IGT 8/9/12 Marlins @ Mets Hide the Brooms

[Ceetar]

In case you've forgotten what this sounds like.

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Josh Johnson versus R.A. Dickey

early 12:10 start.

[Ceetar]

Jose Reyes has a 26 game hit streak and will look to extend that today and chase Luis Castillo's franchise record 35 game streak.


Jose Reyes became the first reigning batting champion with a streak of more than 25 games since Joe DiMaggio had his record 56-game hitting streak in 1941�Reyes is the first reigning National League batting champion to have a streak of 25 or more games since Rogers Hornsby, who had a 33-game streak in 1922�Please credit the Elias Sports Bureau for the research.


The Mets lost their ninth straight game at Citi Field, the club�s longest home losing streak since losing nine straight at home from August 28-September 12, 2004

[Frayed Knot]

I've heard that even mad dogs and Englishmen are refusing to go to this game even though it'll be in the noon day sun.

J. Johnson vs RA Dickey

[MFS62]

I hope Dickey has the sense to pitch around Stanton.
LGM.

Later

[Frayed Knot]

Getting him out would be a better idea, as would not walking guys in front of him.

[Frayed Knot]

Or, the Marlins could simply not start Stanton at all and make it easier all around (until he comes off the bench later on with the game on the line).

In the meantime, Thole singles in Davis and the Mets have a real live lead.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

The lead is capitulated... and recaptured!

And-- check off your bingo cards-- a two-on/no-out opportunity is squandered, via the double play.

Still, hey-- lead!

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Torres-- a thirsty man today-- launches one into the Utley Corner. 3-1.

[Gwreck]

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: the Utley Corner

I thought we agreed to never speak of this again.

[Ceetar]

Gwreck wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: the Utley Corner I thought we agreed to never speak of this again.

someone tell Howie, who keeps perpetuating it.

Although that area is close to the North Shore-Long Island Health Center which is right up Utley's alley.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Speaking of things-you-do-not-say, Ronnie and Gary-- ex-jock Ronnie, much moreso-- for Heath Bell for apparently casting blame around (bad scouting reports, mistaken advice from coaches) during his struggles this year. Did this happen? I don't remember this happening.

And-- feed off the hate, gents-- the Mets tack on an insure-run on a SugarPants bleeder. His second "what-the" hit of the day... fuel to get off the schneid?

[TransMonk]

Jose's streak looks to be in peril. Although, ninth inning leads are not necessarily a Mets specialty.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Triple for Torres off the top of the RF-corner-wall (better?).

If it stands-- being reviewed for HR-ability by the refs-- it'll leave Torres a single short of the cycle for the afternoon.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Speaking of things-you-do-not-say, Ronnie and Gary-- ex-jock Ronnie, much moreso-- for Heath Bell for apparently casting blame around (bad scouting reports, mistaken advice from coaches) during his struggles this year. Did this happen? I don't remember this happening. And-- feed off the hate, gents-- the Mets tack on an insure-run on a SugarPants bleeder. His second "what-the" hit of the day... fuel to get off the schneid?

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-marlins/fl-miami-marlins-notes-mets-0810-20120809,0,1895699.story

Bell's always been outspoken and apparently was unable or unwilling to listen to Petersen when he was here. He's also made unkind remarks regarding the Mets many times, all chronicled here.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Thole I think doubled his RBI total today.

[MFS62]

TransMonk wrote: Although, ninth inning leads are not necessarily a Mets specialty.

R A stays in to bunt. They must have heard you and he'll be pitching the ninth.

Later

[Guest themetfairy]

Books!

Yea!

[Guest metsguyinmichigan]

Ouch for Jose! Snapping that streak.

[Guest themetfairy]

But Ruben's is still alive.

[MFS62]

I wonder how many times a player has finished a single short of the cycle? The triple's the tough one.

Later

[ashie62]

We won!

[Zvon]

Yay!
Glad we:
1) Finally won one at home again
2) Got R.A.D. his 15th win
3) Stopped Reyes hitting streak

good day

[Ceetar]

woah, I get to start another one? neat!