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IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

dgwphotography May 26 2015 11:46 AM

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d'Kong76 May 26 2015 12:00 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Lol... thanks! Philadelphia at NY Mets When: 7:10 PM ET, Tuesday, May 26, 2015 Where: Citi Field, New York City, New York SportsDirect Inc. The New York Mets have feasted on home cookin' in 2015 while the Philadelphia Phillies continue to starve on the road. After matching a season high with three homers in the opener of the set, New York looks to secure a series victory against Philadelphia when the National League East rivals reconvene at Citi Field on Tuesday. Wilmer Flores belted a go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth inning as the Mets posted a 6-3 triumph on Monday afternoon, improving to 6-1 versus the Phillies this season and putting themselves in position to possibly win 10 of their last 11 series with their division rival. New York's second victory in seven outings upped its mark to 18-6 at home, while Philadelphia is in danger of extending its road winless streak to 11 series (0-9-1). The Phillies have lost five of seven following a season-best six-game winning streak and have dropped 18 of 25 away from Citizens Bank Park. Philadelphia's task gets even tougher against scheduled starter Jacob deGrom, who improved to 2-0 with a 1.37 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in his career against Philadelphia after scattering seven hits over 6 1/3 innings in a 2-0 triumph on April 13. TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, CSN Philadelphia, SNY (New York) PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Jerome Williams (3-4, 5.44 ERA) vs. Mets RH Jacob deGrom (5-4, 2.75) Williams suffered his third loss in four outings on Thursday after yielding five runs in as many innings en route to a 7-3 setback to Colorado. The 33-year-old also permitted five runs in as many frames in a 6-1 loss to New York on April 15. Williams gave up two homers in that contest, and has been taken deep in each of his last four games. DeGrom was downright spectacular in this last outing on Thursday, allowing just one hit and striking out 11 over eight innings in a 5-0 victory against St. Louis. The 26-year-old exited merely for precautionary reasons with hip and shoulder soreness in his not-too-distant past, but looks to continue his dominance against several members of Philadelphia's lineup. Ben Revere is 0-for-9 and Carlos Ruiz is hitless in six career at-bats versus deGrom. WALK-OFFS: 1. New York 2B Daniel Murphy, who is 9-for-17 during his five-game hitting streak, is batting .339 with 15 RBIs and 12 runs scored in his last 27 meetings with Philadelphia. 2. Phillies 2B Chase Utley, who went 2-for-3 with a two-run single in the series opener, is 13-for-32 with five doubles and as many runs scored in his last 10 games. 3. Flores, who leads the Mets with seven homers, is 0-for-2 in his career versus Williams.

Edgy MD May 26 2015 12:03 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Oh, shit. Jumping on my IGT privileges. COULD ANYTHING GOOD COME FROM THIS?!!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 26 2015 12:31 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Just ask FMan: the IGT fates do not smile Creepy Sun Baby-like on breaches in protocol.

d'Kong76 May 26 2015 01:11 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

@cgrand3 RF @juanlagares2 CF Duda 1B Murphy 2B @mcuddy23 LF Flores SS Campbell 3B @kplawecki26 C @JdeGrom19 P @kcmets #cpftoocool

d'Kong76 May 26 2015 01:30 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Revere, LF Galvis, SS Utley, 2B Howard, 1B Franco, 3B Sizemore, RF Herrera, CF Ruiz, C Williams, P

Zvon May 26 2015 05:56 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Yeaaa, Duda, RBI single. Credit deGrom for not letting them double him up. Nice rip by Dudy. 1-0 Mets

Zvon May 26 2015 06:12 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Cuddy drove in 2 more in that 3rd inning and it's 3-0 deGrominators.

Edgy MD May 26 2015 06:17 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Here's the thing, guys: I don't even like your bunting technique.

Frayed Knot May 26 2015 06:17 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Between deGrom's hitting skills (good) and his bunting skills (horrid) he should never bunt again.

Edgy MD May 26 2015 06:25 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

He's like the Reverse Al Leiter.

Zvon May 26 2015 06:26 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Phils booth didn't think he should have bunted at all that at bat. I disagree with that, but after one try I'd let deGrom swing. Wouldn't do that with other Mets pitchers. He must have thought that was foul. Still, no excuse though.

Ashie62 May 26 2015 06:29 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Lagares can field but he cannot hit.

Zvon May 26 2015 06:30 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Duda's got to start laying down 3rd base bunts once a game.

Ashie62 May 26 2015 06:34 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Nah, he's learning to hit the other way all on his own.

Zvon May 26 2015 06:37 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Ashie62 wrote: Nah, he's learning to hit the other way all on his own. Then if his next at bat gives him that opportunity, I want him to go for it. Actually his rip up the middle was left of center, so I do believe you are right.

Edgy MD May 26 2015 06:45 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

I'm all for the Mets laying bunts against the shift, as terrible as their bunting is. Bunt like fiends.

Zvon May 26 2015 06:57 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

9 Ks for deGrom. Exquisite. Up to 98 pitches.

Zvon May 26 2015 07:04 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Uhg. I so hate these Philly broadcasters. I could stomach McCarthy when he worked with Harry, but since he's passed Mac's dipped nose in Phanatic poo. Phils trying to reach deGrom. 2 on, no out, 8th. And deGroms night is over.

Zvon May 26 2015 07:08 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Robles comes in and gives up a 2 run triple. Not good. 1 out.

Fman99 May 26 2015 07:09 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Shitty bullpen.

Zvon May 26 2015 07:10 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

annnnnnnnd the Phils tie it. jeezeLAfreakinweeze

Ashie62 May 26 2015 07:10 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Terry, no need to go to the bullpen. Grow some stones.

Zvon May 26 2015 07:14 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

3-3, 1st & 3rd, 1 out. This will not help keep Kase out of traction.

Zvon May 26 2015 07:17 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Bumper Cap Torres makes a BIG fool out of big Ryan Howard. Huge K. GJ!

Fman99 May 26 2015 07:20 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Yuk-a-roo

Zvon May 26 2015 07:20 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

The other Torres can't get the job done. 4-3

Edgy MD May 26 2015 07:20 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

And the lead is wrested by the Brotherly Lovers. Bad pennage.

Zvon May 26 2015 07:24 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

What a shame. Well, we still got a game to win. Personally I would have gone with my "bump" system, and a lead off single in the 8th would have been that bump, but, dats'A baseball.

d'Kong76 May 26 2015 07:27 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

They should be able to at least tie it in the 8th against these phschlubs.

Zvon May 26 2015 07:29 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

yeaaaaaaaa muffy. Doubles Duda to third. 0 outs. Now come on....we GOTTA SCORE.

Edgy MD May 26 2015 07:30 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Whelp, I guess it's too late to suggest we should have pinch-run for Duda. Not sure we still shouldn't, with Francouer in right, but it's not like there are any obvious candidates. (Muno?)

Zvon May 26 2015 07:31 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

If we don't score it's traction for me too.

Zvon May 26 2015 07:35 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Ughhhhhhh. Cuddyer Ks.

Zvon May 26 2015 07:36 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Jeeze, Flores, take the walk!

Fman99 May 26 2015 07:38 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

In Wilmer We Trust

Zvon May 26 2015 07:38 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Tghis guys wild. Dont swing at anything up in the zone. oo, nice pitch..Flores drills it to right center and drives in Duda w/ a sac fly! 4-4 Mets

Frayed Knot May 26 2015 07:39 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

But it wasn't a homer and that's what he was brought in to do ... or so I heard.

Zvon May 26 2015 07:40 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Oh man! Holy crap! And C was hustling his ass off. Howd he make that play?

Frayed Knot May 26 2015 07:50 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Familia gets through the inning even though retiring only one batter. Someone now needs to take advantage of that.

Zvon May 26 2015 07:54 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Frayed Knot wrote: But it wasn't a homer and that's what he was brought in to do ... or so I heard. I never said he was brought in for anything. I never put it that way. He was in. Our selection for the position was what we had. He was selected as the starting shortstop and the team is trying to sell me on his power, his ability to add punch to a line up that needs it. So I have my expectations. And he did punch that liner for an RBI. These Phil talking idiots said he's a dead pull hitter. We know this isn't totally true cause we've seen how he can flick them to right when he gets a certain type outside pitch. He can also inside out it to right if he needs to. We've seen him do it. I expect and hope for more than just HRs out of Wilmer. But for now, as he is being sold, I'll be judging him for that. If he goes on a hitting tear and bats .500 for the next month (w/ no homers), I will gladly adjust my thinking.

Zvon May 26 2015 07:58 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Gah! Extra innings.

Frayed Knot May 26 2015 08:04 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

But it wasn't a homer and that's what he was brought in to do ... or so I heard. I never said he was brought in for anything. I never put it that way. Yeah, you pretty much did: [from the 'Unsucking' thread] "I mean, what he's there for. To hit homers."

Edgy MD May 26 2015 08:09 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Zvon wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: But it wasn't a homer and that's what he was brought in to do ... or so I heard. I never said he was brought in for anything. I never put it that way. He was in. Our selection for the position was what we had. He was selected as the starting shortstop and the team is trying to sell me on his power, his ability to add punch to a line up that needs it. So I have my expectations. And he did punch that liner for an RBI. Bah, the team isn't trying to sell you on anything other than their guarantee that you'll have the time of your life. You're overthinking this.

Edgy MD May 26 2015 08:10 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Pick your extra-inning hero. I'm going with Laggy.

Zvon May 26 2015 08:14 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

But it wasn't a homer and that's what he was brought in to do ... or so I heard. I never said he was brought in for anything. I never put it that way. Yeah, you pretty much did: [from the 'Unsucking' thread] "I mean, what he's there for. To hit homers." No. For example, Campbell was "brought in" to take Wrights place. Flores has been our shortstop since day one. The Mets tell me his offensive numbers will make up for his fielding. I don't think he'll ever hit for average. Whew. Familia Ks Howard. And Laggy singles to lead it off. Niiiice.

Zvon May 26 2015 08:16 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

End it here Duda!

Edgy MD May 26 2015 08:18 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

The bunt is still damn close to a gimme.

Rockin' Doc May 26 2015 08:20 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Come on Murphy. Put an end to this game right here.

Zvon May 26 2015 08:20 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Cant in sudden death. Duda takes the walk the ump didn't want to give him. That 3rd ball was low. Did Murph just show bunt?

Rockin' Doc May 26 2015 08:24 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Not what I had in mind Daniel.

Zvon May 26 2015 08:24 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

The old double play. Cuddy up with Lags on 3rd.

Zvon May 26 2015 08:26 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Jeeze, let the guy walk it in Wilmer. Or hit one of those home runs that I expect of you.

Zvon May 26 2015 08:27 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

A single and /or double is also acceptable.

Fman99 May 26 2015 08:28 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

WILMER MUTHAFUCKIN FLORES!

Zvon May 26 2015 08:28 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

[bigpurple:8phqg7f2]YAY![/bigpurple:8phqg7f2]

Rockin' Doc May 26 2015 08:28 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Wilmer wins it for the Mets.

Edgy MD May 26 2015 08:29 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Wilmer's the best thing they've got going right now.

Edgy MD May 26 2015 08:31 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Sounds like the Steve Gelbs Hologram Generator is low on power.

Zvon May 26 2015 08:32 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Once again, disappointed that we couldn't keep things in order for deGrom, but two of those runs were his. Very glad we did not let this one get away.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 26 2015 08:32 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Gelbs can even fuck up a walkoff.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 26 2015 08:33 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Zvon wrote: Once again, disappointed that we couldn't keep things in order for deGrom, but two of those runs were his. Very glad we did not let this one get away. Eh, deGrom has himself to blame for screwing up the first and maybe only time in history that Capmbell and Plawecki got on base at once.

Edgy MD May 26 2015 08:39 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Yeah, 0-2 in bunting is an embarrassing failure. I'm all for giving Wally the reins if it means he doubles as bunting coach.

themetfairy May 26 2015 08:46 PM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

dgwphotography May 27 2015 07:25 AM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Edgy MD wrote: Oh, shit. Jumping on my IGT privileges. COULD ANYTHING GOOD COME FROM THIS?!! Um... yep. Does this mean I should start today's too?

Edgy MD May 27 2015 07:42 AM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Too late, Larry Tate!

TransMonk May 27 2015 08:11 AM Re: IGT, 5/26, Keeping Kase out of traction

Walk offs are fun!