Game Time: 7:10 pm Game Temp: 80's
Record: 5-2 Era:1.36 K:67 BB:11 WHIP: 1.04
METS NOTES:
- The Mets, who went 9-6 against the AL last year, are batting .218 with six runs during the slide after averaging 6.2 runs and batting .312 in winning 11 of the previous 13.
- The two-time Cy Young Award winner, however, is coming off his worst performance of the season. He allowed season highs of six runs — four earned — and 11 hits while striking out seven in seven innings as the Mets (21-19)won 9-6 at San Francisco on Saturday.
- That’s also the last time New York won, as the club has dropped a season high-tying four games in a row after falling 2-1 at Los Angeles on Wednesday
- Manuel said J.J. Putz is still dealing with some neck discomfort, but is available
LINEUP:
Murphy, 1b
Church, rf
Beltran, dh
Sheffield, lf
Wright, 3b
Reed, cf
Santos, c
Martinez, ss
Castillo, 2b
Record: 0-1 Era:12.79 K:5 BB:5 WHIP:3.00
RED SOX TEAM NOTES:
- The Red Sox went 11-7 in interleague play last season, including six wins in nine games at Fenway. They’re 10-8 all-time against the Mets (21-19), sweeping a three-game series in the last meeting June 27-29, 2006.
- The Red Sox (25-16) completed a three-game series sweep of East-leading Toronto on Wednesday with a 5-1 victory. That winning streak has put them one-half game behind the Blue Jays for first place.
- Boston is expected to activate Matsuzaka (0-1, 12.79 ERA) from the disabled list in order for him to make his first start against the Mets. The right-hander has been on the DL with right arm fatigue since April 15, one day after he was tagged for five runs and five hits in one inning of a 6-5, 12-inning loss at Oakland.
LINEUP:
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
David Ortiz, DH
Kevin Youkilis, 1B
Jason Bay, LF
J.D. Drew, RF
Mike Lowell, 3B
Jason Varitek, C
Julio Lugo, SS
PLAY BALL!!!
238 comments
qnsnative718
5/22/2009-7:02pm at 7:02 pm (UTC -4)
Nice lookin game thread, Dirty. Real nice.
metsfan4decades
5/22/2009-7:02pm at 7:02 pm (UTC -4)
O.K. boys. Let’s get this done.
Let’s Go Mets!
(and in case you missed it guys, I just love the graphics on these posts. Play Ball!)
trs86
5/22/2009-7:02pm at 7:02 pm (UTC -4)
Looks great Dirty.
By the way guys, I think me missed this one.
•The Rangers would listen to offers for Hank Blalock and ask for relief help in return.
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Now that is a guy I would not mind having.
dentulous
5/22/2009-7:03pm at 7:03 pm (UTC -4)
Nice job dirty. these game threads are awesome. Im lovin the pics and info
Lets Go Mets!
qnsnative718
5/22/2009-7:07pm at 7:07 pm (UTC -4)
Minaya makes a deal this wknd for a “versatile” infielder. Mark my word.
TheDirtySanchez
5/22/2009-7:11pm at 7:11 pm (UTC -4)
Alright here we go..LETS GO DANNY..LETS GO METS!
metsfan4decades
5/22/2009-7:12pm at 7:12 pm (UTC -4)
Those home unis for Boston are, well, ugly…Just saying…
And wonder where toomanyuniforms is these days?
TheDirtySanchez
5/22/2009-7:13pm at 7:13 pm (UTC -4)
well..murph is a little late on 94..dont think he goes higher than that
TheDirtySanchez
5/22/2009-7:13pm at 7:13 pm (UTC -4)
set him up…
metsfan4decades
5/22/2009-7:14pm at 7:14 pm (UTC -4)
3 for 32 slump. Not a good at bat for Murph…
TheDirtySanchez
5/22/2009-7:15pm at 7:15 pm (UTC -4)
ugh…nasty pitch
metsfan4decades
5/22/2009-7:17pm at 7:17 pm (UTC -4)
Well, that 1/2 inning was fun to watch. Sigh…
trs86
5/22/2009-7:17pm at 7:17 pm (UTC -4)
Hey who let Chan Ho Cy Young Pitch for the Sox and what did they do with this years Dice?
qnsnative718
5/22/2009-7:19pm at 7:19 pm (UTC -4)
Offtopic: Trs, Dirty, how are we getting this site out to the public? Word of mouth? Going to other blogs?
qnsnative718
5/22/2009-7:22pm at 7:22 pm (UTC -4)
Wright boots another one…
metsfan4decades
5/22/2009-7:22pm at 7:22 pm (UTC -4)
OMG. You have got to be kidding me.
Please don’t tell me it’s going to be one of those games…..
trs86
5/22/2009-7:24pm at 7:24 pm (UTC -4)
Uh oh, here comes Amazingmrbill.
kingman26
5/22/2009-7:25pm at 7:25 pm (UTC -4)
What has happened to our fielding? 2nd most errors to the Nats?? NOT good….Johan is going to seriously hurt someone at some point this season….
metsfan4decades
5/22/2009-7:28pm at 7:28 pm (UTC -4)
Nice!
And how does Youkilis hit that successfully that far back and out of the batter’s box? Amazing….
qnsnative718
5/22/2009-7:30pm at 7:30 pm (UTC -4)
Nice, Johan! Thats our Ace out there!
metsfan4decades
5/22/2009-7:32pm at 7:32 pm (UTC -4)
Sheffield over the green monster. Woo-Hoo !!
qnsnative718
5/22/2009-7:32pm at 7:32 pm (UTC -4)
Shef!!!
dentulous
5/22/2009-7:33pm at 7:33 pm (UTC -4)
SHeff you bastard!!
trs86
5/22/2009-7:37pm at 7:37 pm (UTC -4)
Damn Jack-in-the-Box fastfood. If not for that we win a couple of games in LA. What is it with players and food with us? Can we not get a chef?
TheDirtySanchez
5/22/2009-7:03pm at 7:03 pm (UTC -4)
Thanks!
bobbyv2010
5/22/2009-7:38pm at 7:38 pm (UTC -4)
Hey TRS,, I made you guys a banner for the top of your blog. Even though this is our temporary spot, i figured it would be nice to have a banner. Check it out.. If you like it you can use it,, if not.. no worries.. only took me a few min..
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/7389/therealdirtybanner.jpg
TheDirtySanchez
5/22/2009-7:04pm at 7:04 pm (UTC -4)
lol we try..thanks
qnsnative718
5/22/2009-7:40pm at 7:40 pm (UTC -4)
NINE pitchers who pitched in the WBC have been on the DL thus far this yr. NINE!!!
trs86
5/22/2009-7:05pm at 7:05 pm (UTC -4)
What would you offer Dirty? He is a FA after the season.
metsfan4decades
5/22/2009-7:41pm at 7:41 pm (UTC -4)
And now Burnett has given up 3 runs in two innings. Not getting much help cross town there…..
trs86
5/22/2009-7:41pm at 7:41 pm (UTC -4)
9 pitchers from the WBC have been on the DL. I hope Bud is happy.
metsfan4decades
5/22/2009-7:42pm at 7:42 pm (UTC -4)
Yeah, that is just crazy. Glad they talked Santana out of going….
TheDirtySanchez
5/22/2009-7:09pm at 7:09 pm (UTC -4)
not too much..i mean gotta be realistic..its not like jose is out for the year or anything. Jose will be back EVENTUALLY, alex will be back EVENTUALLY, and even the big man will be back EVENTUALLY..so with that said we need someone that will not cost an arm and a leg but someone that offers versatility and can hit on a consistant basis. I would assume the rangers need pitching(and good pitching) so i think he might be beyond our reach because frankly..we need everyone we got and the best we can pitch is niese(i shiver to think about niese in the AL). Im telling you, Omars best bet is derosa imo..
trs86
5/22/2009-7:43pm at 7:43 pm (UTC -4)
If they don’t move that thing to November then it’s dead.
trs86
5/22/2009-7:08pm at 7:08 pm (UTC -4)
Could be right for sure. I just hope we don’t over pay. I don’t want to lose Parnell but he is our best chip right now for THAT type of player.
metsfan4decades
5/22/2009-7:46pm at 7:46 pm (UTC -4)
Well crap. Of all batters, who would have thought?
trs86
5/22/2009-7:46pm at 7:46 pm (UTC -4)
Anyone think that Ramon should throw the ball to first and then race over there and see if he can beat it there?
trs86
5/22/2009-7:09pm at 7:09 pm (UTC -4)
Played 37 games there.
dentulous
5/22/2009-7:46pm at 7:46 pm (UTC -4)
Damn U Tek!1-1
trs86
5/22/2009-7:10pm at 7:10 pm (UTC -4)
Dirty, I know how you feel about DeRosa but I am telling you they would both cost Parnell in my opinion. I hope I am wrong.
metsfan4decades
5/22/2009-7:51pm at 7:51 pm (UTC -4)
Almost for Martinez. Maybe there is hope….
TheDirtySanchez
5/22/2009-7:11pm at 7:11 pm (UTC -4)
me too..unfortunately..you have a good track record ;p
bobbyv2010
5/22/2009-7:53pm at 7:53 pm (UTC -4)
apparently you can change the banner TRS.. Just to let you know.. The instructions are on this page
http://www.ehow.com/how_4594463_custom-header-wordpress-blog.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art
metsfan4decades
5/22/2009-8:11pm at 8:11 pm (UTC -4)
Yes, Finally! DWright getting it done.
trs86
5/22/2009-7:14pm at 7:14 pm (UTC -4)
And Omar’s cell phone number.
casestreet
5/22/2009-8:11pm at 8:11 pm (UTC -4)
Let’s Go Mets at Fenway! Gotta Love it!
Wright driving in Beltran, gotta keep that lineup.
casestreet
5/22/2009-8:14pm at 8:14 pm (UTC -4)
Lugo actually threw it slower than R-Mart
casestreet
5/22/2009-8:14pm at 8:14 pm (UTC -4)
F* yeah!
metsfan4decades
5/22/2009-8:15pm at 8:15 pm (UTC -4)
Wow. Omir keeps it going. Good job.
dentulous
5/22/2009-8:16pm at 8:16 pm (UTC -4)
3-1 Mets for those not watching
casestreet
5/22/2009-8:17pm at 8:17 pm (UTC -4)
hope the Yanks return the favor
metsfan4decades
5/22/2009-8:18pm at 8:18 pm (UTC -4)
And Ramon smacks it good! 4-1.
metsfan4decades
5/22/2009-7:19pm at 7:19 pm (UTC -4)
Speaking of, I see Philly got a run in the top of the first….
dentulous
5/22/2009-8:18pm at 8:18 pm (UTC -4)
Wow, Martinez finally coming through….I must be dreaming
TheDirtySanchez
5/22/2009-8:22pm at 8:22 pm (UTC -4)
4-1 mets with santana…someone is holding up their part of the deal ;p
casestreet
5/22/2009-8:25pm at 8:25 pm (UTC -4)
hmm, Church is out…Pagan is in. No news on why. He seemed to be walking fine.
metsfan4decades
5/22/2009-8:25pm at 8:25 pm (UTC -4)
What? Church just pulled out in LF and Pagan in.
Another injury? This is getting beyond bizarre…..
qnsnative718
5/22/2009-7:26pm at 7:26 pm (UTC -4)
Never feel sorry for a man with 2 World Series rings.
trs86
5/22/2009-8:26pm at 8:26 pm (UTC -4)
What is the hell is going on? Now Church has a mystery injury?
gravediggerhebner
5/22/2009-8:26pm at 8:26 pm (UTC -4)
Think he was traded?
trs86
5/22/2009-8:29pm at 8:29 pm (UTC -4)
I can’t understand what the logic behind play short a week to keep from having to go on the DL for 2?
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