Fernando Tatis' pinch hit grand slam in the 8th inning last night gave the Mets a 7-3 win at home over Colorado. The win was the Mets' third in a row after they took the final two games of the previous series against Houston. The win has got to feel good for the team and the Mets fans after everything that the Mets have had to go through with all the injury problems. Does this mean everything is back to normal? Certainly not, they won't be until the injured players return.
Carlos Delgado and Jose Reyes seem like they might return within the next week or so. If either one returns in that time frame, it will be a big boost for the team.
Oliver Perez was not bad last night. He pitched 5 innings and allowed 3 runs on 5 hits. There is still room for improvement, obviously. At least he has not gotten bombed yet since his return from the DL. That is encouraging at least.
Luis Castillo has been on a hot streak lately. He has 9 hits in his last 4 games and has pulled his batting average up to .305.
Another hot Met right now is Jeff Francoeur. He is 5 for 15 in his last four games. During that span he has 2 home runs and 8 RBIs. Overall, as a Met, Francoeur is hitting .326 with 15 RBIs in 13 games since coming over from the Braves. Imagine the help he will get in the lineup once Beltran, Delgado and Reyes return.
Mike Pelfrey vs Jason Marquis tonight in game 2.
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After last nights 11-4 in over the Rays, the Yankees are now 10-1 after the All Star Break and have a 2.5 game lead on Boston in the AL East. I would challenge anyone to tell me what team is hotter right now than the Yankees. They have been getting great starting pitching every night and are scoring runs in bunches.
Burnett pitched 7 innings and only allowed 1 run on 2 hits. He struck out 5. David Robertson pitched 1.1 innings for his first save, giving Mariano Rivera the day off.
Johnny Damon and Nick Swisher had 3 RBIs each. Swisher's came on 2 home runs. Damon also hit a home run, the 200th of his career. For Damon, the Florida native, the home run was extra special.
Robinson Cano also had a good night at the plate going 2 for 2 with 2 RBIs.
Ben Zobrist, Pat Burrell and Carl Crawford had an RBI each for the Rays.
Scott Kazmir vs CC Sabathis tonight in game 2 of the series.
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