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IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

G-Fafif Mar 28 2019 03:51 PM

The Mets carry their three-game March winning streak, going back to March 29, 2018, to March 30, 2019, in Washington, D.C. The last time the Mets played on March 30, Benny Agbayani hit the game-winning grand slam in Tokyo. Mets are 6-3 in March overall, starting with that sweet 14-inning Opening Day victory over the Phillies on March 31, 1998. Noah Syndergaard and his teammates take on Stephen Strasburg and his teammates, 1:05 Saturday. Noah is undefeated in March. And life, it sometimes seems.

kcmets Mar 28 2019 05:39 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

I have an idea! Let's go 11-1 and put some distance between us an the rest of the division.

Vic Sage Mar 29 2019 08:21 AM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

yes, that will guarantee us a great year.

Fman99 Mar 29 2019 09:06 AM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

I get it, build more off days into the schedule this time of year to account for weather. Still, off days also suck.

Ceetar Mar 29 2019 09:46 AM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

=Fman99 post_id=5578 time=1553872012 user_id=86] I get it, build more off days into the schedule this time of year to account for weather. Still, off days also suck.

Remember that the players legislated 4 more last CBA.

Centerfield Mar 29 2019 09:53 AM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

I'm driving down to Washington tonight. We'll be in section 116. Our first trip to Nationals Park.

nymr83 Mar 29 2019 12:16 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

=Ceetar post_id=5581 time=1553874401 user_id=102] =Fman99 post_id=5578 time=1553872012 user_id=86] I get it, build more off days into the schedule this time of year to account for weather. Still, off days also suck.

Remember that the players legislated 4 more last CBA.


yeah they suck for us but the guys actually working like them!

41Forever Mar 29 2019 12:23 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

=Centerfield post_id=5582 time=1553874809 user_id=65] I'm driving down to Washington tonight. We'll be in section 116. Our first trip to Nationals Park.

It's a decent park!



Some tips:



Park away from the stadium and take the Metro in. There are Metro stops at the park, and there is not much parking.



The Presidents gather for photos and hi-jinx in the plaza beyond centerfield just after the gates open. Pose with them all, but especially Theodore Roosevelt, who is just a bad ass!



There is a Shake Shack on the terrace in the right field area.

bmfc1 Mar 29 2019 12:33 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

=Centerfield post_id=5582 time=1553874809 user_id=65] I'm driving down to Washington tonight. We'll be in section 116. Our first trip to Nationals Park.

I will be in 113.

Lefty Specialist Mar 29 2019 01:13 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

I'll be in 219. Absolutely take the Metro to the Navy Yard stop. Psyched to see Thor.

Centerfield Mar 29 2019 03:26 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

=41Forever post_id=5592 time=1553883808 user_id=69] =Centerfield post_id=5582 time=1553874809 user_id=65] I'm driving down to Washington tonight. We'll be in section 116. Our first trip to Nationals Park.

It's a decent park!



Some tips:



Park away from the stadium and take the Metro in. There are Metro stops at the park, and there is not much parking.



The Presidents gather for photos and hi-jinx in the plaza beyond centerfield just after the gates open. Pose with them all, but especially Theodore Roosevelt, who is just a bad ass!



There is a Shake Shack on the terrace in the right field area.


Thanks for the tip! What's a good spot to park?

41Forever Mar 29 2019 03:39 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

I'm driving down to Washington tonight. We'll be in section 116. Our first trip to Nationals Park. It's a decent park! Some tips: Park away from the stadium and take the Metro in. There are Metro stops at the park, and there is not much parking. The Presidents gather for photos and hi-jinx in the plaza beyond centerfield just after the gates open. Pose with them all, but especially Theodore Roosevelt, who is just a bad ass! There is a Shake Shack on the terrace in the right field area. Thanks for the tip! What's a good spot to park? The larger stops on the outskirts have large commuter parking lots. We stayed at a hotel in Maryland that was near a big lot, but I'm not sure where you are staying. Here's a link with addresses: [url]https://www.wmata.com/service/parking/

Frayed Knot Mar 29 2019 03:55 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Yeah, a lot would depend on where you're staying. If anywhere within the area served by METRO you can just leave your car wherever you leave it Friday night and do the equivalent of the 7-Train in. https://dctransitguide.com/static/images/WMATA_system_map.png See 'Navy Yard/Ballpark' stop on the Green line due south of the Capitol If you want to drive to the stadium or simply near-er to it there are various parking lots in the area, the closer to the stadium the more costly they get. Go to the Nats team page for maps, suggestions, etc. You can also pre-buy a parking pass to various lots. https://www.mlb.com/nationals/ballpark/transportation/driving-parking#parking-information

G-Fafif Mar 30 2019 09:31 AM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Brandon Nimmo – CF Pete Alonso – 1B Robinson Canó – 2B Michael Conforto – RF Wilson Ramos – C Jeff McNeil – LF Amed Rosario – SS J.D. Davis – 3B Noah Syndergaard - RHP

Lefty Specialist Mar 30 2019 11:05 AM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Perfect day for a game. Mow em down, Thor.

Lefty Specialist Mar 30 2019 11:15 AM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

“Let's go Mets”chants ring through the park as RAMOS doubles in two.

Johnny Lunchbucket Mar 30 2019 11:18 AM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Pretty good first inning

Johnny Lunchbucket Mar 30 2019 11:30 AM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

C'mon Syndy. Don't give it back

Lefty Specialist Mar 30 2019 11:44 AM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Alonso punished that ball on the double. 4-1 good guys.

Willets Point Mar 30 2019 11:59 AM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

I'm not used to 2-out rallies and the Mets. Or even 1-out rallies.

41Forever Mar 30 2019 11:59 AM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Davis robbed!

Lefty Specialist Mar 30 2019 12:25 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Abe totally cheated in the Presidents race.

Lefty Specialist Mar 30 2019 12:49 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Noah hanging on but this looks like a battle of the bullpens. However the pulled pork nachos are delicious.

Edgy MD Mar 30 2019 12:52 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Gary just put in an endorsement for Gil Hodges' enshrinement. He goes back on the ballot next year.

Willets Point Mar 30 2019 12:54 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Mjölnir goes flying.

Lefty Specialist Mar 30 2019 01:01 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Conforto lollygagged on that ball from Soto.

Willets Point Mar 30 2019 01:01 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

This Soto kid is good, huh?

41Forever Mar 30 2019 01:06 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Rats.

Willets Point Mar 30 2019 01:09 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

As big as dogs.

Edgy MD Mar 30 2019 01:13 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

I"m guessing Nimmo leads the league in strikeouts by a couple of standard deviations at this point.

Lefty Specialist Mar 30 2019 01:29 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Wilson helped out by some great D. On to the 8th.

Edgy MD Mar 30 2019 01:31 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Infield hit by the catcher is always a good omen. Do it again, McNeilio.

Edgy MD Mar 30 2019 01:33 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Justin Wilson's CBS-Radio bumper had all the animation of a sleepy Sylvester Stallone. Let's pinch-run for Ramos here. We have two centerfielders on the bench.

Chad ochoseis Mar 30 2019 01:38 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

...but only one catcher, and that's Nido.

Chad ochoseis Mar 30 2019 01:38 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Davis!!!

Edgy MD Mar 30 2019 01:39 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

J.D. Davis is a true Met!!

41Forever Mar 30 2019 01:39 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Chad ochoseis wrote: Davis!!! Big hit!!!!

Willets Point Mar 30 2019 01:40 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Go Mets GO!!!

Lefty Specialist Mar 30 2019 01:41 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Again the Let's Go Mets chants erupt in the ballpark!

Willets Point Mar 30 2019 01:42 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

I love traveling fans.

Willets Point Mar 30 2019 01:43 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Willets Point wrote: I love traveling fans. Well, unless they come to MY ballpark to root against MY team, then they're assholes.

Chad ochoseis Mar 30 2019 01:43 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

#LOLNats

Chad ochoseis Mar 30 2019 01:45 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Are those new specs for Ron? They're sharp.

A Boy Named Seo Mar 30 2019 01:47 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Fortunate outcomes this inning. This is when you start putting the fast guys and great gloves in the game, Mickey.

Willets Point Mar 30 2019 01:49 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

This Alonso kid is good, huh?

LWFS Mar 30 2019 01:50 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Clap, clap, clapclapclap! PETE! A-LON-SO!

41Forever Mar 30 2019 01:50 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

I think Alonso is ready for the big leagues.

41Forever Mar 30 2019 01:50 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

We've got two Pooolers there, right? Good for them!

Chad ochoseis Mar 30 2019 01:52 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Alonso is definitely turning into an asset. But does he get pulled to keep Smith in the game? I'd play Smith.

Lefty Specialist Mar 30 2019 01:53 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

No one's laughing at my knee-high Skyline socks now.......

Lefty Specialist Mar 30 2019 01:57 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Dom's Playing first and I'm okay with it. The earpiece radios the Nats gave out are very cool- but they literally only work inside the ballpark.....

Edgy MD Mar 30 2019 02:05 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

If Familia has that splitter working, he could be a terror. If he doesn't start throwing strikes, he could be a different sort of terror.

Lefty Specialist Mar 30 2019 02:07 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Boy is Familia hard to watch.

Willets Point Mar 30 2019 02:09 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

J.D. giveth and J.D. taketh away.

Edgy MD Mar 30 2019 02:10 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

I think his glove may not be his calling card.

LWFS Mar 30 2019 02:11 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Fart. You stick with Familia here, no? He's still less likely to give up anything in the air/gaps.

Lefty Specialist Mar 30 2019 02:13 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Holy shit that was close.

Edgy MD Mar 30 2019 02:13 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Well, that was a nice, clean, shutout inning.

LWFS Mar 30 2019 02:13 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Good glavin.

Willets Point Mar 30 2019 02:15 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Whew!

LWFS Mar 30 2019 02:18 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Playing lefty-righty, four runs down? Say what you will for Dave Martinez-- he hasn't mentally checked out of the game.

LWFS Mar 30 2019 02:20 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Wander Suero sounds like something you'd get from a Tijuana pharmacy for a bad case of wanderlust.

Johnny Lunchbucket Mar 30 2019 02:24 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

What a great looking lineup we have this year

Edgy MD Mar 30 2019 02:26 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

If the Mets hold on, I'm calling that walk by Rosario the TURNING POINT OF THE GAME.

Lefty Specialist Mar 30 2019 02:28 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Park is about 70% Mets fans right now. They were chanting J-e-f-f, Jeff, Jeff, Jeff for McNeil (or maybe it was Wilpon).

Edgy MD Mar 30 2019 02:28 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Let's not go right to Diaz with a five-run lead.

LWFS Mar 30 2019 02:31 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

But if he's warmed? Ladies and gents-- your revamped Nats pen.

Edgy MD Mar 30 2019 02:32 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Or a seven-run lead. Remember last year, when the team opened 11-1, but we all suspected it was unsustainable because they were getting a remarkable number of two-out hits? Well, I'm not thinking about that right now.

Lefty Specialist Mar 30 2019 02:34 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Remaining Nats fans put their seat backs and tray tables in the upright and locked position.

Willets Point Mar 30 2019 02:39 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Lefty Specialist wrote: Park is about 70% Mets fans right now. They were chanting J-e-f-f, Jeff, Jeff, Jeff for McNeil (or maybe it was Wilpon). I heard this. I thought there were some Jets fans in the house.

Edgy MD Mar 30 2019 02:46 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Stupidest rally ever going on.

Willets Point Mar 30 2019 02:50 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

This is Red Sox/Yankees slow and long baseball.

Johnny Lunchbucket Mar 30 2019 02:52 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Jeez just end this thing

LWFS Mar 30 2019 02:53 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Ladies and gents-- your revamped Mets pen.

LWFS Mar 30 2019 02:54 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Willets Point wrote: This is Red Sox/Yankees slow and long baseball. It really is.

Lefty Specialist Mar 30 2019 02:54 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Um, maybe Lugo needs a few days off, Mickey. 7-run lead turns into a save situation. Grr.

Johnny Lunchbucket Mar 30 2019 02:55 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

1 pitch save. Booooooooooks

Edgy MD Mar 30 2019 02:59 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2004/08/03/CBcUU7Jx.jpg> The damn thing is over!

ashie62 Mar 30 2019 03:30 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

We won, but, why does Mickey not pinch run for Ramos. Unreal

G-Fafif Mar 30 2019 04:26 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

This was the third 11-8 victory in Mets history. The previous two were historic: • September 2, 1972 at Houston: Mets trail, 8-0; forge largest comeback in club history. • June 30, 2000 vs Atlanta: Mets tie club record with ten-run eighth to overcome 8-1 deficit at Shea, capped by Piazza's three-run laser off Mulholland. Today was also very nice.

Johnny Lunchbucket Mar 30 2019 04:43 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

This is really only the 3rd 11-8 game ever? Amazin'

41Forever Mar 30 2019 04:55 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

In other years I would have thought the game was lost after the Nats tied it up. This year, for some reason, I was sure they'd go ahead again.

Benjamin Grimm Mar 30 2019 05:36 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

I can't believe that Gary Cohen didn't know about Rick Ownbey's Frisbee skills. Of course, he also doesn't know how to pronounce "Jeurys".

Fman99 Mar 30 2019 05:47 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

Can't really IGT during the day but I woke up from my nap with the 4-4 score and watched all the fireworks. Good stuff, though I think Mickey left Lugo in too long.

Fman99 Mar 30 2019 05:48 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

=ashie62 post_id=5715 time=1553981415 user_id=90] We won, but, why does Mickey not pinch run for Ramos. Unreal

Is d'Arnaud on the shelf, did I miss something?

Frayed Knot Mar 30 2019 06:15 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Mar 30 2019 06:34 PM

- Yes, d'Arnaud is on the shelf to start the year. I still would have pr'd for Ramos there. Turned out to not matter although it looked for a while like it might when WR couldn't go 1st to 3rd on the single. Third catcher or not, you can't be afraid of the 'what if' scenario of the backup getting hurt in the final two (or more) innings. Don't recall Mickey being shy about that last year so maybe he had a reason for this one. Damned if I can figger out what it was though. - OK, it's official: Alonso is one big strong boy. That he also seems to have an idea of what he's doing up there just makes it better. First double was impressive; second one even more so. He also went chasing after a couple of outside sliders which, unless he proves he can lay off those, is something he'll see a steady diet of starting ... like tomorrow and every day after that. - Not really sure why Mickey went to Lugo when he did. Not that Familia looked great, but 22 pitches wasn't horrible especially considering that he should have been out of the inning. And wouldn't you think Lugo is more likely to give up a HR than Familia ... y'know, one bad curveball? 3 HR last year in 70 innings for JF (1 as NYM, 2 w/OAK) but 22 HRs for Lugo in 2017-18 combined, or about 200 IP. And you had to know Adams was coming in to PH with just that on his mind. That one is six rows deep in Philly, and 16 rows in the Bronx - 3:50 game time ... Ugh!

bmfc1 Mar 30 2019 06:27 PM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

=41Forever post_id=5679 time=1553975458 user_id=69] We've got two Pooolers there, right? Good for them!

Three: Centerfield, Lefty Specialist and me. I met CF for the 3rd inning. We had a nice chat and I met his lovely family.

That was a long day at the ballpark but fun.

Johnny Lunchbucket Mar 31 2019 07:00 AM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

I'm also WERRIED about Syndergaard. Gave away 2 three run leads, and probably should have been worse. If Robles doesn't get picked off, forget it.

Benjamin Grimm Mar 31 2019 08:55 AM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

http://potg.ultimatemets.com/images/schaefer5.jpg> Cast your vote!

Edgy MD Mar 31 2019 10:26 AM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

I think the reluctance about pinch-running for Ramos is about losing his bat if the game remained tied or stayed close. I think today's managers are always ready for a war of attrition and always want to have one minors weapon in the bag than the other guy.

Centerfield Apr 01 2019 07:50 AM Re: IGT 3/30/2019: NYM @ WAS -- March Onward

=bmfc1 post_id=5729 time=1553992022 user_id=73] =41Forever post_id=5679 time=1553975458 user_id=69] We've got two Pooolers there, right? Good for them!

Three: Centerfield, Lefty Specialist and me. I met CF for the 3rd inning. We had a nice chat and I met his lovely family.

That was a long day at the ballpark but fun.


Oh man. Didn't realize Lefty was there too.



Was great seeing you bmfc!