Mets win in a laugher over Cardinals

Last night, the Mets defeated the St.Louis Cardinals 11-0. This was a much needed laugher as things have not been coming easy for Jerry Manuel's team lately.

Offensively, Ryan Church had a big game, going 3-4 with 2 RBI's. Nick Evans, who had just been called up hit a 2 run homer in just his third at-bat of the season. He would add another hit later in the game. Fernando Tatis had a 3 RBI game and David Wright went 4-4.

Fernando Nieve pitched his third consecutive strong game. He went 6 innings allowing 3 hits and skruck out 5. His season ERA is new 1.31.

Nieve seems to be for real. While his stuff wasn't as good as it has been, he still managed to make the pitches he needed to to get outs. Things are definately going to be interesting once John Maine and Oliver Perez come back from their injuries. I think Perez should be the one to go into the bullpen for two reasons. He needs to prove that he can get outs and control his pitches. Second, Nieve is the hot hand right now and the Mets should keep sending him out there as long as he continues to perform at the high level that he is performing at now. Pat Misch and Elmer Dessens will likely be sent down to make room fr Perez and Maine. Tim Redding's status, is therefore up in the air. If he performs, maybe someone else goes down. That someone may be Bobby Parnell if his struggles continue.