Tag: Washington Nationals

Nationals 3 – Mets 1 July 22, 2009

The Mets look horrible right now. The game was preceded by Omar Minaya saying that the Mets are investigating bad behavior and poor judgment by Tony Bernazard.  Then the Mets go on to lose the game and the series to the lowly Nationals.

Mike Pelfrey recovered from his disasterous start in Atlanta to pitch a good game. He went 7 innings giving up only 3 runs.

Luis Castillo was ejected from the game for arguing a call at second base in the second inning. He bobbled the ball on a force out throw from David Wright. The ejection was very quick, so he must have said the magic word to the umpire.

As usual, the Mets had no offense. They only managed 4 hits in the game. The lineup they’re putting out there everyday now is so weak that they may end up falling below the Nationals in the standings before this season is over.

7.22.09

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Game Preview: Mets at Nationals [Game 94] July 22, 2009

washington nationals logoNew York Mets (44-49 Road: 19-29)  at Washington Nationals (27-66 Home: 17-31) 7:05pm

Mike Pelfrey (7-5 5.07) vs. Craig Stammen (2-54.46)

TV: SNY Radio:  WFAN

What to watch: The Mets and Nationals play the rubber game of the series tonight. Pelfrey is coming off getting bombed by the Braves for 9 runs in 4.1 innings in his last start. Stammen has pitched well in his last three starts and hasn’t given up more than 3 runs in any of them. He also pitched a complete game win in Houston on July 11. So this won’t be a cake walk for the Mets, not that any games ever are anymore.

Don’t forget to visit The Mets Report Live Game Chat during the game to chat with other Mets fans!

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Game Preview: Mets at Nationals [Game 93] July 21, 2009

washington nationals logoNew York Mets (44-48 Road: 19-28)  at Washington Nationals (26-66 Home: 16-31) 7:05pm

Oliver Perez (2-2 7.99) vs. John Lannan (6-7 3.64)

TV: SNY Radio:  WFAN

What to watch: Perez has been decent in his two starts since returning from the disabled list. He’s allowed 5 earned runs in 11 innings. But he’s also allowed 8 walks. That’s what he needs to improve tonight. Lannan has had an excellent season for a terrible Nationals team. But he’s lost his last two decisions to the Astros and Cubs.

Don’t forget to visit The Mets Report Live Game Chat during the game to chat with other Mets fans!

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Mets 6 – Nationals 2 July 20, 2009

It was hard to believe I was watching the Mets tonight. They looked like a different team than the one that got pummeled in Atlanta. Livan Hernandez went 7 strong innings giving up 2 runs. And the bullpen held up for the final 2 innings.

Sure, it’s the Nationals that they’re playing. But the Nats offense isn’t that bad, although Ryan Zimmerman had the night off.

Jeff Francoeur put on a show going 3 for 4 with a double and a rare Mets home run. For the Mets, 6 runs is an explosion. They weren’t doing it against premier pitching but they’ll take what they can get.

7.20.09

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