Thursday, August 10, 2006
Mets 7, Padres 3
If the Mets get to play the Padres in the playoffs, their pitching probably won't pose a problem. Orlando Hernandez gave New York their third good start in as many days to aid in sweeping this series. With Mike Piazza watching from the bench, the San Diego offense just couldn't put up much of a fight.
El Duque pitched seven innings. It was the third time in his last four starts that he lasted at least that long. He gave up just four hits and one walk, allowing three runs due in large part to a two-run home run in the first inning. He struck out four.
The Mets' offense was missing several of its key hitters with Endy Chavez the closest thing to a regular outfielder in the lineup. But Chavez was one of three Mets with two hits along with Jose Reyes and David Wright. One of Reyes's hits was a triple and both of Wright's were doubles. Wright also drew two walks and stole two bases. Chavez swiped a pair as well. And starting left fielder Michael Tucker hit a double. Clearly he has nowhere to go but down.
Having dispensed with the leaders of the NL West, the Mets (69-44) will resume beating up on their own division as they head to Washington for a three game series against the Nationals (50-64). Tom Glavine (12-4, 3.96) will start for the Mets having pitched seven solid innings in his most recent start. Former Mets first round draft pick Billy Traber (1-1, 9.00) will start for the last-place Nats. If nothing else, Traber's done a fine job making the Mets not regret that Roberto Alomar trade in the years since. ¶ joe | 11:36 PM |
If the Mets get to play the Padres in the playoffs, their pitching probably won't pose a problem. Orlando Hernandez gave New York their third good start in as many days to aid in sweeping this series. With Mike Piazza watching from the bench, the San Diego offense just couldn't put up much of a fight.
El Duque pitched seven innings. It was the third time in his last four starts that he lasted at least that long. He gave up just four hits and one walk, allowing three runs due in large part to a two-run home run in the first inning. He struck out four.
The Mets' offense was missing several of its key hitters with Endy Chavez the closest thing to a regular outfielder in the lineup. But Chavez was one of three Mets with two hits along with Jose Reyes and David Wright. One of Reyes's hits was a triple and both of Wright's were doubles. Wright also drew two walks and stole two bases. Chavez swiped a pair as well. And starting left fielder Michael Tucker hit a double. Clearly he has nowhere to go but down.
Having dispensed with the leaders of the NL West, the Mets (69-44) will resume beating up on their own division as they head to Washington for a three game series against the Nationals (50-64). Tom Glavine (12-4, 3.96) will start for the Mets having pitched seven solid innings in his most recent start. Former Mets first round draft pick Billy Traber (1-1, 9.00) will start for the last-place Nats. If nothing else, Traber's done a fine job making the Mets not regret that Roberto Alomar trade in the years since. ¶ joe | 11:36 PM |
