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IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

d'Kong76 May 18 2015 07:47 AM

St. Louis at NY Mets When: 7:10 PM ET, Monday, May 18, 2015 Where: Citi Field, New York City, New York SportsDirect Inc. The St. Louis Cardinals look to put an end to their offensive struggles when they visit the New York Mets on Monday for the opener of the four-game series between the division leaders. St. Louis, which sits atop the National League Central, avoided a three-game home sweep at the hands of Detroit by posting a 2-1 triumph on Sunday. Kolten Wong snapped a 1-1 tie with a solo homer in the sixth inning for the Cardinals, who were held to fewer than four runs for the fifth time in seven contests. New York busted out offensively in victories over Milwaukee during the weekend, scoring 14 runs on Saturday and another five the following day after totaling 10 during its five-game losing streak. Curtis Granderson followed a 3-for-5 effort with his second home run in as many days on Sunday while Michael Cuddyer recorded two RBIs in both contests. The Mets also received strong pitching performances, limiting the Brewers to one run in each of the triumphs. TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, ESPN, FSN Midwest (St. Louis), SNY (New York) PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH John Lackey (2-2, 3.22 ERA) vs. Mets RH Matt Harvey (5-1, 2.31) Lackey battled through control issues last time out but still ended up with the loss at Cleveland on Wednesday after allowing only two runs on five hits and five walks over 5 1/3 innings. The 36-year-old has given up three runs or fewer in each of his last four outings but is just 1-2 in that span. Lackey has made two career starts against New York, winning one while posting a 2.70 ERA. Harvey couldn't have pitched much better against the Cubs on Wednesday but left Chicago without a victory despite striking out nine while scattering three hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings. It was a tremendous bounce-back effort by the 26-year-old, who had his season-opening five-start winning streak snapped at Philadelphia on May 8, when he allowed three runs in six frames. Harvey has yet to defeat the Cardinals in his career, losing both of his outings while yielding a total of four runs in 12 innings. WALK-OFFS: 1. The Mets are a major league-best 15-4 at home this season. 2. Cardinals LHP Jaime Garcia (shoulder) is expected to make his season debut in the series finale on Thursday, when he will make his first start since June 20. 3. New York and St. Louis have the two lowest team ERAs in the majors, with the Cardinals leading the way at 2.87.

G-Fafif May 18 2015 01:14 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Granderson – RF Campbell – 3B Duda – 1B Cuddyer – LF Murphy – 2B Flores – SS Plawecki – C Harvey – RHP Lagares – CF

d'Kong76 May 18 2015 01:22 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Wong 2B Carpenter 3B Holliday LF Peralta SS Adams 1B Molina C Heyward RF Grichuk CF Lackey P

TransMonk May 18 2015 01:23 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Edgy MD May 18 2015 01:27 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Don't bunt like a chump today, OK, Harvey?

Lefty Specialist May 18 2015 01:28 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Frayed Knot May 18 2015 01:29 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Nats off today, so we'll either double our slim lead or eliminate it entirely all on our own. They'll host the Yanx for three games starting Tuesday; trying to figure out a way to have both teams go 0-3 in those games but am drawing a blank so far.

Ceetar May 18 2015 01:42 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Frayed Knot wrote: Nats off today, so we'll either double our slim lead or eliminate it entirely all on our own. They'll host the Yanx for three games starting Tuesday; trying to figure out a way to have both teams go 0-3 in those games but am drawing a blank so far. best I can come up with is massive rain delay/power failure/something that causes the series to be postponed until later in the year, creating a schedule crunch for both of them that ends up hurting. Or each game goes 18 innings and necessitates both teams having to call up an additional starter, or TWO!, to make a spot start.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 18 2015 01:48 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

I think Met fans gotta root for the MFYs this week. But given that my rooting against them never works, maybe pull for Washington.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 18 2015 01:52 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Ceetar May 18 2015 01:53 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I think Met fans gotta root for the MFYs this week. But given that my rooting against them never works, maybe pull for Washington. whatever happens it'll be tolerable if the Mets gain on both of them. So, sweep these ugly red birds.

G-Fafif May 18 2015 01:55 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I think Met fans gotta root for the MFYs this week. I don't think I know how to do that.

Lefty Specialist May 18 2015 02:04 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

I can't root for either team, but I can root for injuries.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 18 2015 02:08 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Who do you guys have in Cossacks v. Banditos matchup in the Texas League?

TransMonk May 18 2015 02:10 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

ESPN sure loves those front-running match-ups. I hope the Mets mop the field with those Redbirds for all to see tonight.

Edgy MD May 18 2015 02:11 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Just hoping we can live up to the classy standards of baseball's best fans (BBF). [fimg=350:3sie2oz1]http://www.danzettwoch.com/prints/zettwoch_prints_images/pondscum.jpg[/fimg:3sie2oz1] [fimg=350:3sie2oz1]https://img0.etsystatic.com/030/0/6364874/il_570xN.551058506_d463.jpg[/fimg:3sie2oz1] [fimg=350:3sie2oz1]http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1638/1270/400/pondscumcl.jpg[/fimg:3sie2oz1] [fimg=350:3sie2oz1]http://i3.cpcache.com/product/80431866/the_mets_are_pond_scum_mug.jpg?color=White&height=460&width=460&qv=90[/fimg:3sie2oz1]

dgwphotography May 18 2015 02:17 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Edgy MD wrote: Just hoping we can live up to the classy standards of baseball's best fans (BBF). [fimg=350]http://www.danzettwoch.com/prints/zettwoch_prints_images/pondscum.jpg[/fimg] [fimg=350]https://img0.etsystatic.com/030/0/6364874/il_570xN.551058506_d463.jpg[/fimg] [fimg=350]http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1638/1270/400/pondscumcl.jpg[/fimg] [fimg=350]http://i3.cpcache.com/product/80431866/the_mets_are_pond_scum_mug.jpg?color=White&height=460&width=460&qv=90[/fimg] To be honest, they weren't too far from the truth in regards to some of that team. They did have a group that called themselves the scum bunch....

batmagadanleadoff May 18 2015 02:24 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Vince Coleman never misbehaved as a Cardinal.

Frayed Knot May 18 2015 03:17 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I think Met fans gotta root for the MFYs this week. Realistically, yeah. But, like Greg says, I don't know how to do that. The basic reason is that the entire AL East seems fairly evenly matched; no one seems terrible over there but no one's all that good either. The winner there is likely to come down to who stays healthiest or gets luckiest. But the Nats have the talent -- at least on paper -- to be able to run and hide if they open up a lead this early so the longer they can be kept back the less chance there is of that happening.

Ashie62 May 18 2015 03:27 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Who do you guys have in Cossacks v. Banditos matchup in the Texas League? I've heard it's becoming a doubleheader.

Nymr83 May 18 2015 06:20 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

I was about to just type "KKK" as Harvey struck out the side, but if I ever ran for office someone would come find this post and take it out of context. Harvey looking great, despite the ugly camouflage uniforms. Maybe. We should honor the armed forces by NOT making them look terrible.

Edgy MD May 18 2015 06:52 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Nice rip by Campbell.

Edgy MD May 18 2015 07:01 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

A lot of short-haired, beardless Mets, suddenly. Eight scoreless by the big guy.

Frayed Knot May 18 2015 07:03 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Be nice to see a half dozen or more runs right about now.

Edgy MD May 18 2015 07:05 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Choate has that Atchison thing going. A journeyman pitcher in his late 30s looking like he's 20 years older.

Edgy MD May 18 2015 07:10 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

It'd be a GREAT time to pinch-run Tejada for Flores.

Edgy MD May 18 2015 07:11 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

And... make me manager.

Zvon May 18 2015 07:12 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

WILMAAAA!

Edgy MD May 18 2015 07:13 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Harvey final line: 8.0 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 SO

Zvon May 18 2015 07:14 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

I can't recall a more embarrassing pick-off of a Metropolitan.

Lefty Specialist May 18 2015 07:16 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Fasten your seatbelts.

Frayed Knot May 18 2015 07:20 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Heyward = tough guy to double-up, although has been doubled-up twice tonight.

Edgy MD May 18 2015 07:24 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

BAH!!

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 18 2015 07:25 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Serves 'em right for playing in these ugly unis.

Frayed Knot May 18 2015 07:27 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Did someone here order a walk-off win?

Lefty Specialist May 18 2015 07:28 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Harvey should sue for non-support.

Zvon May 18 2015 07:29 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Ugh. What a waste of Harveys fine performance. I guess Grandy has no arm whatsoever these days. I can't be mad at Familia. He's been solid, these are the Cards. Heyward had no business swinging at that pitch. Lets answer right back and end it.

Edgy MD May 18 2015 07:33 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Grandy looking to gain some redemption by coming around to score here.

Zvon May 18 2015 07:34 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Niiiice. Curtis redeems himself.

Frayed Knot May 18 2015 07:39 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Make him pay, Cuddy!

Edgy MD May 18 2015 07:41 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Gotta be lookin to hack, Cud.

Edgy MD May 18 2015 07:42 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

First sextra-inning game of the year.

Lefty Specialist May 18 2015 07:44 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Just have no confidence in Cuddyer in those situations. And the Cards knew it too, by giving Duda nothing to hit.

Edgy MD May 18 2015 07:46 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Here's Robles' high-profile opp.

Centerfield May 18 2015 07:47 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Fuck Cuddyer.

Centerfield May 18 2015 07:50 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Great night to walk off.

Fman99 May 18 2015 07:55 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Ugh, enough with the bunting. Let Flores swing.

Fman99 May 18 2015 07:56 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Oh he swung and didn't do shit. Should've bunted! FUCK

Frayed Knot May 18 2015 07:58 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

The hell with Nieuwenhuis, I'd PH deGrom here.

Edgy MD May 18 2015 07:59 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Nieuwie, if nothing else, has a history of hitting in extras.

Frayed Knot May 18 2015 08:01 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Foul balls by Nieuwenhis seem like progress.

Fman99 May 18 2015 08:03 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

He sucks a big fat corn dog.

Zvon May 18 2015 08:03 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Oh Newy, you cudda been a star!

Lefty Specialist May 18 2015 08:03 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Not tonight.

Frayed Knot May 18 2015 08:06 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Even the Rangers game is out-scoring this one.

Zvon May 18 2015 08:13 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Shit, we are gonna piss this one away. Hey, look at that. A camo bumperCapGuy.

Zvon May 18 2015 08:16 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Oh that's gray. Must be the road version. Chheeeaaap!

Zvon May 18 2015 08:19 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Great job ATorres!

Edgy MD May 18 2015 08:22 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Man, Molina is putting on a clinic tonight.

Centerfield May 18 2015 08:22 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Swing the fucking bats.

Centerfield May 18 2015 08:25 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

The Mets looking like they have no chance to score another run tonight.

Edgy MD May 18 2015 08:35 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Man, this umpie is a pitcher's friend tonight. Redbirds strangely burned their last bench player.

Frayed Knot May 18 2015 08:36 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Torres looking to be the losing pitcher while striking out every batter he faces.

Centerfield May 18 2015 08:39 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

I was positive that strikeout was going to end up the winning run. Switching to ESPN. Is SNY crapping out on anyone else?

Zvon May 18 2015 08:40 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Wow, what a job by ATorres. SNY thu MLB.tv is okay.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 18 2015 08:42 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Stupid Time Warner Cable losing picture/signal on both SNY and ESPN

Edgy MD May 18 2015 08:56 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Mets have given up zero hits in extra innings. Good a time as any for some crazy-assed support. Tejada, you're new to this particular game. How about making a mark? There's some beer in it for you.

Frayed Knot May 18 2015 08:58 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

I wonder what pct of extra inning games are won by the home team? My guess it that it would be higher than the standard 54% or so games that home teams generally win in baseball but I don't know that I've ever seen a breakdown. I do know that I feel a helluva lot more CAHNfident as the home team in these situations, but I don't know if stats will back up that feeling.

Edgy MD May 18 2015 09:03 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Let's hit into the shift some more. That might work.

Frayed Knot May 18 2015 09:08 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Aside from Cuddyer's ground ball single (one AB too late I might add) the last ball NYM bats have gotten out of the infield seems like about two hours ago.

Edgy MD May 18 2015 09:13 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Remaining on the bench for the Mets: Mayberry, Recker.

Frayed Knot May 18 2015 09:16 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Wasn't this pitcher one of the teletubbies?

Edgy MD May 18 2015 09:16 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Tuivalala coming in wild. Quickly looking Tuivalostlost.

Frayed Knot May 18 2015 09:20 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit drinking.

Edgy MD May 18 2015 09:21 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

How do we not send Campbell 3-and-2? Anywitz, now we're going to put all our chips on a bunt. That's not worked out so well this season.

Edgy MD May 18 2015 09:23 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

On the other hand, is Cud somebody Terry will bunt? NO!

Frayed Knot May 18 2015 09:24 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Scoring across MLB today: 1-1 here 2-1 in the 9th in Houston 4-1 in the 8th in Colorado 3-2 final in Detroit 3-2 final in 13 in Miami 2-1 final in 10 in Chicago and the one outlier: 10-6 in Toronto

Edgy MD May 18 2015 09:25 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

!![/bigpurple]

themetfairy May 18 2015 09:26 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

The Damn Thing Is Over!

Frayed Knot May 18 2015 09:28 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Mayberry after swinging at the first pitch at his ankles: "Just trying to be patient here"

Zvon May 18 2015 09:30 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

On a grounder to short. I'll take it vs. St. Lou. Disappointed they couldn't keep things in order for Harvey, but a wins a win. And this is a big one. They gotta be able to hang with the big boys.

Gwreck May 18 2015 09:44 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

Sat next to a really fun, intelligent Cardinals fan tonight. He may root for the wrong team but it's always nice to have a good baseball conversation at the park. Harvey is awesome. 14th inning stretches are fun. Walk off wins are great.

Centerfield May 18 2015 09:46 PM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

I never got the feeling they were going to find a way to win. Happy to be wrong. Three game win streak!

Mets – Willets Point May 19 2015 09:34 AM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

I nodded off around the 12th inning, although I dreamed that the Mets won. Most likely because the radio was still on and it entered my subconscious.

Ashie62 May 19 2015 10:37 AM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

I pulled the plug when Harvey got pulled at 105 pitches, grrrrr. Very happy to see the win.

TransMonk May 19 2015 11:20 AM Re: IGT 05/18 -- STL @ NYM

I made it to the end, but will say that had the Mets not scored in the 14th, I would have considered turning in. But I love walk off wins, so extra innings at home always give me that tease.