IGT 7/18 Mets vs White Sox Carrasco vs Giolito 7:10

[Edgy MD]

As much as it stunk to see the Mets' lead melt away last night, it's pretty cool (after the fact) that every small contribution ended up being necessary — Alonso's sac fly, McNeil's RBI double, Canha's stolen base, D.J. Stewart's first Mets homer ... it's a good reminder to stay on your game and keep finding a way to contribute. It's like the offense picked up the pitching before the pitching knew it would need picking up.



And I'll repeat what I averred at the beginning of this thread — good offense (some of the best offense) happens when Nimmo takes his walks.

[Edgy MD]

And perhaps there's another game tonight.

[MFS62]

Edgy MD wrote: And perhaps there's another game tonight.

There is. I'll wait for the official IGT.

But Vogelbach is at DH because Stewart did the unthinkable (to Buck). He actually hit a home run when he was given a chance to play. (Does my sarcasm show through?)



Later

[Edgy MD]

I'm not sure what that sarcasm is aimed at. Showalter has been Stewart's biggest supporter.

[MFS62]

Edgy MD wrote: I'm not sure what that sarcasm is aimed at. Showalter has been Stewart's biggest supporter.

He seems to never let a non-regular get on a hot streak.(my impression)

He's sitting a guy after he hit a homer. If he's a supporter, let's see what he can do with a few games in a row.

We've seen what Vogelbach has to offer. Can't hurt to play Stewart tonight. Maybe he's the spark the team needs.



Later

[Edgy MD]

I can't imagine what such an impression can possibly be based on.



If he's sitting a guy the day after he hit a homer, that puts him in a class with pretty much every manager ever.