Tag: Billy Wagner

Mets Lose To Astros 5-4 In 10 Innings

The bottom line of this game is that Johan Santana just needs to pitch a complete game every time out for the Mets to win. This was an incredibly frustrating loss for a multitude of reasons. But Santana was terrific. He went 6.1 innings giving up 3 hits and 1 run. What does he have to do to get a win?

The bullpen was  complete disaster tonight. And Billy Wagner threw some gas on the fire tonight too with his 7th blown save of the season. Scott Schoenweiss gave up a long solo homer to Kaz Matsui, Wagner gave up three sharp hits and two runs allowing the Astros to tie the game, Aaron Heilman gave up a leadoff walk in the 10th inning and a hit, and then Pedro Feliciano gave up a sacrifice fly to Darren Estad for the Astros to win it.

Daniel “Don’t call me Dan” Murphy got a hit in his first Major League at-bat, and made a tremendous jumping catch against the wall in left and threw to second base for a double play. Nice start for the rookie.

So the Mets fall to third place in the NL East on this loss as the Phillies and Marlins won tonight. The Mets have lost three straight and have lost the series in Houston. They’ll try to avoid the sweep tomorrow afternoon.

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Audio- Billy Wagner Fired Up On ESPN Radio

Billy Wagner does his weekly spot with Michael Kay on ESPN Radio. He talks about his shoulder injury and the Mets big win over the Phillies today. But he also gets into a beef that he has with NY Times writer William C. Rhoden over a column that he wrote yesterday that you can read here.

Basically, Wagner says that he was misquoted by Rhoden in the column. He says that Rhoden was supposed to meet him after the game in the locker room to talk about the column today but no-showed for the meeting. Wagner also says that his post game comments were heard by all of the reporters in the room and nobody else heard him say that he should have pitched in the first game of the Phillies series when Duaner Sanchez and the rest of the bullpen got roughed up in the ninth inning.

Billy’s always got something good to say but this one is especially good.

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On Deck- July 22- Phillies at Mets Game 1

Philadelphia Phillies (53-46 Road: 26-23) at New York Mets (53-46 Home: 28-18) 7:10pm

Joe Blanton (5-12 4.96) vs. Johan Santana (8-7 3.10)

TV: SNY Radio: WFAN

What to watch: The Phils and Mets start a three game series tonight with identical 53-46 records. Blanton is making his debut for the Phils tonight against Santana. I’m sure he’ll be geeked up to show what he can do for the Phillies. Santana got bombed in Cincy five days ago for five runs in four innings. I’m sure he’ll be looking to turn that around quickly. Billy Wagner may be available but I’m sure that Jerry Manuel will only use him if absolutely necessary.

Billy Wagner Is Day To Day With Shoulder Spasms

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 18: Billy Wagner #13 of ...Image by Getty Images via Daylife

WFAN beat reporter Eddie Coleman just reported that Mets closer Billy Wagner is day to day with shoulder spasms. He had an MRI that didn’t reveal any structural problems with his left shoulder.

Coleman said that he believes that Wagner will be available to pitch tonight.

Great news for the Mets! Duaner Sanchez could handle closing but I’m much more comfortable with Wagner closing and Sanchez in the eighth inning, especially for this huge series against the Phillies.

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Mets Injury News- Wagner, Church

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I’m sure that you saw Jerry Manuel go out to the mound yesterday with trainer Ray Ramirez to talk to Billy Wagner. Wagner appeared surprised that Manuel was there to see him. Apparently, Wagner had some tightness in his throwing shoulder while warming up yesterday. There have been contradictory reports about whether Wagner’s having an MRI today or not. The latest news is that he felt better on the plane last night and he’s only going to see a doctor today if he wakes up and feels any pain or stiffness.

Today’s the big pow wow for everyone involved in the Ryan Church head injury saga. There’s been word that there are some differing opinions among the medical people that he’s seen on how to handle the situation. Church wants to come off the disabled list tomorrow for the Phillies series. But the Mets are playing it cautiously (after not doing so originally). That gets up to today. Everyone involved in Church’s medical care regarding his post concussion syndrome/migraine problem is meeting to determine the course of action for him.

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Mets Split Series With Reds With Extras Win

Mike Pelfrey came back to Earth a bit today, but he was still pretty good. He went seven innings and gave up five runs. Although he only threw 89 pitches in the game, which is a good sign. He did give up three big home runs today though which is odd for Pelfrey.

The Mets got huge offensive games from Jose Reyes (4 for 6, 3 R, 3B, SB), Ramon Castro (2 for 5, 1 R, 2 RBI, HR), and Carlos Delgado (3 for 4, 1 R, 2 RBI, HR). Delgado has raised his average to a respectable .261 for the season. That’s not far below his .279 career average.

Robinson Cancel had a clutch double in the tenth inning that started a rally in which the Mets scored two runs to take the lead for good. Billy Wagner locked down the tenth inning for the save to secure a 2-2 series split with the Reds. Wagner struck out the side for those of us getting concerned about his shaky outings recently.

The Mets come home for an off day tomorrow and start a big three game series with the Phillies at Shea on Tuesday. With the win today and a Phillies loss, the Mets are tied with the Phils for the lead in the NL East and .5 games up on the Florida Marlins.

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