Jenrry like relieving.

Fman99 May 03 2014 08:01 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Frayed Knot May 03 2014 08:01 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

At this point if you told me we could get out of this inning down only by 11 I'd take it.

Ashie62 May 03 2014 08:02 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

You effed up Terry

Edgy MD May 03 2014 08:02 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Nizama. Amazin' backwards.

d'Kong76 May 03 2014 08:04 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Well, that buzz unraveled rather quickly!

Mets Guy in Michigan May 03 2014 08:04 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Dammit.

Edgy MD May 03 2014 08:08 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

That's it, Matsuzaka.

Zvon May 03 2014 08:19 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Ashie62 wrote: You effed up Terry Agreed. I also blame me, for tuning in. When I saw the score I thought no way can they blow this one. And see how quick it turned? The other night when EYj stole a base the booth said something like "should he be stealing a base down by 6 runs?" Of course he should. I don't understand that kind of thinking. This is not a country club social softball game.

Fman99 May 03 2014 08:21 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Yeah! 8-7 now. Nice swing by Chris P. AKA "Krispie" Young.

Edgy MD May 03 2014 08:22 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Edgy MD wrote: Offense wakes up tonight. They're not done. They're just not.

Frayed Knot May 03 2014 08:25 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Chris Young treating Chris Martin as if he were Gwynneth Paltrow

Fman99 May 03 2014 08:25 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

I wish John Sterling was doing tonight's game so he could say "The Grandy Man CAN."

Ashie62 May 03 2014 08:26 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

AWESOME!

Frayed Knot May 03 2014 08:26 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I think the key to this game is to have our starting pitcher go more than five innings, and give up fewer than seven runs. Nope and nope.

Zvon May 03 2014 08:27 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Edgy MD wrote: Edgy MD wrote: Offense wakes up tonight. They're not done. They're just not. Gotta comeback. NICE! big ribby from Grandy ties it up. We HAD to answer right back here. Very nice guys.

d'Kong76 May 03 2014 08:27 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Fman99 wrote: I wish John Sterling was doing tonight's game so he could say "The Grandy Man CAN." No, never.

Edgy MD May 03 2014 08:27 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

More to come. I wish John Sterling was doing tonight's game so he could say "The Grandy Man CAN." I wish for whatever the opposite of that is.

Fman99 May 03 2014 08:33 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Don't mind me. I have to get into Waldman/Sterling mode a good 7-10 days before my MFY KTE.

Edgy MD May 03 2014 08:37 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

OK, plenty of game to go, but I'm on board with swapping Matsuzaka into the rotation and Mejia into the pen for a few rotations.

Frayed Knot May 03 2014 08:43 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Hey Dr. Rex Brothers, get that junk off the mound, it's disgusting

Edgy MD May 03 2014 08:45 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Edgy MD wrote: OK, plenty of game to go, but I'm on board with swapping Matsuzaka into the rotation and Mejia into the pen for a few rotations. But acquit yourself better with the bat, man.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 03 2014 08:51 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Hey guys! Fun game! Just got back from a road trip, and didn't actually see the implosion. RE: Mejia-- a bad case of the Gee third-time-through fever? Or something more?

Zvon May 03 2014 08:52 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Edgy MD wrote: Edgy MD wrote: OK, plenty of game to go, but I'm on board with swapping Matsuzaka into the rotation and Mejia into the pen for a few rotations. But acquit yourself better with the bat, man. That was pretty pathetic. It was the second inside strike, that rode into his bat, that was his undoing.

Edgy MD May 03 2014 08:54 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

So, Arrenado is something of a baseball machine, isn't he?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 03 2014 08:56 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Criminy, yes. Weird how much relative pub a guy like Machado gets, when Arenado's apparently all that and a park factor, too.

Zvon May 03 2014 08:57 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Hey guys! Fun game! Just got back from a road trip, and didn't actually see the implosion. RE: Mejia-- a bad case of the Gee third-time-through fever? Or something more? Its concerning but I don't think it's time to panic yet. Gotta give the kid a little more rope. Edgy MD wrote: So, Arrenado is something of a baseball machine, isn't he? It's a joy watching him play third, even for the other team. No joy in his batting accomplishments.

Zvon May 03 2014 09:00 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Ugh, wake the fuck up Murph.

Zvon May 03 2014 09:02 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Again, gotta answer right back, starting with Danny leading off. Don't let this one get away.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 03 2014 09:06 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 03 2014 09:08 PM

All the Pachecos and Ottovinos and Tulos on this team, it's like they're the millennial sons of a fleet of Tom Waits characters. Meanwhile, Murph takes the one that got away and drives it down Kentucky Avenue for another friggin' double.

Edgy MD May 03 2014 09:07 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Would like to see Murph pull something, but serving it to left a la Ichiro is working for him.

Zvon May 03 2014 09:08 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

DON'T GET FRISKY MUFFY!

Zvon May 03 2014 09:09 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Very nice.

Edgy MD May 03 2014 09:09 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Me like RUNS!!

Edgy MD May 03 2014 09:10 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

I'm not sure I knew Arredondo's name before this series. He looks like the best thirdbaseman in the league. (Sorry, cougars.)

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 03 2014 09:11 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Ottovino is bleeding, and everyone can tell And he curses under his breath with a dull ache in his nuts And he rails his beat-up leather glove Against the dugout's rear And all the Mets, they loved it When Ottovino was here

Frayed Knot May 03 2014 09:14 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Boone is in. Can Hoover and Flounder be far behind?

Frayed Knot May 03 2014 09:16 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Marlins just lost (after tying it in the 9th), Braves lost and the Nats lost (to Philly) Sure would be a nice one to win.

Zvon May 03 2014 09:18 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Frayed Knot wrote: Sure would be a nice one to win. Before the game I would not have said this, but with the lead we had IMO this is now a must win. If only for moral.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 03 2014 09:19 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL Edited 2 time(s), most recently on May 03 2014 09:21 PM

I mean, it'd be nice to win anyway, but sure, okay. I'm feeling a bad vibe from Rice here. I hope that's wrong.

Frayed Knot May 03 2014 09:20 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: I'm feeling a bad vibe from Rice here. I hope that's wrong. Well, so far Rice knows more than Mor-neaus

Edgy MD May 03 2014 09:22 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

I just wanna use your love tonight! I don't wanna lose your love tonight! Where, o, where is the pocket of civilization where folks think this is a good song?

Edgy MD May 03 2014 09:23 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

They're really exposing Ricey to these righties.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 03 2014 09:25 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

The lefty here might be a little more to worry about.

Edgy MD May 03 2014 09:27 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

The Mets are in Denver, but their outfielders were all in Boulder for that at-bat.

Zvon May 03 2014 09:28 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 03 2014 09:29 PM

Helluva game here. LETS

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 03 2014 09:28 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: I'm feeling a bad vibe from Rice here. I hope that's wrong. Phee-yew.

Frayed Knot May 03 2014 09:29 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Edgy MD wrote: I just wanna use your love tonight! I don't wanna lose your love tonight! Where, o, where is the pocket of civilization where folks think this is a good song? Thing about that song is, it's so generic to the point where I've heard it so many times and for so long, yet have no idea of the title or artist/group.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 03 2014 09:33 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

"Your Love," The Outfield. The thing about that song is, I've always kinda liked it, despite myself. (And despite-- or because of?-- the fact that its lyrics are hilariously, over-the-top scumbaggy.)

Edgy MD May 03 2014 09:36 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Abreu action!

Edgy MD May 03 2014 09:38 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Hey, why not pinch run Omar? You're using three guys to replace one here.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 03 2014 09:41 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

IF back. Begging for a squeeze here. Begging. Can Johnny Lags bunt?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 03 2014 09:42 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

The Legend of Johnny Lags grows just a little.

Edgy MD May 03 2014 09:43 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

SWEEET!

themetfairy May 03 2014 09:43 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Obi Juan Lagares is our only hope!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 03 2014 09:43 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

FINISH HIM, SUGAR

Zvon May 03 2014 09:44 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 03 2014 09:45 PM

Way to stay with the pitch. LAGGY! MURPHY!! Are we done Edge?

Frayed Knot May 03 2014 09:45 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Tough to call for a Lagares bunt with Arenado out there. Hawkins fields well too.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 03 2014 09:46 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

That mascot spends an awful lot of time in his pitcher's eyeline, doesn't he?

Frayed Knot May 03 2014 09:47 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Needed a Grand Slam there to make me feel (a little bit) safer.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 03 2014 09:49 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

This first AB here? I think I kinda want to avert my eyes for a minute or two, until it's over either way.

Zvon May 03 2014 09:50 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Zvon wrote: Helluva game here. LETS GO METS! It's usually a bad omen when one has to finish the cliche rooting chant his or herself. I do hope tonight is the exception. Cause if we blow this now I'm blaming it on all a yas. GO FARNSY!

batmagadanleadoff May 03 2014 09:50 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Now THIS is a Save situation. (Farnsworth vs. Tulo and Arenado - 1 run lead - Coors).

Edgy MD May 03 2014 09:51 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

We are all part of the Farnsworth Nation!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 03 2014 09:52 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Yes, but some of us have less open-eye than others.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 03 2014 09:55 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Big balls on Tulo. Not so big that they'd slow him down, mind you, but still sizable.

Zvon May 03 2014 09:55 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Did they catch Lags napping? No. DAMN.

Zvon May 03 2014 09:56 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Tulo caught me napping cuz I thought no way would he keep going to 2nd.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 03 2014 09:59 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

The good news is, the tag-up didn't end up mattering all that much.

Edgy MD May 03 2014 09:59 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Edgy MD wrote: We are all part of the Farnsworth Nation! /checking airfares to La Republica de Familia.

Zvon May 03 2014 10:00 PM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Hey, next time lets finish the chant, k guys?

Benjamin Grimm May 04 2014 06:51 AM Re: IGT 05/03 - NYM @ COL

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I think the key to this game is to have our starting pitcher go more than five innings, and give up fewer than seven runs. They didn't heed my sage advice.