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IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Edgy MD May 17 2016 11:58 PM

Mets pick a first-place battle and smoking hot rivalry to schedule a Bark at the Park game. WOOF! Can I get in free? WOOF-WOOF! Gio Gonzalez comes to town at 2-1, 1.93, but the Mets proved tonight they don't need Daniel Murphy to take down an ace. Bartolo Colon (3-2, 3.53) stands up for the good guys. He's got 221 pelts on the wall, and Gio Gonzalez's is as good a candidate for the 222nd as any.

Zvon May 18 2016 12:01 AM Re: IGT 05/17 - DC @ NYC

I'm still on West Coast time. I should never drink coffee after 10pm.

G-Fafif May 18 2016 03:14 AM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Though we wish for a replica of the 05/17 result, this IGT should be dated 05/18.

Edgy MD May 18 2016 07:17 AM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

It's still spring training for me.

Edgy MD May 18 2016 08:41 AM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

I'm somewhat heartened to hear Wright considered himself ready to go and reacted negatively on the field when told he was being scratched. Hopefully, that means a DL trip isn't imminent or anything. He should have had Harvey argue him back into the lineup.

d'Kong76 May 18 2016 09:25 AM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Washington at NY Mets When: 7:10 PM ET, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Where: Citi Field, New York City, New York [img=http://www.sportsdirectinc.com/]SportsDirect Inc.> Returning home was the perfect elixir for the New York Mets, who have a chance to move into first place in the National League East when they host the Washington Nationals on Wednesday in the second of a three-game set. The Mets moved within a half-game of division-leading Washington and snapped a four-game skid with a 2-0 victory in the series opener. New York went with a patchwork lineup in the series opener as corner infielders David Wright and Lucas Duda were both sidelined due to back issues. Curtis Granderson, who was 2-for-19 in his previous five games, picked up the slack by reaching base on all four plate appearances, including a leadoff homer in the first inning that gave the Mets the only run they would need. The Nationals have scored two runs during their three-game losing streak and have collected a total of 17 hits during that span. Washington second baseman Daniel Murphy went 1-for-3 in his first trip back to Citi Field and saw his major league-leading batting average drop one point below .400. TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, ESPN PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals LH Gio Gonzalez (2-1, 1.93 ERA) vs. Mets RH Uncle Bartolo (3-2, 2.53) Gonzalez rebounded from his worst start of the season by holding Miami to two runs (zero earned) on six hits over five innings in his second straight no-decision last time out. The 30-year-old veteran was rocked for five runs in 5 2/3 innings in his previous turn at the Chicago Cubs -- the only start in which he has allowed more than two earned runs. Gonzalez is 9-4 with a 2.66 ERA against New York, but must be wary of Juan Lagares, who is 10-for-26 against him. Matched up against Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw, Colon put the Mets in a 4-0 first-inning hole and wound up charged with five runs on seven hits over five innings to snap his five-start unbeaten string. The soon-to-be 43-year-old Dominican, who did not allow more than three runs in either of his first six starts, is 3-5 with a 3.17 ERA lifetime against the Nationals. Ben Revere has been mired in a deep slump for Washington, but he is 8-for-21 against Colon. WALK-OFFS: 1. Mets LF Michael Conforto homered Tuesday to run his hitting streak to five games. 2. Nationals RF Bryce Harper is 0-for-9 over the past three games. 3. Mets LHP Steven Matz (forearm), who had to skip his last turn, will pitch a bullpen session Wednesday and is expected to start Friday.

Lefty Specialist May 18 2016 09:43 AM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Let's hope Bartolo has gotten that whole 'give up lots of runs in the first two innings' thing out of his system.

Frayed Knot May 18 2016 10:41 AM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Lefty Specialist wrote: Let's hope Bartolo has gotten that whole 'give up lots of runs in the first two innings' thing out of his system. Or that off the field distractions don't start becoming an issue The 42-year-old hurler has been dragged into Manhattan court by Alexandra Santos, 38, who claims the $7 million-a-year player, and married father with four sons, is a deadbeat dad who failed to pay child support for two elementary-school-age kids he fathered with her ...

Edgy MD May 18 2016 10:48 AM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

"Big Sexy" ain't no lie.

Ashie62 May 18 2016 11:33 AM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Hope to see Lagares tonight. He has gone 8-26 against Gio. Bartolo, keep them out of your breadbasket.

Zvon May 18 2016 11:49 AM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Very interesting and telling photos. Reportedly of when TC was telling the Capt that he was riding the bench. I have never seen Collins with these expressions on his face. Some serious shit.

soupcan May 18 2016 11:50 AM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Frayed Knot wrote: Lefty Specialist wrote: Or that off the field distractions don't start becoming an issue The 42-year-old hurler has been dragged into Manhattan court by Alexandra Santos, 38, who claims the $7 million-a-year player, and married father with four sons, is a deadbeat dad who failed to pay child support for two elementary-school-age kids he fathered with her ... Non-story really. It's been ongoing for over a year and his wife has complete knowledge of it.

Ceetar May 18 2016 12:32 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

soupcan wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: Lefty Specialist wrote: Or that off the field distractions don't start becoming an issue The 42-year-old hurler has been dragged into Manhattan court by Alexandra Santos, 38, who claims the $7 million-a-year player, and married father with four sons, is a deadbeat dad who failed to pay child support for two elementary-school-age kids he fathered with her ... Non-story really. It's been ongoing for over a year and his wife has complete knowledge of it. yeah but it's not real until the post discovers it obviously.

d'Kong76 May 18 2016 12:35 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Or until one of the internet 'reporters' Tweets his feelings about it.

Benjamin Grimm May 18 2016 12:35 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

It's not really real until the CPF's "Baby Mama Watch" thread reports on it.

Ceetar May 18 2016 12:36 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

d'Kong76 wrote: Or until one of the internet 'reporters' Tweets his feelings about it. yes once Adam Rubin throws a fit about something you know it's real.

d'Kong76 May 18 2016 12:42 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Ceetar wrote: yes once Adam Rubin throws a fit about something you know it's real. He's legit, I was thinking of someone else a little lesser so but I ain't naming names here hahaha...

Frayed Knot May 18 2016 12:43 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals LH Gio Gonzalez (2-1, 1.93 ERA) vs. Mets RH Uncle Bartolo (3-2, 2.53) Gonzalez rebounded from his worst start of the season by holding Miami to two runs (zero earned) on six hits over five innings in his second straight no-decision last time out. The 30-year-old veteran was rocked for five runs in 5 2/3 innings in his previous turn at the Chicago Cubs -- the only start in which he has allowed more than two earned runs. Gonzalez is 9-4 with a 2.66 ERA against New York, but must be wary of Juan Lagares, who is 10-for-26 against him. Gonzalez is having a good season -- 1.93 ERA over 7 starts -- but has only a 2-1 record to show for it. Run support is obviously a factor but his biggest problem is that he either walks too many or throws too many pitches even when not walking guys. It's why he averages only 6 innings/start despite the otherwise good numbers. In his last two starts he threw 100 pitches in 5.2 innings, and 106 in just 5.0 I suspect Duda sits another day because of the lefty starter even if the back is better, but this game is the best chance to get into their middle relief early.

d'Kong76 May 18 2016 03:15 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

GRANDERSON RF LAGARES CF WRIGHT 3B CESPEDES LF WALKER 2B CABRERA SS CAMPBELL 1B PLAWECKI C COLON P

d'Kong76 May 18 2016 03:22 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

REVERE F WERTH LF HARPER RF MURPHY 2B ZIMMERMAN 1B RENDON 3B ESPINOSA SS LOBATON C GONZALEZ P

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 18 2016 03:27 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Wright talked his way in. The beaters made it seem like that was a question.

Lefty Specialist May 18 2016 03:37 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Benjamin Grimm wrote: It's not really real until the CPF's "Baby Mama Watch" thread reports on it. I'm guessing she's more 'Pole Dancer' than 'Schoolboy Sweetheart'.

Zvon May 18 2016 03:45 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

No Conforto? WhaRyAdoIN TC? Is Conforto that bad .vs righties? I want Conforto in there everyday! OE: I also entered some contest and picked Conforto to be tops in RBI this series.

TransMonk May 18 2016 03:54 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

I'm OK with putting in Laggy instead of Conforto vs. Gio (LHP). Michael is only batting .154 against LHP this season. Four singles. Lagares is batting .296 with one double against LHP. Both are small ample sizes (about 27 ABs for each), but I think this is the right call today.

Zvon May 18 2016 03:59 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

TransMonk wrote: I'm OK with putting in Laggy instead of Conforto vs. Gio (LHP). Michael is only batting .154 against LHP this season. Four singles. Lagares is batting .296 with one double against LHP. Both are small ample sizes (about 27 ABs for each), but I think this is the right call today. Ahhh, thank you. I'm pacified. But winning that contest will be really tough. He's tied with Grandy w/1 RBI so far.

Benjamin Grimm May 18 2016 04:03 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

No offense, but I'd rather see the Mets win three games against Washington this week than see you win a thousand Conforto-RBI online contests.

Ashie62 May 18 2016 04:20 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

TransMonk wrote: I'm OK with putting in Laggy instead of Conforto vs. Gio (LHP). Michael is only batting .154 against LHP this season. Four singles. Lagares is batting .296 with one double against LHP. Both are small ample sizes (about 27 ABs for each), but I think this is the right call today. This.

Frayed Knot May 18 2016 04:20 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Also, as mentioned above, Lagares is 10-26 (.384) against Gio G Plus you get your best fielders in against behind the lowest K pitcher.

Zvon May 18 2016 04:45 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Okay, I'm sold already.

d'Kong76 May 18 2016 04:52 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Plus Conforto can still hit a pinch hit grand slam in the 8th and everyone wins.

TransMonk May 18 2016 05:06 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Terry gives us his inner Donald Trump today: Adam Rubin quoting Terry Collins wrote: "My relationship with David Wright is the best I've ever had with any player. There was, believe me, no problem." http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/mets/p ... vid-wright

Edgy MD May 18 2016 06:35 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Wow! What size are Terry's hands? Meanwhilst, Bartolo goes scoreless through the tricky first two innings.

Edgy MD May 18 2016 06:56 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Four walks? Maybe that child support case IS getting to him.

Frayed Knot May 18 2016 07:04 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

You simply can't be walking Werth w/2 outs, no one on, and Harper on deck.

Edgy MD May 18 2016 07:28 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

You simply can't be laying a 3-1 change-up in there for Céspedes.

themetfairy May 18 2016 07:36 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Edgy MD May 18 2016 07:43 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Hey, when did we re-sign Mike Pelfrey?

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 18 2016 07:44 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

shitfuck

Lefty Specialist May 18 2016 07:44 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Well, poop.

bmfc1 May 18 2016 07:50 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Note that Colon opens the next WSH series on Monday and deGrom doesn't face them in either series.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 18 2016 07:52 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

break

Frayed Knot May 18 2016 07:55 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Another call that not only shouldn't have been overturned but one that no one would have pointed to as needing a replay system to even review.

Zvon May 18 2016 08:01 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

d'Kong76 wrote: Plus Conforto can still hit a pinch hit grand slam in the 8th and everyone wins. I'm here to see this. It's the 6th? Just in time for the comeback.

Zvon May 18 2016 08:06 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Nice play Walker. Muffy would have kicked that into the crowd. I see Campbell made a very nice play @first earlier. Nice inning Robles.

Zvon May 18 2016 08:09 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Insignia Ronnie.

Zvon May 18 2016 08:12 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

There was an overturned play in the 5th? Plawecki throws out another runner? Niiiiiiiice.

Edgy MD May 18 2016 08:23 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Winner finishes the night in first. Loser in third.

Zvon May 18 2016 08:24 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Ugh. Wrights comment about his back yesterday was sad to hear. Does he mean mediocre at best? I expect if he can last even a few more seasons he's going to follow Zimmermans footsteps and slide over to first base. I think I'd rather see that then him playing anywhere else (would someone take him with this back problem?). The worst scenario is a sudden retirement, and that's the last thing I want to see. What do we do with Duda? I dunno, I just don't want David Wright's story to be over. Whoa, Bastardo almost took Revere's head off.

d'Kong76 May 18 2016 08:28 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Bastardo > Harper in the 7th!

Zvon May 18 2016 08:35 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

I knew Lags had it all along. 4-1 Poopington

Zvon May 18 2016 08:37 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Zvon May 18 2016 08:38 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Ashie62 May 18 2016 08:42 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Too many cookie cutter damn pitching changes in the game today. Put me to bed.

d'Kong76 May 18 2016 08:46 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Longest Inning in like Forever

Zvon May 18 2016 08:47 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Bases loaded walk by Verrett. Tsk, tsk. We don't want this one do we? 5-1 Some district or other.

Zvon May 18 2016 08:49 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Colon walked a lot too, huh? Wow! 5 in less than 5? Yikeroonies.

d'Kong76 May 18 2016 08:53 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

The people who didn't DVR Survivor instead of hanging out don't know what they're about to miss!

Zvon May 18 2016 08:54 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

First two reach in the 7th. Singles by Cespedes and Walker. LETS FREAKIN START GOIN METS!

Edgy MD May 18 2016 08:57 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

You know it's a rally when Campy is hitting.

soupcan May 18 2016 08:59 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Why's the booth gushing about Rivera coming in?

Zvon May 18 2016 09:00 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Damn it. Conforto was going to PH there.

soupcan May 18 2016 09:01 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Never mind I got it. Thought they were talking about Rene Rivera. Doh.

Fman99 May 18 2016 09:01 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Conforto on deck to hit for the pitcher. C'mon, Plawek, hit the damn ball.

Zvon May 18 2016 09:03 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Fman99 wrote: Conforto on deck to hit for the pitcher. C'mon, Plawek, hit the damn ball. I still got faith. He can smack one of a lefty.

Zvon May 18 2016 09:04 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Oh man. Hat brick in ballparks!

Fman99 May 18 2016 09:04 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

UGH. That was meek.

Zvon May 18 2016 09:07 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

This is the at bat of the game, regardless of what happens. Shit. How depressing. [fimg=100:emk2p1oo]https://41.media.tumblr.com/f5c38b9d35acc8fdd45ea2ac32936342/tumblr_nmydrl9wsV1rfouvlo1_500.jpg[/fimg:emk2p1oo]

d'Kong76 May 18 2016 09:08 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

d'Kong76 wrote: Plus Conforto can still hit a pinch hit grand slam in the 8th and everyone wins. I said the 8th, not the 7th... we'll have to wait.... (of course he won't be pinch hitting then, but)

Zvon May 18 2016 09:10 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

d'Kong76 wrote: d'Kong76 wrote: Plus Conforto can still hit a pinch hit grand slam in the 8th and everyone wins. I said the 8th, not the 7th... we'll have to wait.... (of course he won't be pinch hitting then, but) It don't matter to me.

Frayed Knot May 18 2016 09:11 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

OK, who ordered the really long, boring, poorly played game?

d'Kong76 May 18 2016 09:11 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

It's pay back for last night's quickie.

Edgy MD May 18 2016 09:19 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Ten walks. In a game started by Colon. Tough night.

Zvon May 18 2016 09:20 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Of all the times for the team with the least walks allowed to give up 10 free passes.

Frayed Knot May 18 2016 09:21 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

d'Kong76 wrote: It's pay back for last night's quickie. 2:32 for a low-scoring, 8-1/2 inning game used to be considered a longie. The sad part here is that the Nats have hit maybe four balls hard all night. Now granted that's two or three more than we have, but mostly we've just been giving them bases all game.

Zvon May 18 2016 09:22 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

In their 55-season history, the Mets are 2-14 when walking at least 10 batters and plunking at least two.

Zvon May 18 2016 09:22 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

^twitter makes it sound like I know things :)

Zvon May 18 2016 09:23 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

^well, that didn't work too well.

d'Kong76 May 18 2016 09:36 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Oh, those bases on balls

Zvon May 18 2016 09:39 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

![/bigpurple]

Zvon May 18 2016 09:44 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Oh fuckyfuckfuckfuck When it sucks, it really sucks.

Zvon May 18 2016 09:46 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

7-1, Mets up for their last licks.

Zvon May 18 2016 09:49 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

It'll be up to me to document this glorious comeback.

Zvon May 18 2016 09:50 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

damn, that pitch gets Cespedes like every time. 2 quick outs.

Edgy MD May 18 2016 09:52 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Hey, one of those doubles I've been hearing about.

Edgy MD May 18 2016 09:52 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

AND... my winning streak ends at one.

d'Kong76 May 18 2016 09:53 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Zvon May 18 2016 09:56 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

That game blew chunks of vile vomit.

Edgy MD May 18 2016 11:31 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

No, no... the scoreboard should be announcing how that game blew chunks.

Zvon May 18 2016 11:53 PM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Edgy MD wrote: No, no... the scoreboard should be announcing how that game blew chunks. That's a lot of letters. There is a V there though. Very doable.

Benjamin Grimm May 19 2016 07:53 AM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Cast your vote!

MFS62 May 19 2016 08:18 AM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

When I got home from work I checked the game log. Terry had Bastardo pitch to Werth while the game was still close? Hasn't he ever noticed how Werth f****ng kills the Mets, especially lefty pitching? The only good thing was that it stayed in the ballpark - it was only a double. Was there any discussion of this in either the tv or radio booth? Later

Edgy MD May 19 2016 09:12 AM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

Could there be two more different games? Tuesday: quick, efficient, with German precision, and studied execution. Wednesday: long, sloppy, slogging, almost like the athletes were brought in from another sport and were largely unfamiliar with this baseball thing. How could these be the same two teams?

Frayed Knot May 19 2016 10:01 AM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC

When I got home from work I checked the game log. Terry had Bastardo pitch to Werth while the game was still close? Hasn't he ever noticed how Werth f****ng kills the Mets, especially lefty pitching? The only good thing was that it stayed in the ballpark - it was only a double. Was there any discussion of this in either the tv or radio booth? Basing moves on the notion that 'Player X kills Team Y' is a losing strategy. Werth, who turns 37 tomorrow, has been a .221 hitter since the start of the 2015 season, something that's a big enough sample size to figure that, whatever he was, he isn't that same guy anymore. And even if his vs-NYM stats are super-great [which they aren't: career marks are somewhat higher vs Mets in BA & OBA though lower than normal in power] what does this have to do with a guy who's never pitched to him as a New York Met? If the hitter has specific numbers against a particular pitcher that's one thing (and Bastardo's never really been a left-on-left specialist anyway) but let's not start believing in magic powers that somehow are going to cause Werth to suddenly be more likely to succeed against a pitcher based on him changing the color of his game-day pajamas. It was the top of the 7th, Robles had already been spent and Werth was just the second batter he was facing with their best two hitters, both lefties, following afterward. I don't see taking him out there as an option even on the table. on edit: Werth had been 1-for-2 + a Sac Fly vs Bastardo before last night (one PA in 2011, one in 2012, one more in 2014). I don't base anything on a sample that small. And now he's 2-for-3

Benjamin Grimm Jun 17 2016 08:22 AM Re: IGT 05/18 - DC @ NYC