Second Half Kickoff - Mets @ Phils IGT, 7/16/26

[Frayed Knot]

Not that the 98th game of the season really the start of the second half, but hopefully it's a restart of something. This game was moved up from Friday to Thursday so as to give ESPN a stand-alone game because they really, really wanted one.  Actually I suspect it's so most of their employees (y'know, aside from the few baseball guys who remain at the station) can spend an extra day in Las Vegas following the ESPY awards tonight [aka: the Four Letter Network's annual salute to themselves] And, btw, who but ESPN would have an hour long preview show for themselves.  What do they do in that, ask each anchor who he's wearing? Ask them to twirl on the red carpet while wondering if that's his wife or daughter on his arm?

Christian Scott faces Aaron Nola who is basically their only pitcher NOT having a good season. Of course that didn't stop him from holding us to two earned over five back in mid-June, although the Mets later tallied three runs in the 8th to win the game 6-4. So perhaps it's better to say that he's having a rough go of it this season against Good teams.

So it's Thursday at 7:10 exclusively on ESPN, followed by an off day Friday, then Saturday at 4:05 and Sunday at 1:35, both on SNY

[ashie62]

I'm surprised ESPN didn't cut the Espy's from the budget at this point

[seawolf17]

50-15 starts NOW.

[Frayed Knot]

I remember when we used to talk about the post-ASG Wednesday as the longest day of the year as there was no baseball scheduled and that was before they made it even longer by making the break a four-day affair. 

And now, when we get a break by being in the one game that only takes a three day break, I find myself feeling like the break this year wasn't nearly long enough.

[Edgy MD]

The New 2026 New York Mets:

METS

Starting Pitcher

Christian Scott RHP 2-1, 3.17 ERA, 65 SO

Lineup

1. A.J. Ewing (L) CF
2. Juan Soto (L) LF
3. Bo Bichette (R) 3B
4. Francisco Lindor (S) SS
5. Carson Benge (L) RF
6. Jorge Polanco (S) DH
7. Jared Young (L) 1B
8. Brett Baty (L) 2B
9. Francisco Alvarez (R) C

PHILADELPHIA

Starting Pitcher

Aaron Nola RHP 3-6, 5.75 ERA, 102 SO

Lineup

1. Trea Turner (R) SS
2. Kyle Schwarber (L) DH
3. Bryce Harper (L) 1B
4. Brandon Marsh (L) LF
5. Alec Bohm (R) 3B
6. Bryson Stott (L) 2B
7. J.T. Realmuto (R) C
8. Gabriel Rincones Jr. (L) RF
9. Justin Crawford (L) CF

[metirish]

FYI

 

 

[ashie62]

I just came inside after being out for an hour. I smell like a wildfire and my clothes went directly into the washer

[ashie62]

ALVA BOOM

[ashie62]

Christian Scott looks great. Untouched through three 

Let's see how his pitch count is managed

[Cowtipper]

I was bamboozled, I didn't know they changed the game time. 

[Lefty Specialist]

Bases loaded, no out.  How will they avoid scoring?

[Frayed Knot]

The Philly pitching came out for a mound visit and he looks like he's wearing pajamas.

[ashie62]

Ewing was Vientosesque with that gidp

[Frayed Knot]

All those who bet the 'Under' on runs scored once the Mets had bases loaded/none out please come up to collect your winnings. The O/U was 1.5

[Lefty Specialist]

Epic fail.

[ashie62]

I really really don't care for Bo Bichette 

[ashie62]

I miss Pete Alonso going into the stretch and keeling over for the out

Pete Alonso! Pete Alonso!

[Frayed Knot]

Out of challenges by the bottom of the 5th

[ashie62]

It's hard to reign in batters from challenging at less than optimal situations 

The adrenaline is so high that only a hefty fine might discourage it

And there you go....

[Frayed Knot]

Nine baserunners thru six [4 hits, 4 walks, 1 error] but the only one to score had to drive himself in.

[ashie62]

Aaron Nola was totally let off the hook tonight and it will cost the Mets this game

[ashie62]

I know the air quality is bad but Scott pulled at 79 pitches?

Baseball 2026 ughh

[Frayed Knot]

18 minutes ago, Frayed Knot said:

Nine baserunners thru six [4 hits, 4 walks, 1 error] but the only one to score had to drive himself in.

Now 6 hits + 4 walks + an error ... and all three who scored had to drive themselves in.

[Edgy MD]

The bottom of the order got sick of loading the bases and getting stranded, so they said, "Eff you guys at the top of the order — we're gonna hit a bunch of solo homers."

[seawolf17]

I'll be mad if we trade Alvarez.

[Edgy MD]

Don't agree with pulling Scott, but, you know, Harper is Harper.

Don't agree with pulling Raley.

And if this is all a setup to get Williams out there in the ninth, I don't agree with that either.

[Edgy MD]

Whoah!

An earned run against Weaver!

[Edgy MD]

Mets punch back!!

[Edgy MD]

SHaMs UNDEFEATED!

[Frayed Knot]

Sham-Wow!!