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Memories of Aaron Loup

G-Fafif Nov 22 2021 06:09 PM

I believe I shall remain fond of the lefty's most efficient outing, from July 31: coming in to face Tyler Stephenson of the Reds, with Joey Votto on first and Kyle Farmer on third and the Mets down by one with two out in the eighth, Loup worked the count on Stephenson to 2-2 before picking Votto off first and instigating a 1-3-5-2 erasure of Farmer at the plate. Inning over. Loup, who didn't come back out for the ninth, was credited for a third-of-an-inning pitched in the eventual 5-4 Mets win. Aaron's 6-0 record marked the fourth season of a Met pitcher winning at least that many games with no losses, joining Pat Mahomes (8-0 in 1999), Tom Gorman (6-0 in 1984) and Jerry Blevins (6-0 in 2017) in the ranks of the ostentatiously undefeated. Loup was the one to start a game or two. Liked beer (Busch Light). Didn't care for giving up earned runs (0.95).

Edgy MD Nov 22 2021 08:18 PM Re: Memories of Aaron Loup

Mahomey and Gorgon's record make some degree of sense. As well as they pitched, they were bullpen backenders, mostly brought in with the team behind. Or, if they pitched in a game the Mets were winning, they were generally winning by highly secure margin. Blevy and Loup, though, would appear in tied games and games with narrow leads, with tying and go-ahead runs on base or at the plate. Unblemished records in such a sitch is truly impressive.

Johnny Lunchbucket Nov 23 2021 07:19 AM Re: Memories of Aaron Loup

Laconic Southern guy who you could tell by looking at him was into hunting and fishing and took that same mindset to the mound with him. Specific memories? I have almost none. He was just there.

seawolf17 Nov 23 2021 07:36 AM Re: Memories of Aaron Loup

Felicianesque in his ability to come in and do exactly what was asked of him.

G-Fafif Dec 16 2021 03:09 PM Re: Memories of Aaron Loup

Props for Aaron here.

Fman99 Dec 17 2021 12:10 PM Re: Memories of Aaron Loup

Drank shit-ass awful beer and pitched well.