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IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Edgy MD Sep 06 2023 09:23 AM

The Mets look to continue their winning rip as they visit the birthplace of writers such as Douglas Wallop and Tracy Chevalier. The team celebrates the birthdays of Alex Escobar (46) and Jerry Blevins (40) as Venezuelan José Butto wars for Caribbean supremacy against fellow righthander Joan Adon, representing The Dominican Republic. Last night's loss was the Nationals' sixth in a row and eighth of their last 10, and they now sit 2 1/2 games behind the Mets, putting behind them any hopes of using this series to dig out of last place. The Mets sit one game behind San Diego as they try to sustain their mathematical Wild Card life as long as they can. In addition to that, they can still use reaching .500 (currently 10 games under) or catching Miami (seven games ahead) as daily motivation, though I think winning to please myself and my household should be reason enough. Adon is 2-1 with a 5.90 ERA this season, which suggests he's had a rough go of it. But from his perspective, he's probably doing alright compared to the 1-12 / 7.10 line he put up in 12 starts last season. It's probably nice to once again be collecting an MLB paycheck after such a season. Gametime is 7:05, and while Lycos reports that it is being broadcast on Animal Planet, we're just going to go ahead and suggest you look for it on SNY. In the meantime, read a book, though not the Lupica one. [FIMG=600]https://img.readthistwice.com/unsafe/lists/best-baseball-books-c3b9dc2c1e.png[/FIMG]

MFS62 Sep 06 2023 09:41 AM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Why not the Lupica one? I haven't read it yet, but I played with and against the kinds of kids he describes in his novel. Later

Chad ochoseis Sep 06 2023 11:36 AM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Caught you. The Best and the Brightest isn't a baseball book. Nice job sneaking it in. I put it down a few months ago and keep meaning to pick it up again. I think winning to please myself and my household should be reason enough. The Edgy's won a lot of games for us. Let's win this one for the Edgy.

Edgy MD Sep 06 2023 12:06 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

That's very kind of you. My family, however, only gets partial credit for a single win in Mets history. Let's win this one for Carlos Carrasco, who sacrificed his pinky to the cause.

Frayed Knot Sep 06 2023 12:09 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Chad ochoseis wrote: Caught you. The Best and the Brightest isn't a baseball book. Nice job sneaking it in. Neither is BREAKS OF THE GAME, but at least it's a sports book.

Edgy MD Sep 06 2023 01:48 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

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Edgy MD Sep 06 2023 05:09 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Hey, suddenly the first-inning run is looking like a Mets specialty!

Edgy MD Sep 06 2023 05:20 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

And eight pitches through the first for the Butt-man.

ashie62 Sep 06 2023 05:32 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

The SHaM Kidz look good

Edgy MD Sep 06 2023 05:44 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Opposite-field hit for Baty is sweet sweetness.

Johnny Lunchbucket Sep 06 2023 05:54 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

All we gotta do is win tonight. Then sweep the Twins. And then, win all next week.

Frayed Knot Sep 06 2023 06:00 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Not exactly taking full advantage of having a lot of leadoff hitters getting on so far.

kcmets Sep 06 2023 06:06 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

I think Gelbs should return next inning with a dozen more baseballs.

Frayed Knot Sep 06 2023 06:11 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Lindor 2 - Blankenhorn 0, top 5th

Edgy MD Sep 06 2023 06:15 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Walkiest Alonso game in history?

Frayed Knot Sep 06 2023 06:18 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Frayed Knot wrote: Lindor 2 - Blankenhorn 0, top 5th 3 - 0

Johnny Lunchbucket Sep 06 2023 06:54 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Randy Tate vibes for Butzo

kcmets Sep 06 2023 06:55 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Is bmfc in the celebrity seats behind home plate?

Johnny Lunchbucket Sep 06 2023 07:03 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: Randy Tate vibes for Butzo Sho nuff

Edgy MD Sep 06 2023 07:04 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

I'm starting to suspect that Gott is not down with the program.

MFS62 Sep 06 2023 07:15 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

That guy's double uGotts. Later

Frayed Knot Sep 06 2023 07:21 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Three consecutive scoreless/hitless outings prior to tonight ... so he's at least sometimes with the program.

Frayed Knot Sep 06 2023 07:32 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Another wasted leadoff runner.

Fman99 Sep 06 2023 07:37 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Trevor Twat

Johnny Lunchbucket Sep 06 2023 07:38 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Need a triple play here

Edgy MD Sep 06 2023 07:39 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Hopefully Bickford has a triple-play pitch.

Johnny Lunchbucket Sep 06 2023 07:40 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Welp

Edgy MD Sep 06 2023 07:42 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Bleffle.

Fman99 Sep 06 2023 07:45 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Tonight's bullpen performance has been sponsored by Ipecac, because

Frayed Knot Sep 06 2023 07:47 PM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

8 hits, 4 BBs, plus a runner via a K/passed ball but just two runs because of 2/12 w/RiSP But, yeah, it's the bullpen's fault.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 07 2023 06:52 AM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

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MFS62 Sep 07 2023 09:50 AM Re: IGT, 9/6, National Read-a-Book Day Against the Nationals

Frayed Knot wrote: 8 hits, 4 BBs, plus a runner via a K/passed ball but just two runs because of 2/12 w/RiSP But, yeah, it's the bullpen's fault. The malady has infected other levels of the organization. Last night, the St Lucie Mets were 2-for-15 with runners in scoring position (and they struck out 14 times). Later