Sept 1st IGT - LAD @ NYM, 4:10

[Frayed Knot]

Finishing up the 'killer stretch' of our schedule with a get-away game vs the Dodgers

Most get-away games wind up as 1 PM starts but I guess since we're playing LA we're doing things on Pacific time



LA's parade of lefties continues as it's Clayton Kershaw's turn (and we didn't even see Julio Urias)

Kershaw is, as he seems to be a lot in recent years, fresh off the IL having not pitched since August 4th.

Just 15 starts this season for the 34 y/o 15-year vet. His fewest ever, aside from the Covid year, is 21

So expect a short leash then lots of pen action, and maybe we'll actually get a hit off Jake Reed before this series ends.



Chris Bassitt plays the party of the other part.

[Benjamin Grimm]

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[Ceetar]

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Today's card. A World Series card from 1517 since Frayed Knot likes those designs better.

[Willets Point]

Last night's game was fun, but I'd be quite content to see the Mets score early and often today.

[Methead]

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A World Series card from 1517 since Frayed Knot likes those designs better.

[Benjamin Grimm]

I remember thinking about creating a medieval Mets baseball card for Schaefer years ago. It was going to be an R.A. Dickey card (which shows how long ago it was) but I never got around to it.

[kcmets]

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NIMMO CF

MARTE RF

LINDOR SS

ALONSO 1B

RUF DH

CANHA LF

McNEIL 2B

ESCOBAR 3B

McCANN C

[Ceetar]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I remember thinking about creating a medieval Mets baseball card for Schaefer years ago. It was going to be an R.A. Dickey card (which shows how long ago it was) but I never got around to it.

I tried to do this for you in Dall-E, but it objected to..something. DICKey probably.



changed it to "of knuckleball pitcher #43"



Dunno why it insists on only drawing 90% of the card.



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[Edgy MD]

Bassitt is probably the guy we should want on the mound here.

[Edgy MD]

Those knee divots in the turf are a result of the super-draining fields, and sooner or later, one of them is going to destroy a knee or two.

[Willets Point]

Gameday says "Injury Delay." Dare I ask who is hurt?

[Willets Point]

Time for Ruf to show his bark.

[Willets Point]

You can count-a on Canha!

[Willets Point]

Dangit! I really wanted to make more of that!

[Willets Point]

Los Angeles gets the timely hit that is so elusive for Mets' batters and now we're down 2-1.

[Edgy MD]

Any guesses as to what is going on here?

[A Boy Named Seo]

Edgy MD wrote: Any guesses as to what is going on here?

Canha, sitting cross-legged in left field like a little leaguer, just mouthed "they want the lights on".

[ashie62]

Lights smites

[kcmets]

Dodgerdickhead wanted lights turned on.

Lights take awhile to ignite.

Lights make zero difference.



Bassitt gets third out.

[bmfc1]

I'm fantasizing about T. Turner at 3B for the Mets next season.

[A Boy Named Seo]

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I'm fantasizing about T. Turner at 3B for the Mets next season.

[kcmets]

Lindor flashing some slick for the third out in the fifth.

[Edgy MD]

I'm fantasizing about T. Turner at 3B for the Mets next season.

I never really thought of her at third. Good call.



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[Edgy MD]

Clayton Kershaw is graciously done for the day.



Now we get Chris Martin who, along with Will Smith, makes for all-Grammy-winning battery.

[Edgy MD]

Bunt it, Lindy.

[Edgy MD]

Or double to the wall for a game-tying RBI! That's good, too!!

[Edgy MD]

That's Ruf enuff!!

[Edgy MD]

Question now is who is up in the pen for the Mets. Bassitt is at 103 pitches. If he isn't hooked, he will be soon.

[Edgy MD]

The answer is Trevor May, out to pitch the seventh.

[Lefty Specialist]

Trevor rewards Buck's faith in him by immediately walking the first batter he faces.