IGT 08/19/22 - NYM@PHI

[bmfc1]

The first of 4 in Philadelphia as Chris Bassitt faces Aaron Nola (RHP). Pete has 4 HRs against Nola but Pete doesn't seem to hit HRs anymore... prove me wrong, big guy! And shame on Pete for having Jim Breuer as part of his charity comedy night. Breuer no long yells into his phone for Mets fans but he is a strident anti-vaccer. Shame on Pete for giving that ass a platform. I'm sure that Gary and Ron will chuckle at the Phillies' new graphic ("Keith approved!" whenever there's a good defensive play). Boy, they sure are sensitive in a town that is supposed to be tough... second-rate New York wannabees. Jealous much?

Edited August 19, 2022 by Guest

[TransMonk]

I'm calling this a big series. They're licking a few wounds from ATL, don't have their aces starting and are spotty offensively.



This weekend will be a verified mettle tester. Would love to see 2+ wins as a statement.

[kcmets]

Forgot about the dual-attendance double-dip tomorrow.



What me, nervous? Always....

[Lefty Specialist]

A little nervous about the rotation of Bassitt and Huminahuminahumina this weekend. Hope they've got their hitting shoes on.

[G-Fafif]

[kcmets]

Magic Eight Ball, how many Kabooms will the Mets hit tonight?



Seven, of course!



It has spoken.

[Ceetar]

=kcmets post_id=104594 time=1660938717 user_id=53]
Magic Eight Ball, how many Kabooms will the Mets hit tonight?



Seven, of course!



It has spoken.

[Frayed Knot]

Phils have claimed OF Bradley Zimmer off waivers from the Blue Jays as a replacement for Brandon Marsh who went on the IL needing a lube

and an oil change ... or maybe it's an ankle sprain and bone bruise, reports I've read are conflicting.





And, yeah, it's a big series ... Buuuuut

as down as we are for losing three of four, when the earlier NYM/ATL series started the Braves were 3.5 out. And now, after not only winning

three of four but also winning six straight in between the two series [bOS x 2, MIA x 4] they're still 3.5 out and there are 15 fewer games on

the schedule.

The Phils were 10 back when that 5-game NYM/ATL series started and now they're 10.5 back.

[Gwreck]

Also, Atlanta finally has to play some tougher teams (other than the Mets). They have Houston this weekend and St. Louis next weekend. No more non-stop Miami/Washington

[ashie62]

Pete is developing a porn stache

[ashie62]

Shank you very much!



1-0

[ashie62]

Is Vogelbach related to Lucas Duda?

[Edgy MD]

Terrific inning-ending play by Lindor with two in scoring position.

[bmfc1]

Look, it's the worst mascot in sports, the Gallagher of mascots.

[bmfc1]

=bmfc1 post_id=104587 time=1660928335 user_id=73]
Pete has 4 HRs against Nola but Pete doesn't seem to hit HRs anymore... prove me wrong, big guy!

[Edgy MD]

Nice work.



I hope that means Pete has left behind a back-monkey.



I hope Nimmo can do the same.

[Gwreck]

=bmfc1 post_id=104587 time=1660928335 user_id=73]Pete doesn't seem to hit HRs anymore

[Edgy MD]

=Gwreck post_id=104612 time=1660954079 user_id=56]
=bmfc1 post_id=104587 time=1660928335 user_id=73]Pete doesn't seem to hit HRs anymore

[Edgy MD]

McNeil has really become quite the gamer, huh?

[Marshmallowmilkshake]

I told my wife during dinner that the Mets were probably pissed coming out if the Braves series and were going to take it out on the Phillies.

[nymr83]

WOW DOUBLE STEAL OF HOME!

[The Hot Corner]

Nicely executed double steal by Lindor and Marte. Speed kills.

[Edgy MD]

Pulling off the second/home double-steal in the same game that the Phils tried to do the same (and the Mets didn't bite) is great.

[Frayed Knot]

I've spent most of my life believing that double-steals are things that happen TO the Mets.

[Marshmallowmilkshake]

Got to be all for Nola with 100 pitches.

[Edgy MD]

Well, Bassitt's scoreless-inning streak is up against the wall.

[kcmets]

Two of the hit-by-pitch guys tonight swung/advanced into the oncoming

pitch. Get out of the way, two men on first that didn't deserve to be there.

[Marshmallowmilkshake]

The bulldog might not make it out of the inning.

[Edgy MD]

He out. Inning over.



Is he actually called "The Bulldog"?

[Marshmallowmilkshake]

Well, I call him that. Orel would probably object.