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IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Mets – Willets Point Sep 26 2015 08:46 AM

The third game of the Mets' series at the Reds and a win will give them their first NL East championship since 2006. Matt Harvey (12-7, 2.80), the Dark Knight of Flushing, leads the Mets into battle. John "The Sacrificial" Lamb (1-3, 4.60) counters for the Reds.

d'Kong76 Sep 26 2015 08:49 AM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

GAME: New York Mets (87-67) at Cincinnati Reds (63-90) DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 26 - 4:10 PM EST WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A Covers Media Group, Ltd. The New York Mets can capture their first National League East title since 2006 when Matt Harvey takes the mound on Saturday in the third contest of a four-game series versus the host Cincinnati Reds. New York, which has won 10 in a row on the road, can claim the division crown with either its 12th victory in 14 outings versus Cincinnati on Saturday or if second-place Washington falls to Philadelphia. Lucas Duda crushed a pair of three-run homers in Friday's 12-5 triumph to improve to 5-for-9 with eight RBIs in his last three contests after a 3-for-26 stretch in his previous eight games. Yoenis Cespedes also rebounded from a difficult run (0-for-16) to go 9-for-22 (.409) in his last five contests for the Mets, who own an 8 1/2-game lead over the Nationals. While New York is ready to pop the champagne, Cincinnati might wish to drink away its troubles after losing six in a row and 28 of 40. Joey Votto has reached base safely in a career high-tying 42 consecutive games and is 2-for-6 (.333) in his career versus Harvey. TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), FSN Ohio (Cincinnati) PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Matt Harvey (12-7, 2.80 ERA) vs. Reds LH John Lamb (1-3, 4.60) Harvey allowed just one hit and struck out seven in five scoreless innings to lift his season total to 176 2/3, but the early exit against the Yankees and a massive collapse by the Mets' bullpen provided plenty of fodder in the New York tabloids. The 26-year-old will tune up for the postseason versus Cincinnati, against which he permitted one run on four hits in six innings but settled for a no-decision in his last meeting on June 27. Harvey owns a 4-0 mark in his last nine starts and hasn't tasted defeat since a 7-2 setback to Washington on July 20. Lamb turned in his second scoreless outing in three trips to the mound, but only has one win to show for it. After scattering three hits in an 11-0 victory over St. Louis on Sept. 10, the 25-year-old permitted five hits and struck out six in as many innings of a no-decision versus the Cardinals on Monday. Lamb has kept the ball in the park in three of his last four outings after surrendering a homer in each of his previous four. WALK-OFFS: 1. New York 2B Daniel Murphy is 14-for-30 (.467) with two homers and seven RBIs during his eight-game hitting streak. 2. Cincinnati RF Jay Bruce is 2-for-19 (.105) - albeit with a pair of solo homers - in his last five contests. 3. Mets 3B David Wright is 15-for-43 (.349) with seven RBIs in his last 11 contests.

d'Kong76 Sep 26 2015 08:52 AM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

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Mets – Willets Point Sep 26 2015 09:00 AM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

So, if the game is close, which bullpen pitchers are allowed to pitch from the 6th inning on?

Edgy MD Sep 26 2015 09:01 AM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

I imagine they will let their top relievers go. The Dodgers are going to have about 200 scouts at this game, I think. So, not having any experience with backing into the playoffs, and seeing that the Nats and Mets both have 4:00-ish starts... [list=1:32hhzxli][*:32hhzxli]If the Nats lose while the Mets are still playing, is there a subdued celebration in the clubhouse or dugout, or is there an unwritten rule that you pretend not to notice the out-of-town score until you take care of your own business? [/*:m:32hhzxli] [*:32hhzxli]If the Mets don't take care of business — they lose — but the Nats lose shortly before or about the same time they do, do they still charge the field to celebrate after the last out, or is that just terrible form, and they save it for the clubhouse?[/*:m:32hhzxli][/list:o:32hhzxli]

Mets – Willets Point Sep 26 2015 09:08 AM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

All I know is that if the Mets win & Nats lose somewhat simultaneously I'll have a Tony Clark 00 photo ready to go.

Frayed Knot Sep 26 2015 09:12 AM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

1) Handshakes and hugs in the dugout plus noise from the NYM fans in attendance. No big celebrations until after the game in the clubhouse and then the full night ahead of them. 2) No dog pile on the field after a loss and no return to the field after a Nats loss because it's not their field (might do it at home if the time span was short enough). And it would certainly be weird if their celebration was stepping on the Reds' one for winning via a walk-off But full-on party in the clubby and on into the southwestern Ohio night.

Ashie62 Sep 26 2015 09:28 AM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

I believe a read Harvey goes 3 or 4.

Edgy MD Sep 26 2015 09:37 AM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

I'd hate for the Mets to win the division but show signs of ill breeding.

d'Kong76 Sep 26 2015 11:54 AM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Granderson, RF Wright, 3B Cespedes, CF Murphy, 2B d'Arnaud, C Duda, 1B Cuddyer, LF Flores, SS Harvey, P Bourgeois, CF Votto, 1B Phillips, 2B Bruce, RF Frazier, 3B De Jesus, SS Duvall, LF Barnhart, C Lamb, P

Edgy MD Sep 26 2015 01:08 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Flip-flopping Murphy and Cespedes.

d'Kong76 Sep 26 2015 01:23 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

I never had kids, but I feel like an expectant father this afternoon. I forgot how it feels to be on the cusp of clinching something!

Edgy MD Sep 26 2015 02:07 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Thar be baseball.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 26 2015 02:10 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

I'm happily surprised, at my age, how giddy I am that the Mets are where they are today. (And I don't mean that they're in Cincinnati.) The clips that SNY showed of previous clinchers gave me goosebumps.

Edgy MD Sep 26 2015 02:14 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Bo Duke bringing it left-handed for the Reds.

Edgy MD Sep 26 2015 02:17 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Lambchop is a fast worker. He might get called for not stopping.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 26 2015 02:25 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

. Doodooooooooooi

d'Kong76 Sep 26 2015 02:26 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

. [bigpurple:1fuoil54]Duda! SlamBOOM![/bigpurple:1fuoil54]

Zvon Sep 26 2015 02:26 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

unfrigginbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Zvon Sep 26 2015 02:27 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

what a rip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lefty Specialist Sep 26 2015 02:27 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Oh my goodness. That was a fucking bullet.

Zvon Sep 26 2015 02:35 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

I was so pumped by that I actually ran around the house yelling UNBELIEVEABLE!!

Lefty Specialist Sep 26 2015 02:36 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Harvey already a third of the way through his start with no runs allowed.

Zvon Sep 26 2015 02:40 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

GRANDYBOOM!!!!!! 5-0 Mets

d'Kong76 Sep 26 2015 02:41 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

. Curtis[bigpurple:2jandsxi]BOOM!![/bigpurple:2jandsxi]

Frayed Knot Sep 26 2015 02:44 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

I see that this Lamb guy has taken over Mat Latos's spot for the fair-skinned/blond-guy with ridiculous arm tats on Cincy's roster. I'm surprised Duda's shot didn't make half of them fall off.

Rockin' Doc Sep 26 2015 02:44 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

All three Mets hits (including 2 Kabooms) against the left hander Lamb are from the lefties in the line up. Terry must have told them to just pretend it's O'Flaherty on the mound.

d'Kong76 Sep 26 2015 02:55 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Uh, we're getting off-script here fellas! Not how it was drawn up.

Frayed Knot Sep 26 2015 03:08 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Nats just had baseball-loaded and no outs ... then didn't score. It's been one of those years for them. That game is already in the 5th so it's on pace to end before ours.

Lefty Specialist Sep 26 2015 03:17 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

One good thing about the postseason? No Steve Gelbs.

smg58 Sep 26 2015 03:17 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Just got in. Looks like the party has already started!

Frayed Knot Sep 26 2015 03:20 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Lefty Specialist wrote: One good thing about the postseason? No Steve Gelbs. He just asked Harvey's one-time coach the same question three times in a row, just changed the phrasing slightly. I thought it took amazing patience on the coach's part not to grab the mic out of Gelbs' hand and conk him with it.

Lefty Specialist Sep 26 2015 03:21 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Harvey not sharp at all. But he muddles through 3.

smg58 Sep 26 2015 03:42 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Credit where credit is due: Bourgeois makes a super over-the-fence catch to rob Murphy.

Zvon Sep 26 2015 03:43 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

As far as I'm concerned Muff hit a homer in this game.

d'Kong76 Sep 26 2015 03:51 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Flores Flashin'!!!

Zvon Sep 26 2015 03:52 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

hA! great DP. Muffy with the flying I don't give a shit where this ball goes turn at second. Actually, great turn.

Zvon Sep 26 2015 03:55 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Is Matt just gonna bat? Gary says he'll cleary pitch the 6th but I'm still uncertain.

Zvon Sep 26 2015 03:56 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

If Harvey stepped up and vetoed the plan I'm going to have to do a little more than just tip my cap to him.

Zvon Sep 26 2015 03:59 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

I really, really like this. I even said on the phone last night to my brother that Harvey should step up and say gimme the 6th. And if he's effective, go for the 7th...&....they'll never keep him in for 9. But this extra inning is very important, I feel. Stay away from the back of the pen if possible.

smg58 Sep 26 2015 04:01 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Is anybody else kind of rooting for the Nats to win today since it looks like that game will be done first?

Rockin' Doc Sep 26 2015 04:03 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Johnny Lunchbucket and I are hoping they win today so the Mets can clinch with a avictory over the Reds today. It's nice to have enough breathing room to feel secure to pull for the Nationals, if only for a day.

Zvon Sep 26 2015 04:03 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

smg58 wrote: Is anybody else kind of rooting for the Nats to win today since it looks like that game will be done first? Hellzyea. I got that on the TV cause I get Comcast/Philly. This games on the PC. 1-0 Nats

Benjamin Grimm Sep 26 2015 04:08 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

I'm definitely rooting for Washington and it feels very strange.

Ashie62 Sep 26 2015 04:10 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

The promised land is close.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 26 2015 04:10 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Phillies tied with Washington now. Extra Innings would be okay too.

d'Kong76 Sep 26 2015 04:12 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Time to turn off the distortion box and stretch... [youtube:3yc9fbjq]6xmHWWoz3lg[/youtube:3yc9fbjq]

Rockin' Doc Sep 26 2015 04:13 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

The Phillies have tied the Nationals in the top of the 8th. I hoping for extra innings, so the Mets can win and clinch the division before the Phillies rally to beat the demoralized Nationals in, oh, the 15th inning. [fimg=200]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nAIDXAATcUo/T6mYpb6mKjI/AAAAAAAAB7I/JdnZDFOoHVo/s1600/Liar5.jpg[/fimg] Yeah! That's the ticket.

Elster88 Sep 26 2015 04:20 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

I love you Gary but Harvey didn't have a big smile on his face at any moment there. Stop projecting.

Rockin' Doc Sep 26 2015 04:26 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Harvey must have been on a pitch count (rather than innings) today.

Ashie62 Sep 26 2015 04:28 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

I believe Harvey is compensating for perceived pussiness.

Zvon Sep 26 2015 04:38 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Ashie62 wrote: I believe Harvey is compensating for perceived pussiness. If that's indeed the case I really like it. Matt was half in my doghouse. Like his head was in there and his ass was sticking out.

Edgy MD Sep 26 2015 04:47 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Sounds like a party at Fman's in his single days.

Mets Guy in Michigan Sep 26 2015 04:50 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Starting to feel fairly confident! Was listening to the game on my MLB ap while walking on a rails to trails park we have here. Made eight miles fly by! The booth was going nuts when Harvey came out for the seventh.

Frayed Knot Sep 26 2015 04:50 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

No need to root for the Nats to win, just for them to take longer to lose.

smg58 Sep 26 2015 04:52 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

And now the party is ON!!!

Mets Guy in Michigan Sep 26 2015 04:53 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

WRIGHT-KABOOM!!!!!!

Zvon Sep 26 2015 04:53 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Edgy MD Sep 26 2015 04:54 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Wright. That is all.

Rockin' Doc Sep 26 2015 05:00 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Okay, let's finish thing off so the real party can get started.

smg58 Sep 26 2015 05:05 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Damn this is fun.

Edgy MD Sep 26 2015 05:05 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Wayne Randozzo is already downstairs.

d'Kong76 Sep 26 2015 05:08 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

. [bigpurple:xmr4ezrs]Woo Hoodle!![/bigpurple:xmr4ezrs]

themetfairy Sep 26 2015 05:08 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Rockin' Doc Sep 26 2015 05:09 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

[video:hal17f6j]https://youtu.be/3GwjfUFyY6M[/video:hal17f6j]

smg58 Sep 26 2015 05:10 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Virtual high fives all around!

Elster88 Sep 26 2015 05:10 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Yes!!!!!

Zvon Sep 26 2015 05:10 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

[fimg=900:3g6qgedv]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4VblvlyL8_s/VgcQgCMBQ4I/AAAAAAAAf0E/CLNLYh1asjo/s1024-Ic42/fbMET0header1-z25.png[/fimg:3g6qgedv]

Mets Guy in Michigan Sep 26 2015 05:13 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Zvon wrote: [fimg=900]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4VblvlyL8_s/VgcQgCMBQ4I/AAAAAAAAf0E/CLNLYh1asjo/s1024-Ic42/fbMET0header1-z25.png[/fimg] This is brilliant!!!!

PiggiesTomatoes Sep 26 2015 05:13 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

The happiest of happy recaps!

PiggiesTomatoes Sep 26 2015 05:17 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Promise me Terry doesn't get behind the wheel tonight.

Zvon Sep 26 2015 05:20 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

CAPTAIN WRIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!! Great seeing him getting bubbly! WOOOHOOOOOO!

Zvon Sep 26 2015 05:24 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Mets Guy in Michigan wrote: This is brilliant!!!! Thanks :). Ive been running a whole series of em on facebook. Last night I put up one that said "Lucas, bring it home!", so when he hit that granny I just went into orbit. Haven't come down yet. And there are more of these coming up as we progress. [fimg=900]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-90pyKsEW5R4/VgcYr9sFtFI/AAAAAAAAf0c/HSeU3-pvWLY/s1440-Ic42/fbMETchampsheader-z25.png[/fimg]

Fman99 Sep 26 2015 05:35 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

What an awesome game and season this has been! Happy day!

Zvon Sep 26 2015 05:40 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Fman99 wrote: What an awesome game and season this has been! Happy day! Seriously. How many different classic stories did we have going on here this season? Amazin'.

Zvon Sep 26 2015 05:41 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Collins shares the champagne with the Mets fans in the stands. :)

Gwreck Sep 26 2015 05:42 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Books! Champs! Let's Go Mets!!!

Ashie62 Sep 26 2015 05:49 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

It's been a long nine years, Congrats all!

Edgy MD Sep 26 2015 06:10 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

METS!

Lefty Specialist Sep 26 2015 06:16 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Went to Modell's and they're already sold out of the championship shirts in XL. Met fans descended like locusts.

Zvon Sep 26 2015 06:43 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

bmfc1 Sep 26 2015 07:00 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Congratulations CPFers.

Edgy MD Sep 26 2015 07:11 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Lefty Specialist wrote: Went to Modell's and they're already sold out of the championship shirts in XL. Met fans descended like locusts. Go to Monell's instead. Nope, no shirts there.

MFS62 Sep 26 2015 07:20 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Missed the game due to work. But I read this thread and enjoyed the game through you. Thanks. Later

G-Fafif Sep 26 2015 10:19 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

Nice to have Harvey feel like part of the team again. Nice to go out to pick up a late supper, put my Mets cap on, breathe in the night air and have it feel so 1986 familiar. Nice to have a division champion as our team in residence, no?

Mets – Willets Point Sep 26 2015 10:41 PM Re: IGT Sat 9/26 @ Reds: We've waited a long time

I love you guys!