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IGT - Mets v. Reds (Santana v. Cueto 7/17)

Centerfield Jul 17 2008 11:27 AM

I feel like it's been a year since our last game. How much longer until first pitch? Santana (8-7, 2.84 ERA) versus CIN: Cueto (7-9, 4.67 ERA). Schedule says Philly is off tonight, meaning a win puts us in a first place tie. It occurs to me that I know nothing about my enemy.

Benjamin Grimm Jul 17 2008 11:37 AM

Phillies resume tomorrow with a series against the Marlins. It would be nice if they could both lose all three games, but I'm not sure that's possible. Although I don't want to see the Marlins win three games in a row, we've got to root for them over the Phillies, who are a greater threat to our playoff hopes.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 17 2008 11:48 AM Re: IGT - Mets v. Reds (Santana v. Cueto 7/17)

Centerfield wrote: It occurs to me that I know nothing about my enemy. Working on it...

Gwreck Jul 17 2008 03:38 PM

New York Mets Reyes SS Chavez RF Wright 3B Beltran CF Easley 2B Delgado 1B Tatis LF Schneider C Santana P Cincinnati Reds Jay Bruce CF Jeff Keppinger SS Ken Griffey Jr. RF Brandon Phillips 2B Adam Dunn LF Edwin Encarnacion 3B Joey Votto 1B David Ross C Johnny Cueto P

TransMonk Jul 17 2008 05:16 PM

Reyes K Chavez K Wright K Not a great start.

TransMonk Jul 17 2008 06:17 PM

Delgado CREAMS one out of the stadium. KABOOM! 2-0 Good Guys.

TransMonk Jul 17 2008 06:25 PM

Santana gives it right back-to-back.

Frayed Knot Jul 17 2008 06:38 PM

Is it just my imagination (running away with me) or does Santana seem have a bunch of these "give back" innings this year? Y'know, the kind where he allows them to score immediately after being given a lead.

Benjamin Grimm Jul 17 2008 06:42 PM

Well, that was probably Santana's worst inning as a Met. Let's hope they can overcome this. They have some doin' to do.

metirish Jul 17 2008 06:44 PM

Frayed Knot wrote: Is it just my imagination (running away with me) or does Santana seem have a bunch of these "give back" innings this year? Y'know, the kind where he allows them to score immediately after being given a lead. It sure seems that way with Johan , it's like I was not surprised to see him cough it back up.

Benjamin Grimm Jul 17 2008 06:51 PM

Cueto's doing some coughing too. Mets quickly get 2 back, now trail 5-4.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 17 2008 07:09 PM

Geez, Delgado is killing the ball. Just a single, and prolly shoulda been an out, but he hit it pretty darn hard.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 17 2008 07:09 PM

TATiS!! Santana gets an L of the board

AG/DC Jul 17 2008 07:11 PM

Pulled him one batter too late, Dustuh.

TransMonk Jul 17 2008 07:23 PM

metirish wrote: ="Frayed Knot"]Is it just my imagination (running away with me) or does Santana seem have a bunch of these "give back" innings this year? Y'know, the kind where he allows them to score immediately after being given a lead**. It sure seems that way with Johan , it's like I was not surprised to see him cough it back up. By my math, and this is just me pulling numbers while watching the game - so unofficial, Johan has gone to the mound in 31 innings where the Mets have scored runs in the previous half inning. He has allowed runs in 13 of those 31 innings: March 31st vs. Marlins - Mets score 6 in the top of the 4th, Santana gives up 2 in the bottom of the 4th April 12th vs. Brewers - Mets score 2 in the bottom of the 1st, Santana gives up 1 in the top of the 2nd April 18th vs. Philly - Mets score 3 in the top of the 8th, Santana gives up 3 in the bottom of the 8th May 4th vs. Arizona - Mets score 1 in the top of the 4th, Santana gives up 1 in the bottom of the 4th May 10th vs. Reds = Mets score 3 in the bottom of the 3rd, Santana gives up 1 in the top of the 4th & Mets score 2 in the bottom of the 5th, Santana gives up 2 in the top of the 6th May 17th vs. the Yankees - Mets score 2 in the top of the 7th, Santana gives up 1 in the bottom of the 7th May 22nd vs. Braves - Mets score 2 in the top of the 2nd, Santana gives up 1 in the bottom of the 2nd May 27th vs. Marlins - Mets score 3 in the bottom of the 1st, Santana gives up 1 in the top of the 2nd & Mets score 1 in the bottom of the 5th, Santana gives up 1 in the top of the 6th June 6th vs. San Diego - Mets score 1 in the top of the 6th, Santana gives up 2 in the bottom of the 6th June 17th vs. Angels - Mets score 1 in the top of the 1st, Santana gives up 3 in the bottom of the 1st July 17th vs. Reds - Mets score 2 in the top of the 4th, Santana gives up 5 in the bottom of the 4th The Mets scored 29 runs in the above instances and Johan gave 24 back the very next half inning. Run support my ass. **These were not necessarily situations where the Mets took the lead, only when they scored.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 17 2008 07:25 PM

That's pretty shoddy. I'd say kinda freaky too, prolly.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 17 2008 07:27 PM

Gary catches on to my Feliciano research as he whiffs Bruce on 3 pitches.

TransMonk Jul 17 2008 07:34 PM

I've got the Reds broadcast feed...and I don't hate 'em. Jeff Brantley (who I disliked when he was at ESPN) and some other guy do a pretty good job for an FSN crew.

AG/DC Jul 17 2008 07:38 PM

Hey, Marlon's back. And he's hittin'. Hello, Mr. Mendoza!

AG/DC Jul 17 2008 07:42 PM

Phils announcers are speculating that the Mets might pick up Sexson. The poor guys --- 100% of their viewers know that he's become a Yankee.

TransMonk Jul 17 2008 07:46 PM

AG/DC wrote: Phils [Reds] announcers are speculating that the Mets might pick up Sexson. The poor guys --- 100% of their viewers know that he's become a Yankee. Yup...I take back what I said...these guys should surf the net before a July game if their gonna talk about possible trades.

AG/DC Jul 17 2008 07:48 PM

And I should get my enemies straight.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 17 2008 07:56 PM

Mets kinda got screwed on getting rest over the break. They had a late Sunday game when everyone else had a day game, and they're playing tonight, one of only four games, I think.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 17 2008 08:00 PM

I consider that fortunate! Really fortunate if The Show can extract us from this

Rockin' Doc Jul 17 2008 08:02 PM

The Mets were on a roll. Hopefully the shorter break will keep them from losing their momentum.

soupcan Jul 17 2008 08:03 PM

Boo.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 17 2008 08:03 PM

Ah, fuck me. There were 2 out, nobody on.

Rockin' Doc Jul 17 2008 08:03 PM

That's a potential momentum crusher.

TransMonk Jul 17 2008 08:03 PM

Fuck.

Frayed Knot Jul 17 2008 08:04 PM

8 rums given up, 6 of them w/2 outs.

soupcan Jul 17 2008 08:04 PM

Potential nothing. That pretty much crushed it.

Rockin' Doc Jul 17 2008 08:04 PM

Walks kill. Multiple walks followed by extra base hits are particularly mortal.

Rockin' Doc Jul 17 2008 08:06 PM

I'm still holding out hope for a comeback to help keep the mo alive.

AG/DC Jul 17 2008 08:10 PM

Bad bullpen management! Hire Alomar!

Frayed Knot Jul 17 2008 08:11 PM

We can get to Stormy.

AG/DC Jul 17 2008 08:18 PM

Schneid!

TransMonk Jul 17 2008 08:28 PM

Never too late (early) for a rally: What time is it? Four thirty Its not late, naw, naw, Just early, early, early President, he sweat through his talcum News paper man, he watch like a falcon Ah, look...daddy-o...sorry, mr. president...where ya been? Use a little english to doctor the spin What time is it? Four thirty Its not late, naw, naw, Just early, early, early Its my bread and butter Aint got no other Its on the tv The spins on me... Ayatollah, hes hopping mad Jibber about some damn jihad Send me back to old baghdad Spin doctor its oh so sad What time is it? Four thirty Its not late, naw, naw, Just early, early, early Its my bread and butter Aint got no other Its on the tv The spins on me... LETS GO METS!

AG/DC Jul 17 2008 08:30 PM

Twelve hits. The Hell!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 17 2008 08:31 PM

Not a great night with the old ash for Reyes.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 17 2008 08:33 PM

Jose Reyes, that is. Argenis Reyes just gave us hope.

AG/DC Jul 17 2008 08:34 PM

Tying run up. His name is Wright.

TransMonk Jul 17 2008 08:34 PM

C'mon, David!

bmfc1 Jul 17 2008 08:34 PM

YIPPEE!!!!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 17 2008 08:34 PM

YEAH!!!!

Methead Jul 17 2008 08:34 PM

YES

themetfairy Jul 17 2008 08:34 PM

I love that boy :)

TransMonk Jul 17 2008 08:35 PM

Fuck. YEAH!

Fman99 Jul 17 2008 08:35 PM

KA FUCKIN BOOM!

AG/DC Jul 17 2008 08:35 PM

You'll not break me, Charlie Samuels!

Frayed Knot Jul 17 2008 08:35 PM

Eh, I knew we'd get to someone (like hell I did)

Gwreck Jul 17 2008 08:35 PM

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

TheOldMole Jul 17 2008 08:35 PM

Heart attack time. So close to being caught.

Rockin' Doc Jul 17 2008 08:35 PM

The momentum ain't dead yet.

apmorris Jul 17 2008 08:37 PM

I wish I was watching (try typing THAT three time fast)

TheOldMole Jul 17 2008 08:39 PM

Easley! Now my man Carlos!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 17 2008 08:39 PM

apmorris wrote: I wish I was watching (type that three time fast) It was a stressful HR -- opposite field and looked until the very end that Griffey might catch it. Instead it hit a fat guy in a blue shirt in the first row.

Frayed Knot Jul 17 2008 08:40 PM

A younger Griff might have climbed that wall and snagged it. Reds have a $10mil/yr FA closer blowing it. Ever hear of that before?

themetfairy Jul 17 2008 08:41 PM

Hell yeah! RBI Delgado to take the lead!

Rockin' Doc Jul 17 2008 08:41 PM

Yeah, baby!

Fman99 Jul 17 2008 08:42 PM

Clutch baby!

TheOldMole Jul 17 2008 08:42 PM

I'm liking this more and more.

themetfairy Jul 17 2008 08:43 PM

Tatis is the insurance man!

Fman99 Jul 17 2008 08:43 PM

WOO HOO! Tatis with the base knock and Dusty's out to get his closer. What a game this has been.

Methead Jul 17 2008 08:43 PM

I can't post quickly enough to keep up with the offensive onslaught.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 17 2008 08:43 PM

This is a completely different team

apmorris Jul 17 2008 08:43 PM

waaait WHAT

Frayed Knot Jul 17 2008 08:43 PM

]Reds have a $10mil/yr FA closer blowing it. Now we just have to make sure this is a once a night deal.

AG/DC Jul 17 2008 08:43 PM

What a piece of hitting by Delgado. But I think Tats is my PotG.

TransMonk Jul 17 2008 08:43 PM

Take that Coco. I really like this team again.

TheOldMole Jul 17 2008 08:43 PM

What a strange mood I'm in.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 17 2008 08:45 PM

Absolutely incredible! I'm believing!!!

bmfc1 Jul 17 2008 08:46 PM

On top of this great comeback, my son's HS summer team won their first game of the season tonight, 15-5, to improve to a record of 1-14-2, with one game left.

metirish Jul 17 2008 08:46 PM

I love you Jeff Wilpon.

themetfairy Jul 17 2008 08:47 PM

bmfc1 wrote: On top of this great comeback, my son's HS summer team won their first game of the season tonight, 15-5, to improve to a record of 1-14-2, with one game left. It's always good to have a win - congrats :)

themetfairy Jul 17 2008 08:47 PM

metirish wrote: I love you Jeff Wilpon. Quick - take Irish's temperature. He's delirious!

metsguyinmichigan Jul 17 2008 08:48 PM

bmfc1 wrote: On top of this great comeback, my son's HS summer team won their first game of the season tonight, 15-5, to improve to a record of 1-14-2, with one game left. And I bet that felt so good! Congrats. Something to build on!

bmfc1 Jul 17 2008 08:49 PM

Thanks TMF and MGIM--when the games overlapped, I followed the Mets on my Blackberry. As happy as the boys were, I think the coach was happier.

themetfairy Jul 17 2008 08:51 PM

bmfc1 wrote: Thanks TMF and MGIM--when the games overlapped, I followed the Mets on my Blackberry. As happy as the boys were, I think the coach was happier. I'm sure of it. My husband manages Little League. His ego isn't defined by the kids' record, but he wants them to have a good experience and to have some wins along the way.

Rockin' Doc Jul 17 2008 08:51 PM

Now all we have to do is survive an inning of Wagner and the streak lives on. I have faith. This team is first place bound, with a bullet.

Gwreck Jul 17 2008 08:55 PM

--> [Books] !!!

metirish Jul 17 2008 08:55 PM

TheOldMole Jul 17 2008 08:55 PM

Happy recap time.

Rockin' Doc Jul 17 2008 08:55 PM

Piece of cake!!! Never in doubt.

Fman99 Jul 17 2008 08:55 PM

Ladies and gentlemen, your first place New York Mets. Hot damn!

TransMonk Jul 17 2008 08:55 PM

Yes! First place, ten in a row. Let's do it again tomorrow.

Methead Jul 17 2008 08:55 PM

Great win.

bmfc1 Jul 17 2008 08:56 PM

What a great baseball night! TMF and MGIM, thanks again. G'Night Gang.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 17 2008 08:56 PM

apmorris Jul 17 2008 08:56 PM

yay!

metsguyinmichigan Jul 17 2008 08:56 PM

Amazing! I used to think "How are they going to blow it." Now I think "How are they going to pull it out!"

AG/DC Jul 17 2008 08:58 PM

Rockin' Doc Jul 17 2008 09:01 PM

Valadius Jul 17 2008 09:04 PM

Ten straight wins. Tied for first place. One month since we fired Willie. Nearly three months since we were last in first place (April 19th)

metsguyinmichigan Jul 17 2008 09:07 PM

TransMonk Jul 17 2008 09:26 PM

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 17 2008 09:34 PM

Sorry...