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IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

d'Kong76 Sep 30 2015 08:45 AM IGT 09/30 - NYM at PHI - Quest XC

New York Mets (89-68) at Philadelphia Phillies (60-97) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 30 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A Scores Media Group, Ltd. The Philadelphia Phillies have managed only three victories in 17 tries against the New York Mets in 2015 but can string a pair together when they host the National League East champions on Wednesday. The Phillies, who own the worst record in the majors (60-97), ended New York’s 11-game road winning streak with a 4-3 triumph Tuesday to open the three-game set. The Mets have won 27 of the 36 meetings over the last two seasons and six of the last seven in Philadelphia as they stand one victory shy of their first 90-win season since 2006. Daniel Murphy has hit safely in 10 straight games while Lucas Duda is rounding into shape for the postseason with five homers and 13 RBIs in his last three contests for the Mets. Duda hit a pair of blasts Tuesday and is 9-for-17 during his five-game hitting streak. Rookie Odubel Herrera snapped out of a 2-for-22 slump with four hits Tuesday for the Phillies, who have won three of their last four contests. TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), CSN Philadelphia PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Logan Verrett (1-2, 3.40 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Alec Asher (0-5, 7.52) Verrett is expected to get his fourth major-league start – and third this month -- with Steven Matz (back stiffness) moved back a day. The 25-year-old Baylor product allowed four runs and five hits over five innings in a 6-2 loss to Atlanta on Sept. 22 and yielded two runs in 13 total frames during his other two outings. Verrett pitched a scoreless inning of relief against Philadelphia on Aug. 27. Asher lost his fifth straight start last time out but limited Miami to one run and three hits over seven innings in his best outing since being acquired from Texas. The 23-year-old did not permit a home run on Sept. 24 after giving up six blasts in his first four major-league starts. Asher, who faces the Mets for the first time, was 2-0 in four starts with Triple-A Lehigh Valley after coming to the Phillies in the Cole Hamels trade. WALK-OFFS: 1. Mets RHP Jeurys Familia has notched 42 saves, one shy of the club record set in 2001 by Armando Benitez. 2. Philadelphia’s starting pitchers have allowed two or fewer earned runs in 10 straight games – their longest such streak in a single season since 1989. 3. New York 3B David Wright has recorded nine multi-hit contests this month, including two during a seven-game hitting streak.

Ceetar Sep 30 2015 10:13 AM IGT 09/30 - NYM at PHI - Quest XC

Logan Verrett vs Alec Asher Mets look for win #90, try to get closer to locking up home field for the NLDS. Weather.com has Philadelphia with a few early showers but the game should be fine.

d'Kong76 Sep 30 2015 10:29 AM Re: IGT 09/30 - NYM at PHI - Quest XC

NOAA wrote: Tonight: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

d'Kong76 Sep 30 2015 01:57 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

@cgrand3 RF #DavidWright 3B Murphy 2B @ynscspds CF Duda 1B d’Arnaud C @mconforto8 LF Flores SS @lverrett4 P @kcmets #cpftoocool

Ashie62 Sep 30 2015 05:11 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Jeadoff double by Grandy.

dinosaur jesus Sep 30 2015 05:12 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Curtis could have had three if he'd hustled. Addison Reed needs to strangle him.

Ashie62 Sep 30 2015 05:25 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

This could be a Mets laugher.

Ashie62 Sep 30 2015 05:31 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

[bigpurple:2phvca23]CONFORTOBOOM.[/bigpurple:2phvca23]

Frayed Knot Sep 30 2015 05:33 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

This is one of those inning where you make the joke about them needing to drag the warning track between innings instead of the base paths. I had never heard of this pitcher prior to today. I have a suspicion that we may not hear of him ever again after that performance.

dinosaur jesus Sep 30 2015 05:37 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

The divine De Fratus comes in to retire Wilmer.

Frayed Knot Sep 30 2015 05:53 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

They're playing while it's misty in Philadelphia. [youtube:qiz8ooob]mGPtFmAaakU[/youtube:qiz8ooob]

Edgy MD Sep 30 2015 06:04 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Logan 3, Side 0 in the second. Ruf getting gruf.

Edgy MD Sep 30 2015 06:08 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Get up Yoenis. Tell me it's OK.

Edgy MD Sep 30 2015 06:10 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Didn't look good. If there can be such a thing, he seemed to be walking like his hand is broken.

Lefty Specialist Sep 30 2015 06:14 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

That looked bad.

Zvon Sep 30 2015 06:16 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Is anyone watching SNY? These Philheads are awful. All I want to know is if Cespedes is hurt. They don't give a shit. On Muffys crushed Kaboomer they didn't even raise their voice, like it was a fly out to shallow center. lol. Updates from SNY when possible please.

PiggiesTomatoes Sep 30 2015 06:16 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Drill a filly or no drill a filly? I know what would happen if it was '86.

Zvon Sep 30 2015 06:18 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

PiggiesTomatoes wrote: Drill a filly or no drill a filly? I know what would happen if it was '86. If his hands broke line em all up and hit em!

Edgy MD Sep 30 2015 06:20 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Mets booth is preaching the wisdom of getting him x-rayed as soon as possible, so the team doesn't live in limbo. They are also recalling the Bob Ojeda injury in 1988 and the Orlando Hernandez injury in 2000.

Zvon Sep 30 2015 06:24 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Edgy MD wrote: Mets booth is preaching the wisdom of getting him x-rayed as soon as possible, so the team doesn't live in limbo. They are also recalling the Bob Ojeda injury in 1988 and the Orlando Hernandez injury in 2000. If there's any question about getting him x-rays I suppose that's a good thing. If it looked bad he'd be well on his way I imagine. Nice catch Newy!

d'Kong76 Sep 30 2015 06:25 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Sep 30 2015 06:30 PM

Don't all stadiums have x-ray machines now, or is that in football? I'm sure we'll know sure enough. I love Keith and Ron, but sometimes I tire of the back in the day stuff they sometimes rely on for color.

Fman99 Sep 30 2015 06:27 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Lots of ball bag and ball sack talk tonight. I am enjoying it.

Lefty Specialist Sep 30 2015 06:36 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Fman99 wrote: Lots of ball bag and ball sack talk tonight. I am enjoying it. Gary actually stopped doing play-by-play for a pitch, and we were treated to 45 seconds of dead air while they turned their mics off and laughed themselves silly.

Centerfield Sep 30 2015 06:42 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Shouldn't we know something by now?

Zvon Sep 30 2015 06:50 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

K, I've calmed down. I know that Phils pitcher wasn't trying to hit him, so I'm not looking for any headhunting anymore. Cespedes kinda swung into that pitch. What a catch, CONFORTO!

Zvon Sep 30 2015 06:52 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Whoaoooo, another!

d'Kong76 Sep 30 2015 06:57 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Centerfield wrote: Shouldn't we know something by now? One would think.

Zvon Sep 30 2015 06:57 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

*slips back into headhunting mode. OE: Newy hit right in the shoulder

Zvon Sep 30 2015 07:00 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Shit. This delay in the results cannot be a good thing.

Zvon Sep 30 2015 07:12 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Ha, no doubt that was intentional.

Frayed Knot Sep 30 2015 07:17 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Sep 30 2015 07:27 PM

This game may last until noon tomorrow, at which point they could just turn it into a single-admission DH 2 hours 20 min to play 5 innings.

Elster88 Sep 30 2015 07:26 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

I'm hoping Niese is not used in the playoffs.

Zvon Sep 30 2015 07:28 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Elster88 wrote: I'm hoping Niese is not used in the playoffs. It's a shame. I would have liked for him to be "in". But he must be effective.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 30 2015 07:28 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

The guy Verrett hit came around to score. I think that means we should drill another one of theirs.

d'Kong76 Sep 30 2015 07:28 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

X-rays negative per booth.

Frayed Knot Sep 30 2015 07:29 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

X-Rays of Cespedes's left hand are negative. Does that mean he doesn't have a left hand?

Fman99 Sep 30 2015 07:31 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

[bigpurple:9cl3058r]WHEW[/bigpurple:9cl3058r] Contusion to ring/middle fingers, no breaks.

d'Kong76 Sep 30 2015 07:31 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Frayed Knot wrote: Does that mean he doesn't have a left hand? No, just no bones in it.

Zvon Sep 30 2015 07:32 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Frayed Knot wrote: X-Rays of Cespedes's left hand are negative. Does that mean he doesn't have a left hand? haaaaaaa, i needed a laff, ty sir.

soupcan Sep 30 2015 07:32 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

I'm disappointed Fman - I had you teed up for something like 'a cunt-usion for Yo-anus'. You're getting lazy.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 30 2015 07:33 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

BRUUUUUUICE!

Fman99 Sep 30 2015 07:44 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

soupcan wrote: I'm disappointed Fman - I had you teed up for something like 'a cunt-usion for Yo-anus'. You're getting lazy. Maybe you can balance a dog biscuit on my nose and I'll do a trick for you.

Elster88 Sep 30 2015 07:53 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

A dog biscuit. Or a couple of balls.

Zvon Sep 30 2015 07:53 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

He could put it on your nose but you'll have to balance it. A quick pitch up and in! ROBLES TOSSED!!! FIGHT?????????????

Fman99 Sep 30 2015 07:55 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Too bad the Phillies couldn't show some of this fire back in the summertime when they were losing game after game. Enough of these clowns.

A Boy Named Seo Sep 30 2015 07:57 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

holy shit, this game.

Lefty Specialist Sep 30 2015 08:01 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Ugly doesn't begin to describe this game.

soupcan Sep 30 2015 08:01 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Fman99 wrote: soupcan wrote: I'm disappointed Fman - I had you teed up for something like 'a cunt-usion for Yo-anus'. You're getting lazy. Maybe you can balance a dog biscuit on my nose and I'll do a trick for you. Oh snap.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Sep 30 2015 08:01 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Uglier than Philly reliever face-merkins.

Fman99 Sep 30 2015 08:04 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

This game is uglier than Bartolo Colon's room service tab.

Zvon Sep 30 2015 08:06 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Parnell might be getting squeezed but what he's doing here is still unacceptable. Another oldy who won't make the post.

Fman99 Sep 30 2015 08:06 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Jeez, enough already with the Bobby Parnell experiment. He's toast.

Frayed Knot Sep 30 2015 08:07 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Worst. Game. Ever.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Sep 30 2015 08:07 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

This game is uglier than Parnell's face-tan-lines.

Edgy MD Sep 30 2015 08:10 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Parnell would do well to shave tonight. Let the Nats have all beard fun.

Frayed Knot Sep 30 2015 08:10 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

I predict we'll take the lead back in the 8th ... unfortunately that'll be long past my bed time.

Lefty Specialist Sep 30 2015 08:11 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Cue the 'Memories of Bobby Parnell' thread.

soupcan Sep 30 2015 08:13 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Seriously. What the fuck with Parnell? Has he gotten anybody out this entire season? Neise too. I wouldn't be surprised if those those lame 19th century hipster beards have something to do with it.

d'Kong76 Sep 30 2015 08:16 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

This game needs a rain delay.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Sep 30 2015 08:16 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Uglier than groin MRIs.

Zvon Sep 30 2015 08:18 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

d'Kong76 wrote: This game needs a rain delay. And extra innings.

Elster88 Sep 30 2015 08:19 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Gary invoking the 2008 bullpen. I'm sick enough already.

Edgy MD Sep 30 2015 08:19 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Good reference by Gary to compare this game to late 2008.

Zvon Sep 30 2015 08:20 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Sep 30 2015 08:20 PM

If Torres dont get outta this he comes off my 25. There he goes.

Elster88 Sep 30 2015 08:20 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

soupcan wrote: Seriously. What the fuck with Parnell? Has he gotten anybody out this entire season? Neise too. I wouldn't be surprised if those those lame 19th century hipster beards have something to do with it. It's too bad. I liked them both. Good Met pedigree.

Edgy MD Sep 30 2015 08:25 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

MFPBHP for the evening is this almost anachronistic stately banker, drinking sweetly of the sweat of the working classes. Way to stay buttoned into the late innings of a messy game, Bayard Blankenship III.

themetfairy Sep 30 2015 08:25 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

The only thing that would complete this mess would be an appearance by Eric O'Flaherty.

d'Kong76 Sep 30 2015 08:30 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Edgy MD wrote: MFPBHP for the evening is this almost anachronistic stately banker, drinking sweetly of the sweat of the working classes. Is the guy to his left off his phone yet?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Sep 30 2015 08:31 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Edgy MD wrote: MFPBHP for the evening is this almost anachronistic stately banker, drinking sweetly of the sweat of the working classes. Way to stay buttoned into the late innings of a messy game, Bayard Blankenship III. "Good game, Mortimer." "GREAT game, Randolph."

Edgy MD Sep 30 2015 08:38 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: "Good game, Mortimer." "GREAT game, Randolph." Love it.

d'Kong76 Sep 30 2015 08:39 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Yes, well done LWFSe

Edgy MD Sep 30 2015 08:42 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

This guy Afro-Nipponese?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Sep 30 2015 08:43 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

The pitcher? Conforto? The banker guy's buddy?

Edgy MD Sep 30 2015 08:44 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

The pitcher. Next person gets hit by a Mets pitch better be Mortimer.

Edgy MD Sep 30 2015 08:45 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Baseball-Reference says he Cubano.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Sep 30 2015 08:47 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Ye Gods, these guys are swinging like they're trying not to offend anyone.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Sep 30 2015 08:50 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

"This game is uglier than that coat Winthorpe was wearing the other day... he looks like a negro PIMP, Mortimer."

Edgy MD Sep 30 2015 08:55 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Gosh.

Nymr83 Sep 30 2015 08:55 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

when can we drill another Philly? Maybe Drill Bowa the next time he leaves the dugout

d'Kong76 Sep 30 2015 08:58 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Noon tomorrow should be interesting.

Rockin' Doc Sep 30 2015 09:00 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Wow. During the first inning Ashie said this game had the potential to be a Mets laugher. Well, there hasn't been anything funny about this game since the the first inning ended. This game is depressing.

Fman99 Sep 30 2015 09:01 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

This game is uglier than Hansel Robles.

Elster88 Sep 30 2015 09:05 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

This game is uglier than those two slob parents.

Elster88 Sep 30 2015 09:06 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Keith is punch drunk.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Sep 30 2015 09:07 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

This game was uglier than Keith with a Hitler 'stache ranting about women in the dugout.

Frayed Knot Sep 30 2015 09:11 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Small consolations after such an ugly affair, but ... 1) the Dodgers are down 3-0 after 3 in SF 2) the Yanx just gave up 4 (and counting) to the BoSox in the top of the 11th

Zvon Sep 30 2015 09:14 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Pretty bad [fimg=200:3865z0do]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hYlJEleDnT0/VCIeRjHIAOI/AAAAAAAAUeU/rumThhU7Ahw/s247-Ic42/MetsLose.png[/fimg:3865z0do]

MFS62 Sep 30 2015 09:31 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

The post game story on Yahoo Sports said that the ump (Bob Davidson) didn't think Cespedes was hit by that pitch, it had to be proven by replay. Was it obvious, or is Davidson a jerk? (Those things may not be mutually exclusive) Later

Zvon Sep 30 2015 09:33 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

it was one of those did it catch some bat? Some knob? But the guy has ears. It wasn't exactly obvious but Davidson sucks.

Centerfield Sep 30 2015 09:41 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

When I first tuned in I thought the Mets would win a meaningless game and lose Cespedes. Turns out Cespedes is fine but the Mets lost. I will take that.

Edgy MD Sep 30 2015 10:25 PM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Probably something less than fine. But probably something better than out for the post-season.

Frayed Knot Oct 01 2015 07:16 AM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

This game (3:59) just missed becoming the sixth 9-inning game of four hours or longer this season - and I strongly suspect it would have been the only one with just 14 hits combined. Hmmmm, let's check on that. - Aug 29 (4:16): Seattle 7 - ChiSox 6; 24 hits total - July 6 (4:13): Dodgers 10 - Phillies 7; 26 hits - July 5 (4:01): Red Sox 5 - Astros 4; 19 hits -- this one was just 9 runs combined and 8-1/2 innings long .. WTF were they doing!?!?! - April 28 (4:01) Blue Jays 11 - Red Sox 8; 30 hits - April 11 (4:16) Tigers 9 - Indians 6; 22 hits

Benjamin Grimm Oct 01 2015 07:26 AM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Robles getting ejected was the turning point of the game. It looked like Terry was setting it up to be Robles in the 6th, Reed in the 7th, Clippard in the 8th, and Familia in the 9th. When he brought in Parnell, everything changed. (I was expecting that Carlos Torres would have come in to replace Robles; I was surprised to see Parnell there.) I also didn't like seeing Goeddel exit in favor of Niese after only one batter. My only comfort (that's the English word for "conforto") here is that Terry might have made fewer moves if he didn't have 38 players. He may have over-managed himself to this loss.

Edgy MD Oct 01 2015 07:29 AM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

I was getting the idea is that he had the entire bullpen on a pitch count so they'd all be available today, or something.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 01 2015 07:38 AM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

The real turning point was Verrett's plunking the guy. It turned out they couldn't afford to put that runner on on purpose.

Edgy MD Oct 01 2015 07:49 AM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

So, no to Bob Geren as next Mets manager?

Benjamin Grimm Oct 01 2015 07:53 AM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

That's right, Terry was evicted when Robles was, wasn't he? I forgot that that was part of the deal.

Mets – Willets Point Oct 01 2015 08:29 AM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

I didn't get to follow the game last night, so maybe I'm in a calmer place, but I'm thinking that the Mets will hold an early 5-0 lead in the playoffs, especially since Parnell won't be pitching. In other words, I'm not going to panic.

Benjamin Grimm Oct 01 2015 08:57 AM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Yes, I think they are more likely to hold an early 5-0 lead in the playoffs, but a lot less likely to get such a lead.

Frayed Knot Oct 01 2015 09:05 AM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Not to take the pitching staff off the hook for last night, but getting ZERO hits after the 4th inning didn't help matters much. And the 4th inning hit was Wilmer's little roller through the box which plinked off 2nd base. Three guys could have fielded it but none did. That hit was like one of those fishes that you have to throw back because it doesn't meet the minimum standards.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Oct 01 2015 10:14 AM Re: IGT 158 9/30 Mets at Phillies

Exactly right, FK. Like I said earlier, their at-bats, plate demeanor and-- hell-- their swings from about midgame-on were listless waves, perfunctory at best.