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IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

d'Kong76 Apr 23 2016 09:15 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 23 2016 10:11 AM

NY Mets at Atlanta When: 7:10 PM ET, Saturday, April 23, 2016 Where: Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia SportsDirect Inc. The Kabooming!-happy New York Mets play the middle contest of a three-game set at the Atlanta Braves on Saturday looking to continue launching opposing pitches into the outfield seats. Right fielder Curtis Granderson blasted two homers – including a grand slam – in Friday’s series-opening 6-3 victory, giving New York 21 homers through the first seven contests of its current nine-game road trip. The Mets have hit multiple homers in each of their past four games, 14 during that stretch, and Granderson finished 3-for-5 with five RBIs and two runs scored Friday as the Mets improved to 5-2 on the road swing. Atlanta has lost three in a row following a four-game winning streak, and the Braves offense is struggling to score. The Braves have totaled just seven runs in their past three games after recording 26 during their winning streak, and a taxed bullpen was forced to cover five innings Friday. Daniel Castro did extend his hitting streak to four games, and Adonis Garcia and A.J. Pierzynski each finished with three hits. TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, WPIX (New York), FSN South (Atlanta) PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets LH Steven Matz (1-1, 7.27 ERA) vs. Braves Jhoulys Chacin (0-0, 2.38) Matz shook off a dreadful season debut in his last outing Sunday at Cleveland, firing seven shutout innings and striking out nine while allowing just three hits. The 24-year-old lasted just 1 2/3 innings in his first start on April 11 against Miami, surrendering seven earned runs. Matz, who made his major-league debut June 28 last season and went 4-0 with a 2.27 ERA in six starts, held the Braves to one run on six hits in five innings in a victory Sept. 11 in Atlanta. Chacin has been great thus far for the Braves, striking out 14 with no walks and only nine hits allowed in 11 1/3 innings across two starts. He gave up three runs on four hits with six strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings Sunday against Miami, after firing six shutout frames with eight strikeouts in his Braves’ debut April 12 at Washington. The 28-year-old Chacin is 1-2 in five career appearances (four starts) against the Mets with a 2.88 ERA, but has not faced New York since 2014. WALK-OFFS: 1. Pierzynski’s big night brought him within one hit of reaching 2,000, and raised his season average from .200 to .256. 2. New York CF Yoenis Cespedes doubled Friday, extending his streak of games with at least one extra-base hit to a career-high seven. 3. Atlanta has hit just three homers all season (two on Opening Day), and has not hit one in its past 11 games.

G-Fafif Apr 23 2016 10:04 AM Re: IGT 04/22 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Saturday is Matzurday, to be sure, but today's date, for IGT title purposes (and all others, I suppose), is 04/23.

d'Kong76 Apr 23 2016 10:13 AM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Fixed, thanks!

G-Fafif Apr 23 2016 10:19 AM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

d'Kong76 wrote: Fixed, thanks! /thumbsupbackatcha

themetfairy Apr 23 2016 12:29 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

I would go with Matza Ball today, since it's Passover.

d'Kong76 Apr 23 2016 12:55 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

That was the intended spirit!

Ashie62 Apr 23 2016 02:55 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Looking for a solid 7 innings from Matz tonight.

d'Kong76 Apr 23 2016 04:09 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Granderson, RF Wright, 3B Conforto, LF Duda, 1B Walker, 2B Cabrera, SS d'Arnaud, C Lagares, CF Matz, P Markakis, RF Castro, 2B Freeman, 1B Garcia, 3B Flowers, C Francoeur, LF Aybar, SS Stubbs, CF Chacin, P

Zvon Apr 23 2016 06:24 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

1st inning. First batter Granderson singles! Confortos first MLB stolen base! Walkers FIRST walk! Grounder to first GOES THRU FknFrdyFrmn! Yay! Mets score first 2-0.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 23 2016 07:24 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Where is everybody? 2-run double by Wright puts the Mets up 4-1. Now the middle of the fourth.

Lefty Specialist Apr 23 2016 07:30 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

David Wright: Not dead yet.

Edgy MD Apr 23 2016 07:40 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

G-FaFiF being stroked on the air by Gary Cohen NOW!!!!

Frayed Knot Apr 23 2016 07:40 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Lefty Specialist wrote: David Wright: Not dead yet. That'll teach them to semi-pitch-around Grandy.

HahnSolo Apr 23 2016 07:41 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Gary with a shout out to Greg and Amazin Again.

d'Kong76 Apr 23 2016 07:44 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Edgy MD wrote: G-FaFiF being stroked on the air by Gary Cohen NOW!!!! Yes, that was very nice to hear.

themetfairy Apr 23 2016 07:44 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

HahnSolo wrote: Gary with a shout out to Greg and Amazin Again. That was awesome! Matz shows some cajones in getting the big strikeout to get out of trouble in the 5th.

Edgy MD Apr 23 2016 07:45 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Adonis Garcia looking like a high schooler against Steven Matz.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 23 2016 07:50 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

I was like, "Hey! I know that guy! (Sort of.)

d'Kong76 Apr 23 2016 07:54 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Matz flashin' batz!

Zvon Apr 23 2016 07:58 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Zvon wrote: Walkers FIRST walk! Nice DP. 4 pitch inning for Mr. Matz.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 23 2016 07:58 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Remember when Tyler Flowers used to perform with a puppet named "Madame"?

Zvon Apr 23 2016 08:02 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Finally, David pulls a double. Niiiice. That's what I want to see.

d'Kong76 Apr 23 2016 08:19 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Time to stretch! [youtube:2yx92tle]jpKKfeQT7H8[/youtube:2yx92tle]

d'Kong76 Apr 23 2016 08:33 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Robles!

Zvon Apr 23 2016 08:38 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Hey! Don't be brushing back my captain. I think Teufel would have liked to send him but de Aza was pussyfooting around 3rd. Anyone see that play earlier?: great diving play on a grounder to Wright, he throws to Duda in time, but Duda didn't bother to stretch or have his foot on that bag. Things like that just baffle me.

d'Kong76 Apr 23 2016 08:39 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Trying hard not to go all Sterlz as Grandy doubles...

Ashie62 Apr 23 2016 08:48 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Good times.

Edgy MD Apr 23 2016 08:50 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Thanks for chasing, Frenchy.

d'Kong76 Apr 23 2016 08:55 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Walker Kabooming again!

themetfairy Apr 23 2016 08:56 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

I'm enjoying this game!

Zvon Apr 23 2016 08:56 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

d'Kong76 wrote: Walker Kabooming again! ? (HRs for Walker) CARBRERA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edgy MD Apr 23 2016 08:57 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

This guy does not look like a big league pitcher. Everything straight and up.

d'Kong76 Apr 23 2016 08:57 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Cabrera joining the Kaboompartay!

d'Kong76 Apr 23 2016 08:58 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Lags triples! Everyone hits!!

Zvon Apr 23 2016 08:59 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

HA! TriBOOM for Laggy. This is batting practice with this guy on the mound.

Edgy MD Apr 23 2016 08:59 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Mets knocking Weber out of the league.

Frayed Knot Apr 23 2016 09:02 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

NYM HRs 1st eight games = 2 NYM HRs next eight games = 23

Edgy MD Apr 23 2016 09:05 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

McDowell to Weber: "Why don't try the curve, 'kay?"

d'Kong76 Apr 23 2016 09:09 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Wright, flashin' leather!

Edgy MD Apr 23 2016 09:10 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Lose the goatee-n-stache, Logan. You're too handsome to be looking like Tim Byrdak.

d'Kong76 Apr 23 2016 09:10 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

themetfairy Apr 23 2016 09:11 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Zvon Apr 23 2016 09:12 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Good game! Are there any plans to fix the icons for images,quotes & such?

Mets Guy in Michigan Apr 23 2016 09:13 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Love beating up on the Braves!

Lefty Specialist Apr 23 2016 10:30 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

To sweep at Turner Field would be priceless, no matter how much the Braves suck.

Ceetar Apr 23 2016 11:11 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Mets are gonna end up going like 25-13 or something against the Phillies and Braves and we're going to think it wasn't enough.

Zvon Apr 23 2016 11:16 PM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Ceetar wrote: Mets are gonna end up going like 25-13 or something against the Phillies and Braves and we're going to think it wasn't enough. Only if it ends up that way.

G-Fafif Apr 24 2016 06:15 AM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Edgy MD wrote: G-FaFiF being stroked on the air by Gary Cohen NOW!!!! [youtube]iXZlr1wlaaQ[/youtube] Well, he is sex on ice. In a broadcasting sense.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 24 2016 06:38 AM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

Cast your vote!

themetfairy Apr 24 2016 08:29 AM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball

HahnSolo wrote: Gary with a shout out to Greg and Amazin Again. "If you have a literary sense and if you're a Mets fan there's no better blog to read." - Gary Cohen

Benjamin Grimm May 15 2016 06:08 AM Re: IGT 04/23 - Metropolitans at Braves - Matz Ball