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IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Edgy MD May 16 2016 10:37 PM

The Test. La Prueba. Tesuto. Die Toets. Call it what you will, but the Mets have a big chance to tell the leading division rival that they mean business. Noah Syndergaard takes the hill against some guy named Scherzer.

Lefty Specialist May 17 2016 06:49 AM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Ronnie's been saying for weeks that the season really starts tonight. Let's hope it starts well.

d'Kong76 May 17 2016 09:10 AM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Washington at NY Mets When: 7:10 PM ET, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Where: Citi Field, New York City, New York SportsDirect Inc. After providing loud statements in their last outings, Max Scherzer and Noah Syndergaard look to make noise at the other's expense on Tuesday when the Washington Nationals open a three-game series at the New York Mets. Scherzer became the fourth pitcher in major-league history to record a 20-strikeout performance on Wednesday for Washington, which has dropped two in a row but still holds a 1 1/2-game lead over reeling New York in the National League East. "That's the team that beat us," the 2013 American League Cy Young Award winner said of the Mets. "Much respect to what they did last year, and they get all the credit and deserve all the credit. It's just that we want to come in and beat you, simple as that." New York isn't deserving of much credit for the way it has played of late, dropping four straight since Syndergaard belted two homers in a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. The fireballing right-hander will get his first look at Daniel Murphy (majors-best .400 average), who signed a three-year, $37.5 million deal with Washington just months removed from launching homers in six straight postseason games during New York's jaunt to the World Series. TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, MASN (Washington), SNY (New York) PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Max Scherzer (4-2, 4.15 ERA) vs. Mets RH Noah Syndergaard (3-2, 2.53) When he wasn't striking out the majority of his former team's roster, Scherzer allowed two runs on six hits in the 3-2 complete-game victory over Detroit. The 31-year-old doesn't need to convince New York of his dominance as he highlighted his second no-hitter in 2015 with 17 strikeouts in a 2-0 victory at Citi Field on Oct. 3. New York's Yoenis Cespedes homered in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Colorado and is 3-for-9 with a blast in his career versus Scherzer. Syndergaard snapped a two-game skid by allowing two runs on six hits in eight innings versus the Dodgers last time out. The 23-year-old handcuffed the Nationals in his last encounter with them, permitting one run on two hits and striking out 10 in seven innings. Bryce Harper is just 4-for-18 in his last nine games overall, but is 3-for-9 in his career versus Syndergaard. WALK-OFFS: 1. New York LF Michael Conforto has hit safely in four straight games and six of his last seven overall, but is 3-for-17 in five career contests versus Washington. 2. Three of Nationals 1B Ryan Zimmerman's last five hits have resulted in home runs. 3. Mets 3B David Wright is 2-for-20 with 11 strikeouts in his last six games.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 17 2016 09:16 AM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 17 2016 02:13 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Scherzer will shirley get his share of whiffs but has also been vulnerable to the long ball. Look for me in 510 tonight, maybe drinking a craft beer to help Ceetar's research project....

Zvon May 17 2016 02:17 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Why is Duda not in the lineup?

d'Kong76 May 17 2016 02:23 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

GRANDERSON RF WRIGHT 3B CONFORTO LF CESPEDES CF WALKER 2B CABRERA SS PLAWEKI C CAMPBELL 1B SYNDERGAARD P

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 17 2016 02:30 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Zvon wrote: Why is Duda not in the lineup? Well he doesn't look good, I suppose he doesn;t also feel good but this is probably bad nooz for the big fella.

Ceetar May 17 2016 02:40 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Scherzer will shirley get his share of whiffs but has also been vulnerable to the long ball. Look for me in 510 tonight, maybe drinking a craft beer to help Ceetar's research project.... Not really my project technically, but thanks ;-)

Zvon May 17 2016 02:44 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Zvon wrote: Why is Duda not in the lineup? Well he doesn't look good, I suppose he doesn;t also feel good but this is probably bad nooz for the big fella. Not good. I expected fireworks from the Dude this series. Campbell, big chance to be big here.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 17 2016 02:52 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Zvon wrote: Zvon wrote: Why is Duda not in the lineup? Well he doesn't look good, I suppose he doesn;t also feel good but this is probably bad nooz for the big fella. Not good. I expected fireworks from the Dude this series. Campbell, big chance to be big here. Sandy sez benching is a "manager's decision" -- Doodoo is healthy. Hmmmm

Zvon May 17 2016 02:55 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

According to reports, no injury. Just TCs decision to bench him. I don't know that that will help Duda. Nothing fazes him. He just had a day off. I think he needs to work it out at the plate. I'd love it if Campbell made Shorty look like a genius tonight.

Ceetar May 17 2016 03:02 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Zvon wrote: According to reports, no injury. Just TCs decision to bench him. I don't know that that will help Duda. Nothing fazes him. He just had a day off. I think he needs to work it out at the plate. I'd love it if Campbell made Shorty look like a genius tonight. he won't, he can't, even if he goes 4/4 that doesn't justify the decision to sit your good hitter for your crappy bench guy. If he's truly healthy anyway. Need more than a publicly stated report from Alderson to believe that.

G-Fafif May 17 2016 03:04 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Terry said Lucas is a stiff. Correction: Terry said Lucas has a stiff back.

Zvon May 17 2016 03:19 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Yea, bad back, got shots. ugh. Sounds like he'll be out tomorrow as well. Great. That's a nice little stomach punch right there. I've been telling folks to give Campy more of a chance before you dump him in that already dug grave but this is not the way I was hoping it would go.

Edgy MD May 17 2016 03:27 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Ceetar wrote: he won't, he can't, even if he goes 4/4 that doesn't justify the decision to sit your good hitter for your crappy bench guy. Winning is always good.

Ceetar May 17 2016 03:30 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Edgy MD wrote: Ceetar wrote: he won't, he can't, even if he goes 4/4 that doesn't justify the decision to sit your good hitter for your crappy bench guy. Winning is always good. you can hit on 19 in blackjack and win, doesn't justify your process.

TransMonk May 17 2016 03:31 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Let the battle begin! I'm very excited for this series. [fimg=600:1thv8ikp]http://41.media.tumblr.com/8bf025ecc11d370b3cac3fea728a1c50/tumblr_np0wybQ89m1qgjv49o1_1280.jpg[/fimg:1thv8ikp]

TransMonk May 17 2016 03:35 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Lucas Duda Out Of Lineup With Back Issue Mets Merized Online wrote: First baseman Lucas Duda is out the lineup with a back issue according to manager Terry Collins and not “benched”as general manager Sandy Alderson first described it. Collins says Duda was “pretty stiff” over the weekend and was treated with an injection Monday after being examined by team doctors. Duda, 30, is batting .236 with a .299 OBP and .447 slugging over 137 plate appearances this season. He has hit seven home runs and collected 19 RBI while striking out 27 times.

Edgy MD May 17 2016 03:43 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Ceetar wrote: he won't, he can't, even if he goes 4/4 that doesn't justify the decision to sit your good hitter for your crappy bench guy. We'll see. I'm guessing there are issues that effect the day-to-day vicissitudes of playing and the states of mind of players, that Terry is trying to be thoughtful about. Duda was doing next to nothing for two months last year until finding new focus after the arrival of Johnson and Uribe. I'm guessing Terry is trying to mix and motivate. I think it's plain that Duda is the better player. But history shows that the better player isn't always the better choice, for any number of reasons, but clear and strange. Perhaps he's trying to protect a vulnerable psyche from a tough draw. But I'll take that 4-4. Where do I sign up for that?

Zvon May 17 2016 03:51 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Wright scratched? Ugh Mike Puma ?@NYPost_Mets 9m9 minutes ago Wright scratched from lineup. More coming. What more could there freakin be?

Edgy MD May 17 2016 03:55 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

That may lead to Duda's reinstatement, with Campy going back across the diamond ... or Reynolds' debut (!) at second with Walker bumped over to third. Part of me thinks this was to be a bone for Campbell. "We have every intent of making Reynolds a part of this team, so if you're going to hit, here's your chance to hit now. If you're not hitting by the time Wilmer comes back, we're going to have a lot easier decision to make."

Zvon May 17 2016 04:08 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

In 95 career plate appearances vs current Mets pitchers, Bryce Harper is hitting .200/.274/.365 with 3 home runs, 7 walks, and 33 strikeouts. So no Wright and no Duda......

Zvon May 17 2016 04:17 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Cespedes leads the MLB with 9 HR's while runners are on base this season. #MetsFacts

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 17 2016 04:20 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Scary prospect I've actually been worried about for a week: If Cabrera goes down... hoo boy.

TransMonk May 17 2016 04:23 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Worries here.

Zvon May 17 2016 04:34 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

I think the team has built in safeguards for Wright's down time, and as a result can also find a plug for Duda. What I'm am trying to say is the team can withstand stuff like this in the long run, but this is such an important series. To have to shuffle around like this for a crucial series... Hey, sometimes this shakes the tree and teams wake the fuck up and go on a tear.

Benjamin Grimm May 17 2016 04:39 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

The safeguard for Wright's downtime was Flores, who's on the disabled list at the present time. They start this series banged up and on a cold streak. Not ideal, but it's only May.

Zvon May 17 2016 04:39 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Updated Mets lineup: Granderson, RF Cabrera, SS Conforto, LF Cespedes, CF Walker, 2B Campbell, 1B Plawecki, C Syndergaard, RHP Reynolds, 3B Sheesh. Thats a good confidence builder,lol. Hey Reynolds, you're batting 9th. May as well put Thor after Walker.

Zvon May 17 2016 04:41 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Benjamin Grimm wrote: The safeguard for Wright's downtime was Flores, who's on the disabled list at the present time. They start this series banged up and on a cold streak. Not ideal, but it's only May. I've been paying attention but I didn't know Flores was down? What's up w/him?

Ashie62 May 17 2016 04:54 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Matt Reynolds at 3B batting 9th

Ashie62 May 17 2016 05:00 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 17 2016 05:14 PM

Well, David may get that time in PSL I thought he needed. I hope we see David soon. Good luck Matt Reynolds. I wonder if David has nightmares about Carlos Lee and Matt Cain.

Edgy MD May 17 2016 05:12 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Reynolds to debut at third. Hmmm...

d'Kong76 May 17 2016 05:17 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Revere, CF Werth, LF Harper, RF Murphy, 2B Zimmerman, 1B Rendon, 3B Ramos, C Espinosa, SS Scherzer, P

Edgy MD May 17 2016 05:19 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Wright and Duda both reported to be suffering from balky backs. Sounds like Long Flight Disease.

Zvon May 17 2016 05:21 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Edgy MD wrote: Wright and Duda both reported to be suffering from balky backs. Sounds like Long Flight Disease. Good call. No one else has brought that up.

Edgy MD May 17 2016 05:28 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

This is my first IGT of the regular season. I want a full contingent! If they hadn't made the move for Reynolds, tonight might have been Plawecki's debut at third.

TransMonk May 17 2016 05:29 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Zvon wrote: I've been paying attention but I didn't know Flores was down? What's up w/him? Hammy...went on the DL back on the 12th, IIRC.

Frayed Knot May 17 2016 05:29 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

So essentially, against one of the best pitchers in the majors, we're missing two regulars and have a bench tonight consisting of De Aza and Rene Rivera

Zvon May 17 2016 05:33 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Frayed Knot wrote: So essentially the bench tonight is De Aza and Rene Rivera God, what did we do to deserve this? I may as well go out on a limb for Campy: 1 HUGE hit tonight. Reynolds, I've been tootin his horn since his ST granny: a home run his first time up. Ha! Beat that! OR: LOLOL, HR= kaBOOM!. I love it!

TransMonk May 17 2016 05:39 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Frayed Knot wrote: So essentially, against one of the best pitchers in the majors, we're missing two regulars and have a bench tonight consisting of De Aza and Rene Rivera [fimg=300]http://i.imgur.com/HuyU818.png[/fimg]

Zvon May 17 2016 05:52 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Ha^ At least he's laughing about it. Thor says, np, I've got this.

Zvon May 17 2016 06:11 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Rubin shared a copy of the Murphy tribute vid they showed on the scoreboard. Very nice. I don't know how to share twitter stuff outside twitter yet.

Zvon May 17 2016 06:16 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Thor is bringing it. Crowd savagely boos Harper. 2 outs in the 1st. Harper grounds out to Noah. Niiiiice.

Zvon May 17 2016 06:20 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Grandy, leading off.

Chad Ochoseis May 17 2016 06:21 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Looks like Scherzer isn't getting a no-hitter this time.

Edgy MD May 17 2016 06:21 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

I'm blacked out!!

Zvon May 17 2016 06:22 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Curtis Granderson joins Jose Reyes as the only Mets to hit two first pitch lead off homeruns.

Zvon May 17 2016 06:24 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Edgy MD wrote: I'm blacked out!! GAH! This is the best I can do atm. ^That's pretty kool though. OOOO, they hit Yoenis.

Edgy MD May 17 2016 06:26 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

It's so lifelike! Will Reynolds be the first Met non-pitcher to debut in the nine hole? Or did Muno or somebody beat him to that honor?

Edgy MD May 17 2016 06:27 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Got to put that in play, Walker.

Edgy MD May 17 2016 06:30 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

All youse making jokes about Murphy's dee, step forward.

Zvon May 17 2016 06:32 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

This will have to suffice.

Zvon May 17 2016 06:41 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Niiiiice. Big DP. Could not let them score there. It would have been very bad for my posture.

Zvon May 17 2016 06:46 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Well that was kinda blah Mr. Reynolds.

Edgy MD May 17 2016 07:00 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Well, that was kind of awesome, Mr. Conforto.

Zvon May 17 2016 07:01 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

CONFORTO!!!!!!!!!!

Zvon May 17 2016 07:04 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

[fimg=400:2jeo6j2z]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CisnQhWWgAE8fjU.jpg[/fimg:2jeo6j2z]

Edgy MD May 17 2016 07:07 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Bryce Harper. 100 MPH. Inside corner. Strike three. WOW!

Edgy MD May 17 2016 07:08 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Murphy down to .397.

Edgy MD May 17 2016 07:10 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Well, back up to .401. He's a machine. A Christian robot.

Edgy MD May 17 2016 07:14 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

And he gets Dylan on a 99-er. Start warming up Robles, Noah's losing a tick or two.

Ashie62 May 17 2016 07:36 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

3 starters out. Wright Duda d'Arnaud. Hope it is travel troubles for the first two.

Zvon May 17 2016 07:40 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Edgy MD wrote: A Christian robot. lol. I missed a whole chunk of this game :( But nothing's happened :)

Frayed Knot May 17 2016 07:44 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Amazing how little Keith listens to what goes on in his own booth sometimes. Gary: 'Scherzer's not a bad hitter, a career .199 hitter with 5 hits already this year plus 3 RBIs' Keith: 'And he's driven in 3 runs too'

Zvon May 17 2016 07:48 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

They can't reverse that

Zvon May 17 2016 07:49 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

If they reverse this I am going to pitch a fit.

Frayed Knot May 17 2016 07:50 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Good Non-reversal IMO. I wouldn't have overturned an out or a safe call based on that evidence.

Zvon May 17 2016 07:51 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Niiiiice. Shit. i didnt want to see Harper w/a man on ><

Zvon May 17 2016 07:54 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Gigantic purple [bigpurple:20t9uil6]K[/bigpurple:20t9uil6]

Frayed Knot May 17 2016 07:54 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

That could be the two-AB stretch of the game there: the non-reversal of the call followed by a single that could have driven in a run, then Synderella coming back to K Harper after getting behind 3-0

Zvon May 17 2016 07:57 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Frayed Knot wrote: That could be the two-AB stretch of the game there: the non-reversal of the call followed by a single that could have driven in a run, then Synderella coming back to K Harper after getting behind 3-0 Both big, and both purple.

Zvon May 17 2016 08:01 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

I'd let him go 110,115 pitches unless we have bumps. 2 bumps. So I'll allow 1 bump.

soupcan May 17 2016 08:12 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

I think Terry learned his lesson about letting his starters go too long.

Zvon May 17 2016 08:13 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Scherzer's done. Hmmmm, good. Oh, he don't wanna go.

Zvon May 17 2016 08:14 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

OLLIEIN! OLLIEOUT! Smack Ollie around please.

Zvon May 17 2016 08:18 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

De Aza don't wanna take one for the team. Hat him.

Zvon May 17 2016 08:26 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Zvon May 17 2016 08:31 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

This is where the rule is a bunch of bullshit. THEY USED THEIR CHALLENGE!!!

Fman99 May 17 2016 08:31 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

This is the bullshit part of review. Fuck the "umpire review." The Nats are out of challenges so the call should stand.

Edgy MD May 17 2016 08:33 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Jim Joyce's shrieking strike calls can be heard from space.

Edgy MD May 17 2016 08:33 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

OK, grab a hammer an nail this down, Familia.

Fman99 May 17 2016 08:37 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Zvon wrote: Grandy, leading off. This is nice, Zvon.

Zvon May 17 2016 08:37 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

It's so simple, yet they make it so complicated. We will NEVER be perfect. They had one challenge. They used it. How challenges are used can be a little game in itself. But if there is no limit, which this kinda thing makes it like that, it's ridiculous. And no repercussion for using that challenge they get. Ridiculous. We are humans. We never get , well, hardly ever get anything perfect. ty fman

Fman99 May 17 2016 08:38 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Zvon wrote: CONFORTO!!!!!!!!!! Another beaut.

Fman99 May 17 2016 08:41 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Familia vs. Harper. YESSIR

Zvon May 17 2016 08:42 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Fman99 wrote: Zvon wrote: CONFORTO!!!!!!!!!! Another beaut. I'm pumpin em out on twitter too. [fimg=200]http://images-cdn.moviepilot.com/images/c_scale,h_563,w_450/t_mp_quality/by5n5tyj9mwzkxqh08ll/jack-nicholson-could-be-the-greatest-joker-to-hit-the-big-screen-390632.jpg[/fimg] Wait'll they get a load of me ;) 2 out.

Fman99 May 17 2016 08:43 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

BOOOOOO-OOO-OOOO-OOOOOOO-OOOOOOKS!

Edgy MD May 17 2016 08:43 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Save by Reynolds.

Mets Guy in Michigan May 17 2016 08:44 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Excellent!!!

soupcan May 17 2016 08:44 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Was I the only one thinking that this was a situation that I would not have liked to see Benitez in?

Frayed Knot May 17 2016 08:44 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

[fimg=400]http://screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/rambo-3.jpg[/fimg] 'We drew first blood sir!'

Zvon May 17 2016 08:45 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Wow. I can relax. lil bit.

Zvon May 17 2016 08:46 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

soupcan wrote: Was I the only one thinking that this was a situation that I would not have liked to see Benitez in? Wow. I wasn't thinking that. My Benitez Syndrome might be cured.

soupcan May 17 2016 09:00 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Zvon wrote: soupcan wrote: Was I the only one thinking that this was a situation that I would not have liked to see Benitez in? Wow. I wasn't thinking that. My Benitez Syndrome might be cured. Good for you. I still wince at times.

Edgy MD May 17 2016 09:43 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Zvon May 17 2016 10:04 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Just saw a post game interview with Conforto. That kid is sooo kool.

Zvon May 17 2016 10:37 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Noah Syndergaard ?@Noahsyndergaard 25m25 minutes ago Mets fans: Very cool standing ovation for Murph tonight. Wasn't very cool he got a hit off me though. Your friendship card is revoked sir!

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 18 2016 05:19 AM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Scherzer will shirley get his share of whiffs but has also been vulnerable to the long ball. Look for me in 510 tonight, maybe drinking a craft beer to help Ceetar's research project.... Boom!

Benjamin Grimm May 18 2016 08:47 AM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Cast your vote!

Benjamin Grimm May 18 2016 08:47 AM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Cast your vote!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 18 2016 08:51 AM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Watching this now. Lordy, Thor. That non-Revere-sal in the 6th was pretty key, wurrnt'it?

Edgy MD May 18 2016 08:59 AM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Good IGT, folks.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 18 2016 09:47 AM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Watching this now. Lordy, Thor. That non-Revere-sal in the 6th was pretty key, wurrnt'it? Yup. Getting Ben Revere out was also key in the 9th, and it looked initally as though Familia was struggling to put him away. But he gets on, and I'm sure we find a way to have it all go to hell. Chilly but not unbearable at CF. Car-race promo again unnoticed by the crowd. Saw the Met Fairy.

Ceetar May 18 2016 10:16 AM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Scherzer will shirley get his share of whiffs but has also been vulnerable to the long ball. Look for me in 510 tonight, maybe drinking a craft beer to help Ceetar's research project.... Boom! deets!

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 18 2016 10:48 AM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Ceetar wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Scherzer will shirley get his share of whiffs but has also been vulnerable to the long ball. Look for me in 510 tonight, maybe drinking a craft beer to help Ceetar's research project.... Boom! deets! I enjoyed a Rockaway ESB, brewed in nearby Long Island City by Lunchpail's soccer coach. As for drinking in the vicinity of CitiField, back in the 90s I was known to quaff imports at several joints around Woodside/Sunnyside including the Ploughboy, which I don;t even know exists anymore. In my old age I'd be more likely to pursue beers in Long Island City, a hub of city craft-brew activity conveniently located off the Vernon-Jackson stop of the 7. In addition to Rockaway, which is interesting inasmuch as its probbably the only craft brewery ever not to lead with an IPA but with an English style, you have Big Alice brewery and Transmitter brewing, which I believe specializes in stinky sour beers (never been). LIC also has nice beer bars including Alewife (been) and Bierocracy (never been). In conclusion, Citi Field beer drinking is best done out of a paper bag in the parking lot.

Ceetar May 18 2016 11:18 AM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I enjoyed a Rockaway ESB, brewed in nearby Long Island City by Lunchpail's soccer coach. As for drinking in the vicinity of CitiField, back in the 90s I was known to quaff imports at several joints around Woodside/Sunnyside including the Ploughboy, which I don;t even know exists anymore. In my old age I'd be more likely to pursue beers in Long Island City, a hub of city craft-brew activity conveniently located off the Vernon-Jackson stop of the 7. In addition to Rockaway, which is interesting inasmuch as its probbably the only craft brewery ever not to lead with an IPA but with an English style, you have Big Alice brewery and Transmitter brewing, which I believe specializes in stinky sour beers (never been). LIC also has nice beer bars including Alewife (been) and Bierocracy (never been). In conclusion, Citi Field beer drinking is best done out of a paper bag in the parking lot. harsh! although paper bag in the parking lot is better than most places. Can I quote you on that? How shall I quote you on that? Most of the quotes are Person - Organization, so MBTN? Would you like me to email this? where? Thoughts on the ESB, or another NYC/Citi type beer that you'd want to rep? Or which beer you'd like to drink out of the paper bag in the parking lot?

d'Kong76 May 18 2016 11:25 AM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I enjoyed a Rockaway ESB, brewed in nearby Long Island City by Lunchpail's soccer coach. I've had a couple of those this year (canned, not tap) from a small stand kind in the left field corner. I'd seek that out again if sitting in the area. I need three more orange NLC cups, for those I settle for Stella.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 18 2016 11:51 AM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Yes that's what I had, a can. I like beer in can more than a bottle anymore. I'm not sure why. The Rockaway is real good fresh from a tap. Citifield deserves credit for trying to reel in a bunch of local brews but at $10 a can it's tough! That's why I suggested parking lot drinking. I don;t have a favorite parking-lot beer, the "session" IPAs are good for that, I guess, but also when the weather is warmer than its been so far this year.

soupcan May 18 2016 12:02 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Anybody know if that Murphy tribute vid is available online anywhere?

TransMonk May 18 2016 12:09 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

soupcan wrote: Anybody know if that Murphy tribute vid is available online anywhere? https://twitter.com/Mets/status/732707865522135041

soupcan May 18 2016 12:31 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Gracias amigo.

Ceetar May 18 2016 12:36 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Yes that's what I had, a can. I like beer in can more than a bottle anymore. I'm not sure why. The Rockaway is real good fresh from a tap. Citifield deserves credit for trying to reel in a bunch of local brews but at $10 a can it's tough! That's why I suggested parking lot drinking. I don;t have a favorite parking-lot beer, the "session" IPAs are good for that, I guess, but also when the weather is warmer than its been so far this year. Can beer keeps the beer fresher. even brown bottles let in 5% light and have oxygen that kills beer. Cans don't have those things. There are two taps of craft stuff on the promenade on "The Piazza" behind home plate. you'd probably pay 7-8 for some of these on draft in NYC anyway, so a $2-3 surcharge for the park doesn't bug me that much. But then I'm frequently seeking out stuff and even sometimes 4 or 6 packs can be $4 a beer anyway.

soupcan May 18 2016 12:41 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

I just sneak in a plastic flask of bourbon. Cheaper than buying beer at the game and a quicker buzz. Plus the drive home is much more adventurous.

d'Kong76 May 18 2016 12:45 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Grain alcohol in a Poland Spring bottle, but I take the train when I do that.

soupcan May 18 2016 12:58 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

They let you bring a full water bottle in? Hmmmm, you've given me something to think about.

cooby classic May 18 2016 01:12 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

soupcan wrote: I just sneak in a plastic flask of bourbon. Cheaper than buying beer at the game and a quicker buzz. Plus the drive home is much more adventurous. I know a grandma who would thank you to not do this

soupcan May 18 2016 02:14 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

cooby wrote: soupcan wrote: I just sneak in a plastic flask of bourbon. Cheaper than buying beer at the game and a quicker buzz. Plus the drive home is much more adventurous. I know a grandma who would thank you to not do this Tongue-in-cheek my friend, not to worry.

cooby classic May 18 2016 03:04 PM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

Well, okay...

Benjamin Grimm Jun 17 2016 08:20 AM Re: IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets