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IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Edgy MD Apr 27 2022 10:22 PM

The Mets get a day for any of their numerous hit batsmen to rest their bruises, and get penicillin injections for anyone exposed to Stubby Clapp, before taking the field at home against the incoming Phillies. Tylor Megill defends against incoming assault from Aaron NewOrleansLouisiana. Phils are tied for third while fattening up against the Rockies. Bryce Harper has been DHing to rest a strained elbow. He's been playing catch, so keep an eye out for updates on him. With Mickey Moniak still out since the end of Spring Training, the Phils are leading with Schwarber, Matt Vierling, and Nick Castellanos left to right, and Vierling has yet to hit much at all, despite a strong showing in an abbreviated stint as a rook in 2021. Odubel Herrera, recently activated after a rehab stint, is trying to punch his way back into the lineup.

kcmets Apr 28 2022 06:57 AM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

avi wuz here

kcmets Apr 28 2022 07:00 AM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Do they still even use penicillin these days? I'm supposedly allergic to it and have no memory of how or why I was told that at a very young age. There's like ten afternoon games today to half-pay attention to (or not) on this off day. That's all I got...

G-Fafif Apr 28 2022 07:53 AM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Mets be home this weekend.

Edgy MD Apr 28 2022 08:03 AM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

That's true. I got it right in the narrative, but wrong in the title.

Willets Point Apr 28 2022 08:31 AM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Apparently there's a TD Bank, CVS, and Staples at 3rd and 43 in Manhattan. Not sure of the relevance to the game.

G-Fafif Apr 28 2022 08:36 AM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Mets will staple multiple wins together and leave the Phillies in need of a prescription for pain medication — take that to the bank.

Edgy MD Apr 28 2022 08:58 AM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Willets Point wrote: Apparently there's a TD Bank, CVS, and Staples at 3rd and 43 in Manhattan. Not sure of the relevance to the game. I think there are also a couple of daytime lunch-to-go eateries. Third and 43 are where Ace Frehley "exits to the night" in "Back in the New York Groove." It's a goofy-but-iconic lyric because the Midtown East location was no more exciting or associated with New York nightlife when Ace Frehley first sang it than it is today. But, as the Mets tend to play "Back in the New York Groove" if and when they win the first game of a homestand, it's goofy lyric that I long to hear.

Willets Point Apr 28 2022 09:43 AM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

A-ha!

roger_that Apr 28 2022 09:57 AM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Do they still even use penicillin these days? I'm supposedly allergic to it and have no memory of how or why I was told that at a very young age. Same. I tried climbing a phone pole when I was six, got a huge splinter under my middle finger (still have the scar) so I saw the doctor, supposedly, and got a penicillin shot that gave me a bad reaction, and I've been telling people for the past half-century "Penicillin" when they as about allergies, though I don't remember any of this, just a story (and as scar) I've been told about. "What was the bad reaction, exactly?" "I was six, and out of my kug with fever, probably, how the hell would I know?"

kcmets Apr 28 2022 10:25 AM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Similar story, my guess is mine goes back to getting stitches on my forehead after being pushed off a sliding board and all I have is the scar to prove it. That was before we landed on the moon, so I'm feeling kinda old right now...

Lefty Specialist Apr 28 2022 11:52 AM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Punched my brother in the mouth when I was little. He had braces. He got the braces off, but I still have the scar.

seawolf17 Apr 28 2022 03:03 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

"PHA"? Did the A's move back already?

kcmets Apr 28 2022 03:25 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

This is a pretty funny thread... [YOUTUBE]Hdvc5AmrzlM[/YOUTUBE]

Edgy MD Apr 28 2022 03:55 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

"PHA"? Did the A's move back already? Phun with three-letter abbreviations.

Lefty Specialist Apr 28 2022 07:23 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

https://render.fineartamerica.com/images/rendered/default/canvas-print/8/7/mirror/break/images/artworkimages/medium/2/the-phillie-moderate-paul-noth-canvas-print.jpg>

nymr83 Apr 28 2022 07:28 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Do they still even use penicillin these days? I'm supposedly allergic to it and have no memory of how or why I was told that at a very young age. Same. I tried climbing a phone pole when I was six, got a huge splinter under my middle finger (still have the scar) so I saw the doctor, supposedly, and got a penicillin shot that gave me a bad reaction, and I've been telling people for the past half-century "Penicillin" when they as about allergies, though I don't remember any of this, just a story (and as scar) I've been told about. "What was the bad reaction, exactly?" "I was six, and out of my kug with fever, probably, how the hell would I know?" Same thing here. Allergic to "Ceclor" and have no memory of having it as a kid.

bmfc1 Apr 28 2022 08:03 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

=G-Fafif post_id=90679 time=1651153988 user_id=55] Mets be home this weekend.

Saturday's game be on FS1 (not-exclusively)

Sunday's game be on ESPN and ESPN2 (exclusively, as if any Mets fan would watch Kay and the Ball Slapper).

metsmarathon Apr 29 2022 06:11 AM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

i have a kid who's allergic to penicillin. it gave him lots and lots of pinks spots all over his body. he can't have anything in the 'cillin family. i recall getting bloody noses whenever i had taken 'cillin as a yoot. was never told i was allergic, and never had problems as an adult. i also never, to my knowledge, developed spots.

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 29 2022 06:29 AM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Willets Point wrote: Apparently there's a TD Bank, CVS, and Staples at 3rd and 43 in Manhattan. Not sure of the relevance to the game. It is the also the site of my new office building. I look out the window trying to spot Ace allatime. Ace by the way celebrated his 71st birthday this week.

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 29 2022 07:14 AM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Lefty Specialist wrote: https://render.fineartamerica.com/images/rendered/default/canvas-print/8/7/mirror/break/images/artworkimages/medium/2/the-phillie-moderate-paul-noth-canvas-print.jpg> Oh that's great

kcmets Apr 29 2022 01:14 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

https://www.kcmets.com/CPF/NYM.png> Nimmo cf Marte rf Lindor ss Alonso 1b Escobar 3b Cano dh Canha lf McNeil 2b McCann c Megill p (3-0, 2.35)

Lefty Specialist Apr 29 2022 01:25 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Only 8 batters in that lineup. Oh, and Cano.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 02:30 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

This one-game-in-three pattern for Dom Smith is rough.

kcmets Apr 29 2022 02:44 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Dom Smith is gonna have a huge May, huge I tell ya. (just hope it's for the Mets)

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 06:18 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Last year we saw Alec Bohm. He got a hit, and Ms. Edgy said, "Good for him — he had an error earlier so now he doesn't have to feel so bad." Just now in this game we saw Alec Bohm, and Ms. Edgy said, "Hey, look! It's Mr. Error." When did she become so mean?

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 06:31 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Megill's giving up fewer baserunners, but Nola's getting all the Ks.

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 29 2022 06:46 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 29 2022 06:46 PM

Gotdamn. Megoo showed some emotion there. Do we dare to dream?

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 06:46 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Terrific job climbing the ladder by Space Face Tylor.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 06:52 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Tylor's 2022 baseball card. https://www.tcdb.com/Images/Cards/Non-Sport/77005/77005-5650987RepFr.jpg>

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2022 06:54 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Cano: 'I've been a hitter my whole life' Yes, but you've never been 39 y/o and coming off a year's worth of inactivity before.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 06:57 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Big hit by Canha. Let it trigger my regular animus for the stands jutting toward the foul line in the outfield. I hate that crap. It's so Yankee Stadium. A ball over the bag and down the line should bounce around the corner.

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 29 2022 07:00 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

I'm Jeff Fuckin McNeil and you can suck my fat one

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 07:01 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Jeff McNeil may end up leading this team offensively from the eight-hole.

Lefty Specialist Apr 29 2022 07:08 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Megill didn't have his best stuff but allowed no hits. And McNeil is the Squirrel of Old. 12 outs from this bullpen always worries me, though.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 07:17 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

88 pitches is sure earlier than I'd've pulled him.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 07:20 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Drew Smitty not only struck out the side, but the one guy he lost — Harper on a walk — didn't seem to have a clue against him either.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 07:29 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

That's what's wrong with the oven mitts. It makes it harder to hang onto the bag.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 07:30 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Kaboom by Alonso, but ... I think he missed first.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 07:32 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Nope, he hit it.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2022 07:32 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

I wouldn't have overturned that call either (but you already knew that). Whenever the phrase 'I can't tell if the pants leg is still touching the base' is used, it's time to abandon the attempt. First ball Pete's even hit hard recently.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 07:40 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

That was a pretty sudsy outing for Smith.

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 29 2022 07:45 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Joely ain't smelly

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2022 07:45 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

You set up that GiDP very nicely Joely ... now don't do it again.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 07:46 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

That was a lot of responsibility to put in Joely's hands, but ... we're through seven! Who's next? Ottavino? Lugo? Shreve? Maybone?

kcmets Apr 29 2022 07:46 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Phils no hits through 7 - I can say that since we're on pitcher number three, right. Fun stuff, hope it lasts...

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 07:49 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Canoodle came that close to winning the crowd back.

Lefty Specialist Apr 29 2022 07:50 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Even when Cano does something good, he screws it up.

Gwreck Apr 29 2022 07:55 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Does Joely go back out for the first two lefties in the 8th?

Gwreck Apr 29 2022 07:56 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Spotted here tonight: Darryl S., to a big round of applause.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 07:59 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

=Gwreck post_id=90804 time=1651283766 user_id=56] Spotted here tonight: Darryl S., to a big round of applause.

Hard to miss him when he shows up wearing a Darryl Strawberry jersey.

kcmets Apr 29 2022 08:02 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

He's still 6' 6"

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 08:05 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Indeed. Hard to miss, full stop. Gary's point — that the Mets pitchers have really labored long and hard no matter how many hits they've allowed — is not lost.

Lefty Specialist Apr 29 2022 08:05 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Loogy in with a runner on.

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 29 2022 08:07 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Holy shit, guys

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 08:08 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Here's hoping Díaz is wearing his lucky underwear.

Lefty Specialist Apr 29 2022 08:09 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

The tension isn't quite as high with multiple pitchers, but dayum........

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 08:13 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Send Scherzer out for the ninth.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 08:15 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Gregorius lost the grip on the ball because Nelson is greasing!

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 29 2022 08:16 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Edgy MD wrote: Here's hoping Díaz is wearing his lucky underwear. I'd prefer he wear his good underwear

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 08:17 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Bear up with two on.

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 29 2022 08:19 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

PhiLOLies play D like the Mets used to

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2022 08:20 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

BOTH runners could have, and maybe Should have, been out on that pickoff attempt.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 08:21 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Bad take, Bear.

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 29 2022 08:24 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Alright now I'm pissed because losing the no-no might also mean losing a win we should put in the bag.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 08:25 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Did SNY stay with the broadcast between innings? Dang ol' mlb.tv cut to a commercial.

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 29 2022 08:26 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Yes

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 29 2022 08:29 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

1

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 08:29 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Brilliant slider there.

kcmets Apr 29 2022 08:29 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Harper a whiffer!

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 29 2022 08:31 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

2

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 08:31 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

I was looking for heat upstairs, but the wipeout slider does it.

kcmets Apr 29 2022 08:31 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Diaz on fire.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 08:32 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Ubbagubba!

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 29 2022 08:32 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Whoa

kcmets Apr 29 2022 08:32 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Bookadoodles!!

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 29 2022 08:32 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Holy shit

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 08:32 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

[BIGPURPLE]WOW!!![/BIGPURPLE]

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 08:34 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

God help me, I've never said this before, but I think I'm finally starting to come around on the black unis.

Lefty Specialist Apr 29 2022 08:35 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: Holy shit OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2022 08:36 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

It's not the same ... but it's still kinda Kool. Also, that's the best Diaz has looked all year, and for most of his NYM tenure. And those fans with their phones do realize that the no-no counts whether they get it on camera or not, right?

Fman99 Apr 29 2022 08:37 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Amazin!

Willets Point Apr 29 2022 08:42 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Well, I picked the wrong night to go out to the movies with my wife.

Lefty Specialist Apr 29 2022 08:44 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Willets Point wrote: Well, I picked the wrong night to go out to the movies with my wife. Oh, you'll see it 4,609 times on Mets Classics.

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 29 2022 08:46 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Gelbs should have asked about his underwear

Marshmallowmilkshake Apr 29 2022 08:48 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

[BIGPURPLE]Beautiful!!!![/BIGPURPLE]

Gwreck Apr 29 2022 08:49 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

LGM Amazing.

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 29 2022 08:49 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Afaic this one was better than the Santana one. No controversy

Centerfield Apr 29 2022 08:54 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Love it. Megill may be legit. Diaz was filthy. Special night. Every ten years we throw a no hitter on Friday night.

Lefty Specialist Apr 29 2022 08:55 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Yeah that Nimmo catch was really the closest they came to a hit. Diaz was on point like I've rarely seen him.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 09:01 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Buck Showalter: Somebody told me it's the first combined no-hitter in the history of the Mets. I mean, we're talking about 70+ years, right? Reporter: Sixty. Buck Showalter: Yeah, I knew that. I wanted to make sure you all were paying attention.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 09:07 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

First ever no-no thrown with a PitchCom assist.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2022 09:17 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

That's great. A reporter who sounded about 70 just said, "I'm from a newspaper in Puerto Rico, and this is my first ever time covering the Mets. Edwin, can you say something in Spanish about this game for all the fans back home?"

Willets Point Apr 29 2022 09:20 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Edgy MD wrote: That's great. A reporter who sounded about 70 just said, "I'm from a newspaper in Puerto Rico, and this is my first ever time covering the Mets. Edwin, can you say something in Spanish about this game for all the fans back home?" This is delightfully old-fashioned sports journalism.

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 29 2022 09:30 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Lefty Specialist wrote: Yeah that Nimmo catch was really the closest they came to a hit. Diaz was on point like I've rarely seen him. The very first batter required a very solid play and strong throw from Escobar

metsmarathon Apr 29 2022 11:06 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: Afaic this one was better than the Santana one. No controversy yeah, seriously. the beltran foul ball always felt like a little bit of an asterisk. i mean, i'm still going to celebrate it and love johan even more than i already did, but still. on the other hand, a combined nono somehow seems like less of an accomplishment, despite i being more rare and perhaps more improbable. whatever. i really don't care either way. both were great! glad we finished watching the latest moon knight in time for the 8th. oh, what a thing to behold!

Gwreck Apr 29 2022 11:07 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Just a great night at the park. Crowd didn't really seem to be aware of it until the 7th when Rodriguez got the double play. But they got it in the 8th and 9th and it was a great atmosphere. Nimmo's catch was very impressive to the naked eye. McNeil's single was HUGE but Canha's double set it up first, also to huge appreciation from the crowd. Alonso was PUMPED after his home run. Drew Smith is firmly entrenched within the bullpen circle of trust. Good to see Buck try to keep the no-no by putting in Smith and Jankowski for defense in the 9th. LGM

seawolf17 Apr 30 2022 06:19 AM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Diaz was *something* last night. Even he said post-game that he was filthy. If he's pitching like that, he's unhittable. This team is magic, friends.

G-Fafif Apr 30 2022 06:51 AM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

See one of you fellas in at least the quarterfinals. [tweet]https://twitter.com/anthonydicomo/status/1520384257419587585[/tweet]

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 30 2022 07:21 AM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Big win for the Post

Edgy MD Apr 30 2022 07:25 AM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

It's tough. Newsday objectively has the strongest, most arresting layout, but it doesn't really feature the principals, and in that sense, isn't really telling the story very strongly.

G-Fafif Apr 30 2022 09:46 AM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Subject to change come TCD time, but I lean Post here for capturing the specific sense of occasion. The News's looks like a mockup produced for use in 1994's The Paper. Newsday, as it often does, tiptoes around the point.

Willets Point Apr 30 2022 12:28 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Party of Five gets my vote. The others are underwhelming and generic.

Edgy MD Apr 30 2022 12:58 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

PARTY OF FIVE also gives us a 90s reference, which is at least 20 years younger than most back-page headline references.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 30 2022 02:21 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

http://potg.ultimatemets.com/images/schaefer25.jpg> Cast your vote!

batmagadanleadoff Apr 30 2022 02:43 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

See one of you fellas in at least the quarterfinals. [tweet]https://twitter.com/anthonydicomo/status/1520384257419587585[/tweet] I also like the Post cover, even if it's photoshopped. No other way to get all five pitchers in one shot. But I don't know how youse can rate the other ones. All I can see is the top half of one and the bottom half of another one. Reminds me of miscut baseball cards.

G-Fafif Apr 30 2022 04:14 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Cluck on the images.

Frayed Knot Apr 30 2022 04:30 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

=G-Fafif post_id=90874 time=1651356879 user_id=55] Cluck on the images.

Don't bother, they both lay an egg.

whippoorwill Apr 30 2022 06:23 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

I'm sorry. This does not impress me At all

kcmets Apr 30 2022 06:35 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Well, it wasn't impressive per se. But it's fun and newsworthy and has only happened 16-17 times in the history of baseball. (I think, I'm too tired to fact check right now lolol...)

Gwreck Apr 30 2022 06:40 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

=whippoorwill post_id=90883 time=1651364603 user_id=79] I'm sorry. This does not impress me At all

Remove the hubbub about the no-hitter and it's still a 3-0 win against the Phillies while they were throwing Aaron Nola.



That has to be something considerably more than minimally impressive, no?

whippoorwill Apr 30 2022 06:54 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Yes of course! But this is not a no hitter as we were raised to think of one! Five pitchers in one game is an embarrassment not an achievement

whippoorwill Apr 30 2022 06:56 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

When I first read this thread and saw you guys were talking about this, the first thing I did was go to a box score and when I saw five pitchers I was flummoxed. That's not very exciting.

whippoorwill Apr 30 2022 06:58 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

And whoever the opposing pitcher was is really not an issue is it?

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 30 2022 07:00 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

I think it was a better game than the Santana one in lots of ways. The while specter of the no no-hitter thing draped that whole game, and made it all about moving heaven and earth to check a box, to Santana's ultimate detriment. And everyone knew they blew the call on Beltran. This was just better

whippoorwill Apr 30 2022 07:44 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

Watered down pitching. I can't believe you guys have fallen for it. Maybe my remote status has kept (?) me from it Ask yourselves what would your dads or moms think of a five pitcher game? Let alone one that was ‘celebrated'. They'd snort out their beer

kcmets Apr 30 2022 07:58 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

I haven't fallen for anything. For the 17th time in THE HISTORY OF BASEBALL a bunch of pitchers combined for a no hitter. And they did it throwing like 160 pitches with no one getting a hit. 154 or something. That's off-the-charts crazy in itself. Screw ma and pa, what happened is certainly worth talking about some. It's not like we're throwing them a ticker tape parade.

Edgy MD Apr 30 2022 09:48 PM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

My dad would have enjoyed the life out of it. He wasn't the biggest baseball fan, but he really dug riding a narrative, and this game had lots of 'em. Diaz' sliders in the ninth were unworldy. I realize he's grossly consistent, but when that slider is dancing like that it's like watching peak Lawrence Taylor or Michael Jordan. It's just unfair. It's a man playing with boys.

batmagadanleadoff May 01 2022 10:19 AM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

=G-Fafif post_id=90874 time=1651356879 user_id=55] Cluck on the images.

Thanks. I clucked.

Fman99 May 04 2022 05:09 AM Re: IGT — 4/29/2022, PHA@NYM, Stop at Third and 43

It was awesome. Fboy and I listened to the last several innings with baited breath. We hugged when it ended. We watched not a moment of it. There were two coincidences at play here in my own personal life that I found noteworthy. For the second time, I enjoyed Howie Rose with the radio call. Despite the fact that I absorb most Mets content visually, in 2012 I was at a poker game and listening to Johan's performance on XM. This past weekend we moved, and had no FIOS, because Verizon fucked the install scheduling up royally (I still don't have Internet at home yet). So once again, it was a radio call for me. It reminded me of another momentous game, the June 30, 2000 Mets v Braves game, where the Mets came from down 8-2 to win on the Mike Piazza home run. I missed that one entirely, also, as it also happened on a day I moved. Another coincidence.