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IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

d'Kong76 Jul 20 2014 06:40 AM

NY Mets at San Diego When: 4:10 PM ET, Sunday, July 20, 2014 Where: Petco Park, San Diego, California SportsDirect Inc. The New York Mets look to win their fourth straight series when they visit the San Diego Padres for the rubber match of their three-game set Sunday. New York went 8-2 on its 10-game homestand prior to the All-Star break and kicked off the second half of the season with a triumph in the series opener Friday. The Mets' four-game winning streak came to a screeching halt Saturday, however, as they managed only five hits in a 6-0 setback. All-Star Tyson Ross was brilliant for San Diego, posting only his second win in nine starts despite allowing fewer than three earned runs for the seventh time in that span - and sixth time in as many outings. The Padres recorded a first this season, hitting three home runs in a home game as Yasmani Grandal, Will Venable and Seth Smith belted solo shots. San Diego has scored a total of 10 runs over the first two games of the series after being shut out in each its previous two contests before the break. TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), FSN San Diego PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Zack Wheeler (5-8, 3.90 ERA) vs. Padres RH Odrisamer Despaigne (2-1, 1.35) Wheeler registered his fourth superb effort in five starts July 11, limiting Miami to one run and five hits over 6 2/3 innings en route to his second consecutive victory. The 24-year-old has allowed one run in each of his last three outings and tossed his first career shutout June 19 before surrendering six runs in only two frames against Oakland in his next turn. Wheeler lost his first career decision versus San Diego on June 14, when he was reached for four runs over five innings. Despaigne is coming off his first loss in the major leagues, even though he allowed only two runs and seven hits in seven innings against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on July 10. The 27-year-old Cuban yielded a total of two runs in 19 2/3 frames while going 2-0 in his first three starts. Despaigne, who will be facing New York for the first time, is holding opponents to a .202 batting average and has not issued a walk in two of his four outings. WALK-OFFS: 1. Mets C Travis d'Arnaud has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games. 2. Grandal's homer Saturday traveled an estimated 440 feet - the longest blast at Petco Park this season. 3. Padres manager Bud Black has anointed RHP Joaquin Benoit the team's new closer following Friday's trade of All-Star Huston Street to the Los Angeles Angels.

Ashie62 Jul 20 2014 09:25 AM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

David Wright's shoulder is starting to frighten me...

Ashie62 Jul 20 2014 11:27 AM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Unfamiliar tough pitcher ... Padres RH Odrisamer Despaigne (2-1, 1.35)

d'Kong76 Jul 20 2014 11:45 AM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Curtis Granderson - RF Daniel Murphy - 2B David Wright - 3B Lucas Duda - 1B Travis d'Arnaud - C Bobby Abreu - LF Juan Lagares - CF Ruben Tejada - SS Zack Wheeler - RHP

Frayed Knot Jul 20 2014 02:13 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Can we call this pitcher Adele Dazeem just to make things easier?

d'Kong76 Jul 20 2014 02:17 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Can't hit the ball if you look at three strikes, David.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 20 2014 02:21 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 20 2014 02:25 PM

Dazeem's stuff sings, though. Can you blame him for being Frozen?

Lefty Specialist Jul 20 2014 02:24 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

That last curve to David was Wainwright-esque.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 20 2014 02:41 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Two-out bleeders/cue shots notwithstanding, Wheeler's looking breezily dominant, as well.

Ashie62 Jul 20 2014 02:53 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Pitchers duel..

Zvon Jul 20 2014 02:59 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

The only highlight so far on MLB.tv is the 105 yr old lady throwing out the first pitch, and that can't be bad. The lady, btw, was awesome. Wind-up and all :)

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 20 2014 03:00 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

That Padres high-end market-- Rube Goldberg fresh OJ machine, store-made charcuterie, carafes of local wine-- seems like a fantastic option for fans who love food-shopping at the ballpark, or those who kinda dislike watching baseball. Speaking of tantalizing/frustrating options, Wheeler's inning-ending curve there was TASTY... but the pitch count (50ish through 3) implies we may not be seeing much more of it this afternoon.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 20 2014 03:05 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Eephus! God, I love Cuban pitchstuff.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 20 2014 03:09 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Venable robs Duda of otherway extra-baseitude, and Dazeem's Let It Go without letting up a hit through four.

Zvon Jul 20 2014 03:12 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

crap. Not a pitch I would think one could pull out.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 20 2014 03:16 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

No doubt completely without any sort of newfangled drug coursing through those bulging forearms, Grandal one-hands a home run on a downstairs, well-located heater.

Ashie62 Jul 20 2014 03:18 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

We cannot lose 2 of 3 here....

Frayed Knot Jul 20 2014 03:20 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Wheeler once again figuring out how to throw 100 pitches before the 7th inning despite keeping the run total down.

Ashie62 Jul 20 2014 03:21 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

You betcha...

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 20 2014 03:23 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Cheeky little move there by Dazeem, trying to drag-bunt with two out/two on. Dude hits like a smartass Bartolo.

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 03:25 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Nice flashback to see the Pads back in the chocopoop caps.

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 03:27 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

I'm feeling ugly feelings about Cuba.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 20 2014 03:29 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

I'm a little unconvinced of the chocopoopwear's aesthetic value, though they do go nicely with the lollipop curves and marshmallow bats.

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 03:36 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Well, it's enhanced by childhood association, but yeah. Meanwhilst... clobberin' time.

Frayed Knot Jul 20 2014 03:40 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Getting totally out-hit this entire weekend by the Padres who themselves are in the midst of an historically bad offensive season. Finding comparisons to what the SD bats are doing this year requires trips back to the dead-ball era.

Zvon Jul 20 2014 03:40 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Yes, that would be something Keith. Something I'd rather not experience, tyvm.

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 03:42 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

No more All Star games for Muphi.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 20 2014 03:43 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

The quick Wheeler half-inning is heartening. The continued quick Met at-bats... Less so.

Ashie62 Jul 20 2014 03:45 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Mets.... we need a HIT!

Ashie62 Jul 20 2014 03:47 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Frayed Knot wrote: Getting totally out-hit this entire weekend by the Padres who themselves are in the midst of an historically bad offensive season. Finding comparisons to what the SD bats are doing this year requires trips back to the dead-ball era. Or to 1968 when the MFY's hit .217 as a team...

Frayed Knot Jul 20 2014 03:48 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Frayed Knot wrote: Getting totally out-hit this entire weekend by the Padres who themselves are in the midst of an historically bad offensive season. Finding comparisons to what the SD bats are doing this year requires trips back to the dead-ball era. Also out-homered, out-run, out-fielded, out-walked, out-K'd, and are basically a d'Arnaud seeing-eye single away from being swept.

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 03:49 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Wear road grays.

Frayed Knot Jul 20 2014 03:51 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Frayed Knot wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: Getting totally out-hit this entire weekend by the Padres who themselves are in the midst of an historically bad offensive season. Finding comparisons to what the SD bats are doing this year requires trips back to the dead-ball era. Also out-homered, out-run, out-fielded, out-walked, out-K'd, and are basically a d'Arnaud seeing-eye single away from being swept. Oh yeah, and the bottom of their lineup is out-hitting the middle of ours.

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 03:52 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

DeSpaigne's AAA ERA: 7.61.

d'Kong76 Jul 20 2014 03:53 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Edgy MD wrote: Wear road grays. Yeah, it's Sunday, show some class!!

Frayed Knot Jul 20 2014 04:01 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

I don't blame Bud Black for being PO'd. The call where the umps DON'T allow 1st base when the batter makes no attempt to get out of the way of the pitch is one which should be made more often.

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 04:01 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

I might pinch run for Dudu here.

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 04:01 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Not an issue now.

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 04:05 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

DeSpaigne meets his equal, in terms of out-thinking and gamesmanship in an at-bat.

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 04:07 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Talk about gamesmanship. The guy opens his fly in front of God and everybody.

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 04:07 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Babies loaded for Ruben Tejada. Ninety-eight pitches.

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 04:09 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Gubba.

Zvon Jul 20 2014 04:12 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

2 innings left. Lets dunk one in and get the hit, FCOL (for crying out loud).

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 04:19 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Does Eveland have something going on behind his ear?

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 04:21 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Hits, hits, I want hits!!

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 04:27 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Big goofy curve gets Nieuwenhuis. Grandygrandygrandygrandygrandygrandy...

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 04:30 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Borderline call gets him looking. Murfeesboro to the plate.

Zvon Jul 20 2014 04:31 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Murph, you're our best "hitter". Get that hit!

Zvon Jul 20 2014 04:32 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Niiiiice.

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 04:32 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

[bigpurple:2xhk6d66]BYEAH!![/bigpurple:2xhk6d66]

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 04:33 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Now, let us plate that bold man.

Zvon Jul 20 2014 04:34 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Perfectly split the gap. It's all you Wright.

Zvon Jul 20 2014 04:36 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

yeaaaaaaaaaaa!

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 04:38 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

I've never felt so much satisfaction from a Luis Sojo special. Thanks, David.

Zvon Jul 20 2014 04:39 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

He won't even get a win.

Gwreck Jul 20 2014 04:39 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

No PH for Duda here against the lefty.

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 04:42 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Watching the San Diego feed here. Did Keith get upset by Torres' hat?

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 04:51 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Well, bleh.

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 04:52 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

OK, plows down Denorfia.

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 04:55 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Wow! I wanted Wright to go home with that. I was incorrect.

Zvon Jul 20 2014 04:56 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Whoa. I already had that run on the board. Familia find his way out of it.

Gwreck Jul 20 2014 04:58 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Edgy MD wrote: Watching the San Diego feed here. Did Keith get upset by Torres' hat? He didn't comment on it

d'Kong76 Jul 20 2014 05:02 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

EY swingin' hopeless. Lagares bilf'n. Tejada ... oh, nevermind.

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 05:07 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Black is Black. I want Familia back.

Zvon Jul 20 2014 05:08 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Lets see Black find his way out of this...

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 05:09 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Gwreck wrote: Edgy MD wrote: Watching the San Diego feed here. Did Keith get upset by Torres' hat? He didn't comment on it I figure it'll be absoutely unremarkable within a year or so.

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 05:14 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

High-end rundown execution there.

Zvon Jul 20 2014 05:14 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Ugh, Murphy, Murphy. WhatRyaDoing? I think he could have gotten two. Keith says no.

Frayed Knot Jul 20 2014 05:15 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Zvon wrote: Lets see Black find his way out of this... Got 2/3 of the way out of it. Now Edgin has to slam the door. Padres are just trying to hand us this game.

Gwreck Jul 20 2014 05:16 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 20 2014 05:16 PM

We have two open bases. Any other runners don't matter. Why wouldn't we just walk Smith (the Padres' best hitter)?

Frayed Knot Jul 20 2014 05:16 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Zvon wrote: Ugh, Murphy, Murphy. WhatRyaDoing? I think he could have gotten two. Well, he did ge two ... eventually anyway.

Zvon Jul 20 2014 05:16 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

I guess it don't matter, we got the two. But yikes. A guy on third and he wants to dance.

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 05:17 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Ball girl down the first base line has had the next best game after DeSpaigne.

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 05:20 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Chocopoop. What the devil happened there?

Zvon Jul 20 2014 05:20 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

That's a new way to lose.

d'Kong76 Jul 20 2014 05:20 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Holy fucktard

Frayed Knot Jul 20 2014 05:20 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Pitcher's fielding practice, tomorrow AM Starters are excused.

Gwreck Jul 20 2014 05:20 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Pitchers' fielding practice at 10:00 AM tomorrow

Zvon Jul 20 2014 05:38 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

The fact that he got the soft grounder will be buzzing around in my head all evening.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 20 2014 05:48 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Gonna hurt

Frayed Knot Jul 20 2014 05:55 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Gwreck wrote: We have two open bases. Any other runners don't matter. Why wouldn't we just walk Smith (the Padres' best hitter)? Black vs Grandal or Edgin vs Smith. Pick your poison I suppose. I don't like walking two there because then you bring the game-losing walk into play. Looked like Edgin was trying the 'no fastballs' strategy and didn't mind if he walked him that way.

Frayed Knot Jul 20 2014 06:00 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

And what really suxx is that the only walk-off hit cheaper than the one we lost on was the one the Yanx won on ( pop to 2B that four fielders could have caught, but none did).. And while we're at it, how 'bout a big FUCK YOU to the Reds this weekend. Facing the killer Yanx staff of David Phelps, the just-acquired Brandon McCarthy, and Hiroki Kuroda, they managed a combined total of 6 runs on 20 hits. Yeah, they're missing Phillips & Votto, but that challenges the NYM offense of this weekend for pathetic-ness.

Ashie62 Jul 20 2014 07:21 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

That warm feeling from before the break? poof

Fman99 Jul 20 2014 07:53 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

That ending sucked a big fat mackerel.

Edgy MD Jul 20 2014 08:20 PM Re: IGT 07/20 -- Mets at Padres

Well-oiled win machines don't spazz out on the mound twice in one inning.