Mets 13, Phillies 4

That was certainly more relaxing than last night. The Mets' offense got off to a quick start and, with the help of some atrocious Philadelphia defense, resolved this game early. With a ten-run cushion after three innings, Tom Glavine didn't have too much trouble getting the win.

Three errors in the first three innings aided the Mets' cause, but they added plenty of hits. In the end, every starter had at least one. Jose Reyes was the only Met to go deep, hitting his second home run of the season in the third inning. But Paul Lo Duca, Chris Woodward and Glavine each had one double while Carlos Beltran had two. Joining Reyes, Lo Duca, Beltran and Glavine with a pair of hits on the night were David Wright and Xavier Nady. Cliff Floyd went one for five, which actually improved his batting average.

In addition to his offensive heroics, Glavine did some pitching. He lasted six innings, gave up three runs on four hits and three walks. He struck out two and gave up two home runs. It was not his best effort of the year, but he did drive in two runs and score two more, so I guess we can cut him some slack.

Heath Bell made his season debut in relief and did not fare well. He gave up a run on three hits, though he did strike out two. That will probably not be enough for the Mets to feel confident in giving him Aaron Heilman's job. Following Bell, it was Jorge Julio in his natural habitat--a game that has already been decided. With a nine-run lead, he pitched a scoreless inning, allowing just a leadoff double and striking out one.

Tomorrow season finale will decide just how massive the Mets' division lead will be. Steve Trachsel (2-2, 4.96) gets the start for the Mets having struggled in his last two outings. Gavin Floyd (3-2, 6.16) goes for the Phillies having struggled for most of his major league career.  ¶ joe | 11:44 PM |