IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

[ashie62]

Jon Niese vs. another of those pitchers these Mets have not seen.

He could even go by one name.. UGALDO..

7-2 2.66 ERA 20-66 B/K

[bmfc1]

Hopefully The Met Fairy sees a better game today.

[Guest themetfairy]

bmfc1 wrote: Hopefully The Met Fairy sees a better game today.

Agreed!

Look for us on the second level, in left field, just before the foul pole (still in foul territory) in the first row (unless we melt in the heat and retreat into one of the lounges).

[Benjamin Grimm]

Wow, you really are a devoted fan, to travel to central Texas (of all places) to see a ballgame.

[G-Fafif]

The Mets at night
Were dull not bright
Deep in the Heart of Texas!

Now to shine in daytime...

Jose Reyes - SS
Willie Harris - DH
Carlos Beltran - RF
Daniel Murphy - 3B
Angel Pagan - CF
Lucas Duda - 1B
Josh Thole - C
Jason Pridie - LF
Ruben Tejada - 2B

Jonathon Niese - LHP

[Benjamin Grimm]

They're sitting their blue-eyed left fielder, I see.

[batmagadanleadoff]

When Niese (here goes)
Leads by his nose
Deep in the Heart of Texas.

And Reyes races
'Round the bases
Deep in the Heart of Texas.

I'll bear the brunt
of Collins' bunt
Deep in the Heart of Texas.

I won't turn over in my grave
If K-Rod blows another save
Deep in the Heart of Texas.

But Jason Bay,
Oy Vey! Oy Bay!
I wish he were under
Flushing Bay.
Deep in the Heart of Texas.

.

[Ceetar]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: They're sitting their blue-eyed left fielder, I see.

Neck stiffness. Turner jammed this thumb again. even the healthy guys aren't so healthy.

[Guest metsguyinmichigan]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: They're sitting their blue-eyed left fielder, I see.

Canadians don't play well in 98-degree heat.

[Ceetar]

metsguyinmichigan wrote: Benjamin Grimm wrote: They're sitting their blue-eyed left fielder, I see. Canadians don't play well in 98-degree heat.

Don't hit it either.

[ashie62]

Truly a suckass challenged lineup..Godspeed Niese.

[ashie62]

The FOX over/under on discussing Reyes is 60 seconds..

[G-Fafif]

LET'S

[Ceetar]

Ashie62 wrote: The FOX over/under on discussing Reyes is 60 seconds..

and Endy's catch is 5 minutes.

[Ceetar]

first two on, you kinda get the feeling that this game could hinge right here..will the Mets be the failure to hit with RISP and only stringing singles together, or can Beltran drive one and they cruise to an easy win?

[ashie62]

Nicejob Metsies!

GO!

[ashie62]

Didn't Mark Grace have a DUI within the last two weeks. He has to be more bearable with a few in him.

[Ceetar]

Beltran drives one in the gap for a RF-assisted triple (he tried to slide to block it and booted it)

Murphy Sac Fly for 3-0.

[Ceetar]

Duda with a double. Doublda?

[Ceetar]

leadoff hit for the Rangers. Jerry, errr.. Ron, has the 2 hitter bunt in the first.

Hamilton strikes out with blue eyes.

[Frayed Knot]

I think Alexi is going to be O-gone-do soon.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

I hope he hangs around to serve up another Deux-da. He and Lucas, they work well together.

[Frayed Knot]

Ceetar wrote: leadoff hit for the Rangers. Jerry, errr.. Ron, has the 2 hitter bunt in the first.

Washington played a ton of small-ball in the post-season last year too, so it's not like this is anything new.
I'd just like to personally thank him for continuing it today. Aside from a GiDP, nothing is better when you give up a leadoff hit right after taking a 3-run lead than knowing that their next batter is going to intentionally make an out.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Pat on the head for Beltre, who seems to be taking Edge's oblique insults to heart.

But playing "The Natural" theme for a home run that makes it 1-6? A bit grandiose, don'cha think?

[Guest attgig]

wow. 2 in a row now.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

What, no "Jurassic Park" theme for that flyout from Dave Murphy, stadium staff? Or some Elgar, maybe?

[Lefty Specialist]

They can't pass up on these chances to add on. A 6-2 lead early isn't secure in the slightest.

[Guest attgig]

I'm liking day games against the rangers.... good ol joshy blue eyes.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Something about Mark Grace's manner of speech makes me not want to show him any pictures of my daughter, or anyone else's.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Beltran's third hit of the day scores Reyes, making it 9.

C'mon, Ranger stadium crew-- where's the Sousa march?