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IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

G-Fafif May 03 2022 07:18 PM

Mets look to end the homestand with another series win. Megill-Anderson matinee at 1:10 PM.

vtmet7 May 03 2022 07:22 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

for those without SNY or mlb.tv, it looks like tomorrow's game is also on MLB Network

Frayed Knot May 03 2022 07:48 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Fourth game in <48 hours against the reigning Champs. 'twould be real nice to take the final three and keep the series winning streak alive, including winning all three four-game series in the young season.

kcmets May 04 2022 08:43 AM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

https://www.kcmets.com/CPF/NYM.png> Nimmo cf Marte rf Lindor ss Alonso 1b Escobar 3b McNeil LF Davis DH Guillorme 2b McCann c Megill p (4-0, 1.93)

Edgy MD May 04 2022 11:28 AM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

The booth is making a lot out of Ian Anderson's deceptive pitching motion. [fimg=300]https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/d53e75896f5358360cfe6b069206b231f1182f76/0_0_2481_3508/master/2481.jpg?width=300&quality=45&auto=format&fit=max&dpr=2&s=2c4bb6f8381a550b50fdbb91c1885e4a[/fimg]

Willets Point May 04 2022 11:31 AM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

I was working on a one-legged flautist joke and you just go and post the picture there. Sigh.

Edgy MD May 04 2022 11:34 AM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Obvious, maybe, but there's never a bad reason to post a shot of Ian in his armored Speedo.

Edgy MD May 04 2022 11:42 AM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Megill just terrific through the first six batters.

Willets Point May 04 2022 11:46 AM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Sweet Jesus, that was a hell of a catch!

Edgy MD May 04 2022 11:49 AM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Heredia's grudge against the Mets for waiving him has to be an all-timer. He sort of re-invented the way you're supposed to play outfield defense there.

Edgy MD May 04 2022 11:51 AM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Guillorme is kind of taking plate appearances from Smith here, isn't he?

Edgy MD May 04 2022 11:54 AM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

I don't think Buck has Smith or Davis in his outfield depth chart.

Frayed Knot May 04 2022 12:04 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Bit of a harder working inning there in the 3rd for Megill. But still with a decent pitch count (44 thru 3) and, oh yeah, 8 straight innings over two games without a hit allowed.

MFS62 May 04 2022 12:15 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Edgy MD wrote: Guillorme is kind of taking plate appearances from Smith here, isn't he? Last night I was thinking of which current Mets player would one day be a major league manager, and Guillorme was the one I settled on. This isn't based on any specific trait you could point to, but Buck seems to like him and maybe sees a little bit of himself in him - scrappy guy with a good baseball mind. Or maybe not. Back to the game. Later

Gwreck May 04 2022 12:17 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Edgy MD wrote: Guillorme is kind of taking plate appearances from Smith here, isn't he? Davis is taking away what would be Smith's PAs, I think. Guillorme in because it's another day off for Canha (who had Sunday off as well).

Edgy MD May 04 2022 12:20 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

For those among us who may question the relative achievement of the multi-pitcher no hitter, Megill is now trying to achieve his ninth straight hitless inning.

Edgy MD May 04 2022 12:24 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Two gift strikes against Ozuna.

Edgy MD May 04 2022 12:25 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Three, really. I mean, that third one was closest, but ... .

Edgy MD May 04 2022 12:26 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Nine hitless for Megillicuddy.

Fman99 May 04 2022 12:28 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Whiffed and forgot there was a game. Plus I was napping on the couch at my office, like the suburban hobo that you all know me to be. Seems like I didn't miss much.

Edgy MD May 04 2022 12:32 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

I guess Marcell Ozuna forgot to send Brian O'Nora a Christmas card this year. https://metsrostercentral.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/screen-shot-2022-05-04-at-2.28.20-pm.png> That's three called strikes against Ozuna right there.

Edgy MD May 04 2022 12:47 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

I think Megill is starting to grind a bit here.

Edgy MD May 04 2022 12:49 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Terrific job getting Heredia to chase. Acuña up with two on, though.

Willets Point May 04 2022 12:49 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Just as long as he doesn't bump as well.

Edgy MD May 04 2022 12:52 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

POW!!! He's really deliberate with runners on base, I tell you what. I run off to get something off the printer in the other room, have a chat with my wife, and I come back and the count is the same.

Willets Point May 04 2022 12:56 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Hooray for a leadoff base runner! Now,https://www.penninemusic.com/images/bring.jpg>

Willets Point May 04 2022 12:58 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Nuts.

Edgy MD May 04 2022 12:59 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Mets cursing themselves with leadoff runners again.

Frayed Knot May 04 2022 01:02 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Edgy MD wrote: Mets cursing themselves with leadoff runners again. Shades of last year.

Willets Point May 04 2022 01:09 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Drat! Drat! Drat!

Fman99 May 04 2022 01:16 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

I have nervous now.

Fman99 May 04 2022 01:18 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Ugh, the O-man walks in a run. I feel like maybe that's the first time all season that a Mets pitcher has walked in a run with the bases loaded? I cannot hardly recall it happening previously.

Edgy MD May 04 2022 01:18 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Ottavino breaking this game open, sadly. This was probably May's game to pitch, but we seem to have gone to Otto one time too many.

bmfc1 May 04 2022 01:19 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

There seems to be a good reason why Otto shouldn't pitch for a 3d straight day.

Fman99 May 04 2022 01:21 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Yeah, this went all sideways

kcmets May 04 2022 01:22 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

A Jim Beam and Ginger sounds pretty good. Sadly, I have neither...

Gwreck May 04 2022 01:22 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

I am very puzzled by Ottavino as the first call to the bullpen. If you're Buck, and this is a high leverage situation that calls for a “circle of trust” reliever, then you need to use Lugo. If you're Buck and this is you're “the guy who needs work pitches” then you go to Williams or Medina from the start. No situation seems to justify Ottavino.

Edgy MD May 04 2022 01:29 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Credit to Acuña, my buttocks. The Mets gakked.

Frayed Knot May 04 2022 01:29 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

I'd say this went to shit in a hurry, but I think Atlanta has been up for like 45 minutes now. It's like it all went to shit in a slow-motion hurry.

bmfc1 May 04 2022 01:34 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Should the Mets fail to come back, this would be the first series of the year that they did not win.

Edgy MD May 04 2022 01:36 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

OK, Mets batting finally happening here. One run home.

Frayed Knot May 04 2022 01:37 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

=Gwreck post_id=91340 time=1651692156 user_id=56] I am very puzzled by Ottavino as the first call to the bullpen. No situation seems to justify Ottavino.

I suspect Buck is going to say that he liked the Right on Right match-ups w/ Otto's slider vs Td'A, Duvall, and Swanson

Edgy MD May 04 2022 01:41 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Smith should totally be hitting for Luis here.

Edgy MD May 04 2022 01:45 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Frayed Knot wrote: =Gwreck post_id=91340 time=1651692156 user_id=56] I am very puzzled by Ottavino as the first call to the bullpen. No situation seems to justify Ottavino. I suspect Buck is going to say that he liked the Right on Right match-ups w/ Otto's slider vs Td'A, Duvall, and Swanson

Adonis Medina's parents will remind him that he had another, very fresh, slidering righty.

Frayed Knot May 04 2022 01:45 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

I thought Escobar could/should have been on 3rd after his hit got kicked around in the RF corner. If he did he'd have scored on the IF hit. It's too early still to play so conservatively. Chip away. You don't need all 7 runs this inning.

Gwreck May 04 2022 01:47 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Frayed Knot wrote: I suspect Buck is going to say that he liked the Right on Right match-ups w/ Otto's slider vs Td'A, Duvall, and Swanson It's early and I want to give Buck the benefit of the doubt, but I fear he was holding back Lugo for later innings. Liking the Ottavino slider is fine if he hadn't thrown in each of the past 2 games. Lugo is pretty good against righties too and wasn't gassed. From April 25 through today, May 4, Lugo pitched 2.2 innings, with 23 total pitches. He had capacity and Ottavino did not.

Edgy MD May 04 2022 02:00 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Swinging at garbage ain't going to get anybody back into this game.

Edgy MD May 04 2022 02:09 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Guillermo Heredia: 6.0

kcmets May 04 2022 02:12 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Re: Ottavino, Gary or Todd said earlier that was the first time the Mets used a reliever three games in a row. I'll give Buck the benefit of the doubt as I'm sure he knew that and an oh well... Re: Game, (currently 9-1 in the 8th) I guess if you're gonna shit the bed for the first time this season might as well get it all out before hitting the road.

Frayed Knot May 04 2022 02:15 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

We're not actually going to lose this game ... because it's never going to end.

Edgy MD May 04 2022 02:22 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Hanging onto Dom until he gets up with bases empty, two outs, against a lefty isn't going to get it done either.

Edgy MD May 04 2022 02:25 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Frayed Knot wrote: We're not actually going to lose this game ... because it's never going to end. I think we're going to have to get used to this with Megill. He's been a great addition to the rotation, but he works VERY deliberately when there are runners on base. Hey, we just gave up the DH! There's an outside, outside chance we'll get a pitcher batting this game!

MFS62 May 04 2022 02:34 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Edgy MD wrote: There's an outside, outside chance we'll get a pitcher batting this game! That would be a memorable once-in-a-season moment in a game we'd like to forget. Later

Edgy MD May 04 2022 03:17 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

I would have it every game.

ashie62 May 04 2022 03:40 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

I have been sick and missed nothing today. Egads.

Edgy MD May 04 2022 04:04 PM Re: IGT 5/4/2022: ATL@NYM — Just a Win Before We Go

Well, the win-every-single-series streak dies, but the lose-not-a-single-series lives on past May 4.