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IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Mets – Willets Point Sep 23 2015 09:10 PM

The Mets travel to Cincinnati, ready to shake off the shit that's troubled them the past three series, run off a series of wins, and clinch this motherfathering division already. Standing upon the mound to try to stop them is Josh Smith (0-2, 7.71) Stephen Matz (4-0, 1.80) leads the charge to start a new streak.

d'Kong76 Sep 23 2015 09:37 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

You are the driver, you own the road! [youtube:2kmhf358]V4wYaLs92RQ[/youtube:2kmhf358]

G-Fafif Sep 23 2015 09:43 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Did somebody say STAND UP AND SHOUT? Because this, sadly, is what that makes me think of. [youtube:3zysse1b]W7fC-zwAA70[/youtube:3zysse1b]

d'Kong76 Sep 23 2015 09:47 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

No, no, no... You are the driver You own the road You are the fire Go on explode You've got desire So let it out You've got the power Stand up and shout!!!!

Edgy MD Sep 23 2015 10:02 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Ronnie James can fix this.

d'Kong76 Sep 24 2015 07:20 AM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

GAME: New York Mets (85-67) at Cincinnati Reds (63-88) DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 24 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A Covers Media Group, Ltd. With six losses in their last eight contests, the New York Mets hardly have the look of a team on the verge of its first National League East title since 2006. The Mets vie to inch closer to that goal on Thursday, when they begin a seven-game road trip with the opener of a four-game series versus the Cincinnati Reds. Bottom line is the Mets have not looked hungry for heaven. New York was outscored 12-5 en route to losing the last two contests of a three-game set against Atlanta but remained 6 1/2 games ahead of second-place Washington with 10 to play after the Nationals dropped two in a row to their Beltway rival. Daniel Murphy launched a solo homer in the Mets' 6-3 setback to the Braves to extend his hitting streak to six games, during which he is 9-for-21 (.429) with two blasts and five RBIs. While New York has its eyes on the postseason, Cincinnati fell back into the basement of the NL Central following its fourth straight loss. Joey Votto, who swatted a solo homer in a 10-2 rout by St. Louis, has reached base safely in 40 consecutive games - one shy of his career high. TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), FSN Ohio (Cincinnati) PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets LH Steven Matz (4-0, 1.80 ERA) vs. Reds RH Josh Smith (0-2, 7.71) Matz improved to 2-0 in his last three starts since returning to the rotation after allowing one run and seven hits in six innings of a 5-1 triumph over the New York Yankees. The 24-year-old has pitched well in all five outings this season, permitting six runs and 24 hits in 30 frames. Matz picked up the win in his lone career meeting with Cincinnati, yielding two runs and five hits in 7 2/3 innings of a 7-2 victory on June 28. Smith struggled in his last outing on Saturday, allowing four runs and six hits in four innings against Milwaukee but escaping with a no-decision. The 28-year-old pitched a bit better when he faced the Mets on June 28, permitting three runs and four hits, but his four walks drove up his pitch count to force his exit after five frames. Smith has done better with free passes, issuing just two in his last 6 1/3 innings after walking 13 batters in his first 12 1/3. WALK-OFFS: 1. Mets 3B David Wright has hit safely in three straight contests and eight of his last nine. 2. Cincinnati 3B Todd Frazier is 7-for-21 (.333) during his five-game hitting streak. 3. Mets OF Curtis Granderson is 2-for-19 (.105) with six strikeouts in his last six contests.

Ashie62 Sep 24 2015 10:34 AM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

I believe Matz homered off this pitcher. Yee hah!

sharpie Sep 24 2015 12:09 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Metlegs: 1. Curtis Granderson (L) RF 2. David Wright (R) 3B 3. Daniel Murphy (L) 2B 4. Yoenis Cespedes (R) CF 5. Lucas Duda (L) 1B 6. Travis d'Arnaud (R) C 7. Michael Conforto (L) LF 8. Ruben Tejada (R) SS 9. Steven Matz (R) P Redlegs: 1. Jason Bourgeois (R) CF 2. Ivan De Jesus (R) LF 3. Joey Votto (L) 1B 4. Brandon Phillips (R) 2B 5. Todd Frazier (R) 3B 6. Jay Bruce (L) RF 7. Eugenio Suarez (R) SS 8. Brayan Pena (S) C 9. Josh Smith (R) P

Ceetar Sep 24 2015 12:12 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

wow, early lineup.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 24 2015 12:13 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Let's see some bustout for Doodoo here. Nice park to crank a few.

G-Fafif Sep 24 2015 01:53 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

The 1999 Mets did some fancy playoff spot clinching in Cincinnati.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 24 2015 02:03 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Can we add Edgardo Alfonzo to the 40-man roster?

Mets – Willets Point Sep 24 2015 03:09 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

G-Fafif wrote: The 1999 Mets did some fancy playoff spot clinching in Cincinnati. Yes! And fans threw ice at Rickey Henderson.

Ashie62 Sep 24 2015 03:29 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Kinda the regular lineup. I would drop Duda behind Travis and Conforto for awhile.

Edgy MD Sep 24 2015 04:57 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

He has been back there for a while. Now he's busted back up and I salute it.

Zvon Sep 24 2015 05:38 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

I feel it's so important that I made this and its my fb header tonight. [fimg=500:ogouy05o]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-08rMdamj4Pg/VgSJHms7eGI/AAAAAAAAfuE/XPB_3qdrjzU/s720-Ic42/Duda%252520Be%252520BIG-fbheader-z15.png[/fimg:ogouy05o]

Ashie62 Sep 24 2015 05:40 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Conforto succeeds.

Zvon Sep 24 2015 05:52 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

1-0 Reds after 2.

Zvon Sep 24 2015 06:01 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

1-1 Mets

Zvon Sep 24 2015 06:03 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Good baseball. 2-1 Mets

Ashie62 Sep 24 2015 06:04 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Props to Duda and Muffy.

Zvon Sep 24 2015 06:05 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

DUDA!! 3-1 Mets

Ashie62 Sep 24 2015 06:14 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

How about that Matz kid.

Zvon Sep 24 2015 06:49 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

I had one a those glow balls. You had to leave it under a light for awhile before you shut the lights off, otherwise it wouldn't glow.

Zvon Sep 24 2015 06:51 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Matz has to reach back for a little something extra here vs Votto. Niiiice, gets an inf pop out.

d'Kong76 Sep 24 2015 06:54 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Thought Frazier got all of that... sigh of relief...

Zvon Sep 24 2015 06:56 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Whew. Phillips got to Matz for a RBI single. 3-2 Matz. More runs please.

Zvon Sep 24 2015 07:04 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Matz outta gas? No ones up.... Red on 2nd, one out.

Zvon Sep 24 2015 07:06 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

GAH!! bad hop single past Wright! 3-3 and that's it for Matz. Damn.

Fman99 Sep 24 2015 07:06 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Well, poop.

Edgy MD Sep 24 2015 07:09 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Interesting game for Matz. No walks, but 10 hits. I applaud my strike-zone pounding Mets pitchers, but maybe they've been a little too aggressive of late. On the other hand, a single walk, as rare as she may be, oft portends disaster.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 24 2015 07:15 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Somebody ought to whip up a list of Erik Goeddel Facts. This kid is better than anyone thinks.

Fman99 Sep 24 2015 07:21 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Muffie with another big knock!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 24 2015 07:22 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

2 lefties beat the lefty.

Zvon Sep 24 2015 07:23 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

They gave him a triple. :) 4-3 Mets

Zvon Sep 24 2015 07:24 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Cespedes with a line RBO single! 5-3 Mets. Put it outta reach Lucas.

Edgy MD Sep 24 2015 07:26 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

One thing I have to hand to Terry: He's the only guy in the world who has looked at this lineup and thought that Murphy is the guy to choose for the #3 batter, but damned if he isn't getting it done, kinda. He certainly hasn't been the problem.

Zvon Sep 24 2015 07:26 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

- [bigpurple:3tniguwb]DUDA!!!!!!![/bigpurple:3tniguwb] 6-3 Mets!!!!

Zvon Sep 24 2015 07:26 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

I'm gettin a bit excited. Lil bit.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 24 2015 07:28 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Smoking it. Vey good to see Doodoo Coming Alive

d'Kong76 Sep 24 2015 07:29 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Time to stretch! [youtube:yg5okvd5]JVjJmTKLzMc[/youtube:yg5okvd5]

Fman99 Sep 24 2015 07:30 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Two out back to back to back RBI hits give me this warm, sunny feeling. It's like, well, something, I am trying to put into words...

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 24 2015 07:47 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Lecure: Strange as angels

Elster88 Sep 24 2015 07:55 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Angel Hernandez walked up on Terry and Keith rightly admonished him for not even belonging there in the first place.

Zvon Sep 24 2015 07:57 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Fkn idiot umps.

Elster88 Sep 24 2015 07:58 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

I think the ump might have actually been trying to emphasize that he had denied the time-out request from Bruce and that the pitch counted.

Zvon Sep 24 2015 07:59 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Elster88 wrote: I think the ump might have actually been trying to emphasize that he had denied the time-out request from Bruce and that the pitch counted. So it simply was a ball?

d'Kong76 Sep 24 2015 08:00 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

File it under the whole thing made no sense folder...

Elster88 Sep 24 2015 08:07 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Zvon wrote: Elster88 wrote: I think the ump might have actually been trying to emphasize that he had denied the time-out request from Bruce and that the pitch counted. So it simply was a ball? I think so

Elster88 Sep 24 2015 08:08 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

d'Kong76 wrote: File it under the whole thing made no sense folder... Agree

d'Kong76 Sep 24 2015 08:17 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Bookaroonies, Buddy #3!

Centerfield Sep 24 2015 08:18 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Books! Winning. It's better than losing.

themetfairy Sep 24 2015 08:19 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Frayed Knot Sep 24 2015 08:22 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Yay!

Zvon Sep 24 2015 08:25 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

Edgy MD Sep 24 2015 09:39 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

I'm tossing out the goal of clinching before the Washington series. How about you Metsies clinching before the Philadelphia series?

MFS62 Sep 24 2015 09:50 PM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

d'Kong76 wrote: File it under the whole thing made no sense folder... They should name that folder after that incompetent ump. Later

Mets – Willets Point Sep 25 2015 09:57 AM Re: IGT Thu 9/24 @ Reds: Slump Buster

I seem to have a bad habit of starting an IGT and then being unable to participate in it during the game. I was following the game from afar.