Audio from WFAN’s Joe & Evan. Eddie Coleman talks about the San Francisco Giants series, the upcoming San Diego Padres series, the catching platoon situation, Moises Alou’s activation from the disabled list, Pedro Martinez first start back from the DL, and Ryan Church asking to sit out of the final game in SF yesterday.
Nick Evans, who came up to the Mets with a bang in Colorado, was sent back down to the minors today. He’ll be replaced on the roster by Abraham Nunez.
Evans was assigned to Double-A Binghamton. Nunez was picked up on May 19 after being release by the Milwaukee Brewers. He’s a 32 year old infielder that was only hitting .135 in 15 games at Triple-A New Orleans.
SNY post game video from June 4 game against San Francisco Giants. Video includes comments from Willie Randolph, John Maine, and Jose Reyes.
New York Mets (30-28) at San Diego Padres (24-37) 10:05pm
Mike Pelfrey (2-6) vs. Josh Banks (2-0)
What to watch: The Mets begin a four game series against the Padres tonight. Mike Pelfrey looked good in his last no decision start but he’s been inconsistent. He goes against Josh Banks, a rookie who threw a complete game with no earned runs on Saturday against the Giants.
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Baseball analyst Peter Gammons talks to Michael Kay on ESPN Radio about Pedro Martinez’ return from the disabled list, John Smoltz’ injury, and Joba Chamberlain’s first start for the Yankees.
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The Mets took two out of three in San Francisco from the Giants before leaving for San Diego today. John Maine looked good going six strong innings giving up two runs (one earned) on seven hits and one walk for his seventh win. He also had four strikeouts. Jose Reyes let one go under his glove for his tenth error to allow the unearned run.
Duaner Sanchez pitched the seventh and eighth innings allowing one run. He did have a scare in the eighth inning when Bengie Molina hit one to the wall with two men on.
Reyes was the offensive star of the game going 3 for 4 with his eighth home run and a stolen base, his 19th of the season.
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