Mets first contest 2014

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Answers due morning of first game. Winner gets a copy of Vogue magazine and a bottle of Key Food brand olive oil:

Name the first Met of 2014 to:
1. Reach base safely
2. Get a hit
3. Draw a walk
4. Hit a double
5. Hit a triple
6. Hit a home run
7. Steal second base
8. Reach by error
9. Hit a grounds-rule double
10. Score a run
11. Drive in a run
12. Get hit by a pitch
13. Drive in more than one run in a single plate appearance
14. Hit into a double play
15. Get caught stealing OR picked off base
16. Strike out
17. Bunt for a base hit
18. Get tagged out at home
19. Pinch hit
20. Be pinch-hit for
21. Commit an error
22. Play a batted ball by an opponent in fair territory
23. Be called on to relieve
24. Strike out 6 or more batters in the same game
25. Hit an opposing batter with a pitch
Bonus: score the first double play the Mets turn

[Gwreck]

1. Reach base safely Wright
2. Get a hit Wright
3. Draw a walk Duda
4. Hit a double Wright
5. Hit a triple Chris Young
6. Hit a home run Granderson
7. Steal second base Eric Young
8. Reach by error D'Arnaud
9. Hit a grounds-rule double Wright
10. Score a run Wright
11. Drive in a run Granderson
12. Get hit by a pitch Tejada
13. Drive in more than one run in a single plate appearance Granderson
14. Hit into a double play Davis
15. Get caught stealing OR picked off base Eric Young
16. Strike out Davis
17. Bunt for a base hit Eric Young
18. Get tagged out at home Chris Young
19. Pinch hit Satin
20. Be pinch-hit for Gee
21. Commit an error Tejada
22. Play a batted ball by an opponent in fair territory Tejada
23. Be called on to relieve Torres
24. Strike out 6 or more batters in the same game Matsuzaka
25. Hit an opposing batter with a pitch Matsuzaka
Bonus: score the first double play the Mets turn 6-4-3

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

1. Reach base safely Murphy
2. Get a hit Murphy
3. Draw a walk Wright
4. Hit a double Davis
5. Hit a triple E. Young
6. Hit a home run Granderson
7. Steal second base E. Young
8. Reach by error E. Young
9. Hit a grounds-rule double Granderson
10. Score a run E. Young
11. Drive in a run Lagares
12. Get hit by a pitch Davis
13. Drive in more than one run in a single plate appearance Wright
14. Hit into a double play Tejada
15. Get caught stealing OR picked off base E. Young
16. Strike out C. Young
17. Bunt for a base hit E. Young
18. Get tagged out at home Lagares
19. Pinch hit Satin
20. Be pinch-hit for Gee
21. Commit an error Murphy
22. Play a batted ball by an opponent in fair territory C. Young
23. Be called on to relieve Torres
24. Strike out 6 or more batters in the same game Wheeler
25. Hit an opposing batter with a pitch Matsuzaka
Bonus: score the first double play the Mets turn 4-6-3

Edited March 24, 2014 by Guest

[Guest Mixtapewormhole]

Name the first Met of 2014 to:
1. Reach base safely - Murphy
2. Get a hit - Murphy
3. Draw a walk - Davis
4. Hit a double - Lagares
5. Hit a triple - Wright
6. Hit a home run - Granderson
7. Steal second base - Wright
8. Reach by error - Murphy
9. Hit a grounds-rule double - d'Arnaud
10. Score a run - Wright
11. Drive in a run - Granderson
12. Get hit by a pitch - Duda
13. Drive in more than one run in a single plate appearance - Granderson
14. Hit into a double play - Davis
15. Get caught stealing OR picked off base - E. Young
16. Strike out - C. Young
17. Bunt for a base hit - Lagares
18. Get tagged out at home - Murphy
19. Pinch hit - Duda
20. Be pinch-hit for - Gee
21. Commit an error - Tejada
22. Play a batted ball by an opponent in fair territory - Lagares
23. Be called on to relieve - Black
24. Strike out 6 or more batters in the same game - Gee
25. Hit an opposing batter with a pitch - Wheeler
Bonus: score the first double play the Mets turn - 9-2

Edited March 24, 2014 by Guest

[Theoldmole]

1. Reach base safely - Chris Young
2. Get a hit - Chris Young
3. Draw a walk - Wright
4. Hit a double - Granderson
5. Hit a triple - Eric Young Jr.
6. Hit a home run - d'Arnaud
7. Steal second base - Eric Young Jr.
8. Reach by error - d'Arnaud
9. Hit a grounds-rule double - Granderson
10. Score a run - Chris Young
11. Drive in a run - Wright
12. Get hit by a pitch - d'Arnaud
13. Drive in more than one run in a single plate appearance - Wright
14. Hit into a double play - d'Arnaud
15. Get caught stealing OR picked off base - Tejada
16. Strike out - d'Arnaud
17. Bunt for a base hit - Eric Young Jr.
18. Get tagged out at home - Eric Young Jr.
19. Pinch hit - Duda
20. Be pinch-hit for - Gee
21. Commit an error - - Eric Young Jr.
22. Play a batted ball by an opponent in fair territory - Lagares
23. Be called on to relieve - Rice
24. Strike out 6 or more batters in the same game - Wheeler
25. Hit an opposing batter with a pitch - Wheeler
Bonus: score the first double play the Mets turn 4-6-3

[Benjamin Grimm]

Name the first Met of 2014 to:
1. Reach base safely: Eric Young
2. Get a hit Granderson
3. Draw a walk Wright
4. Hit a double Granderson
5. Hit a triple Eric Young
6. Hit a home run Granderson
7. Steal second base Eric Young
8. Reach by error d'Arnaud
9. Hit a grounds-rule double Duda
10. Score a run Eric Young
11. Drive in a run Wright
12. Get hit by a pitch Chris Young
13. Drive in more than one run in a single plate appearance Wright
14. Hit into a double play Davis
15. Get caught stealing OR picked off base Chris Young
16. Strike out Granderson
17. Bunt for a base hit Eric Young
18. Get tagged out at home Chris Young
19. Pinch hit Duda
20. Be pinch-hit for Gee
21. Commit an error Tejada
22. Play a batted ball by an opponent in fair territory Wright
23. Be called on to relieve Germen
24. Strike out 6 or more batters in the same game Wheeler
25. Hit an opposing batter with a pitch Matsuzaka
Bonus: score the first double play the Mets turn (4-6-3)

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Name the first Met of 2014 to:
1. Reach base safely Wright
2. Get a hit Wright
3. Draw a walk Duda
4. Hit a double C. Young
5. Hit a triple C. Young
6. Hit a home run Granderson
7. Steal second base Murphy
8. Reach by error d'Arnaud
9. Hit a grounds-rule double C.Young
10. Score a run E. Young
11. Drive in a run d'Arnaud
12. Get hit by a pitch Granderson
13. Drive in more than one run in a single plate appearance Wright
14. Hit into a double play d'Arnaud
15. Get caught stealing OR picked off base Murphy
16. Strike out E. Young
17. Bunt for a base hit Gregorius
18. Get tagged out at home Granderson
19. Pinch hit Duda
20. Be pinch-hit for Gee
21. Commit an error E. Young
22. Play a batted ball by an opponent in fair territory Lagares
23. Be called on to relieve Familia
24. Strike out 6 or more batters in the same game Colon
25. Hit an opposing batter with a pitch Rice
Bonus: score the first double play the Mets turn 5-4-3

Edited March 24, 2014 by Guest

[Guest sharpie]

1. Reach base safely Murphy
2. Get a hit Murphy
3. Draw a walk C Young
4. Hit a double d'Arnaud
5. Hit a triple E Young
6. Hit a home run Granderson
7. Steal second base Granderson
8. Reach by error Duda
9. Hit a grounds-rule double Wright
10. Score a run Murphy
11. Drive in a run Granderson
12. Get hit by a pitch C Young
13. Drive in more than one run in a single plate appearance Granderson
14. Hit into a double play Tejada
15. Get caught stealing OR picked off base Muphy
16. Strike out Wright
17. Bunt for a base hit Lageras
18. Get tagged out at home Lageras
19. Pinch hit Duda
20. Be pinch-hit for Gee
21. Commit an error Tejada
22. Play a batted ball by an opponent in fair territory Tejada
23. Be called on to relieve Rice
24. Strike out 6 or more batters in the same game Wheeler
25. Hit an opposing batter with a pitch Wheeler
Bonus: score the first double play the Mets turn 4-6-3

[Zvon]

1. Reach base safely Murphy
2. Get a hit Murphy
3. Draw a walk Davis
4. Hit a double d'Arnaud
5. Hit a triple Wright
6. Hit a home run C. Young
7. Steal second base E. Young
8. Reach by error Wright
9. Hit a grounds-rule double d'Arnaud
10. Score a run C. Young
11. Drive in a run Granderson
12. Get hit by a pitch Tejada
13. Drive in more than one run in a single plate appearance C. Young
14. Hit into a double play Wright
15. Get caught stealing OR picked off base C. Young
16. Strike out Davis
17. Bunt for a base hit E.Young
18. Get tagged out at home Murphy
19. Pinch hit Duda
20. Be pinch-hit for Gee
21. Commit an error Tejada
22. Play a batted ball by an opponent in fair territory Tejada
23. Be called on to relieve Rice
24. Strike out 6 or more batters in the same game Colon
25. Hit an opposing batter with a pitch Black
Bonus: score the first double play the Mets turn 6-4-3

[Frayed Knot]

1. Reach base safely - Juan Lagares
2. Get a hit - Curtis Granderson
3. Draw a walk - David Wright
4. Hit a double - Curtis Granderson
5. Hit a triple - Chris Young
6. Hit a home run - Ike Davis
7. Steal second base - Eric Young
8. Reach by error - Juan Lagares
9. Hit a grounds-rule double - David Wright
10. Score a run - Chris Young
11. Drive in a run - David Wright
12. Get hit by a pitch - Curtis Granderson
13. Drive in more than one run in a single plate appearance - Ike Davis
14. Hit into a double play - Travis d'Arnaud
15. Get caught stealing OR picked off base - Chris Young
16. Strike out - Ike Davis
17. Bunt for a base hit - Eric Young
18. Get tagged out at home - Daniel Murphy
19. Pinch hit - Josh Satin
20. Be pinch-hit for - Dillon Gee
21. Commit an error - Ruben Tejada
22. Play a batted ball by an opponent in fair territory - David Wright
23. Be called on to relieve - John Lannan
24. Strike out 6 or more batters in the same game - Zack Wheeler
25. Hit an opposing batter with a pitch - Bartolo Colon

Bonus: score the first double play the Mets turn -- 1 - 6 - 3

Edited March 25, 2014 by Guest

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

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[Guest d'Kong76]

1. Reach base safely-WRIGHT
2. Get a hit-=#0000BF]WRIGHT
3. Draw a walk-DAVIS
4. Hit a double-=#0000BF]GRANDERSON
5. Hit a triple-LAGARES
6. Hit a home run-=#0000BF]MURPHY
7. Steal second base-E YOUNG
8. Reach by error-=#0000BF]DAVIS
9. Hit a grounds-rule double-C YOUNG
10. Score a run-=#0000BF]WRIGHT
11. Drive in a run-DAVIS
12. Get hit by a pitch-=#0000BF]HUNT
13. Drive in more than one run in a single plate appearance-MURPHY
14. Hit into a double play-=#0000BF]TEJADA
15. Get caught stealing OR picked off base-LAGARES
16. Strike out-=#0000BF]GRANDERSON
17. Bunt for a base hit-TEJADA
18. Get tagged out at home-=#0000BF]DAVIS
19. Pinch hit-SATIN
20. Be pinch-hit for-=#0000BF]GEE
21. Commit an error-TEJADA
22. Play a batted ball by an opponent in fair territory-=#0000BF]MURPHY
23. Be called on to relieve-LANNAN
24. Strike out 6 or more batters in the same game-=#0000BF]GEE
25. Hit an opposing batter with a pitch-WHEELER
Bonus: score the first double play the Mets turn-=#0000BF]3U

[Ceetar]

1. Reach base safely - Daniel Murphy
2. Get a hit - Daniel Murphy
3. Draw a walk - David Wright
4. Hit a double - Ruben Tejada
5. Hit a triple - Juan Lagares
6. Hit a home run - Curtis Granderson
7. Steal second base - David Wright
8. Reach by error - Eric Young Jr
9. Hit a grounds-rule double - Chris Young
10. Score a run - Daniel Murphy
11. Drive in a run - David Wright
12. Get hit by a pitch - Curtis Granderson
13. Drive in more than one run in a single plate appearance - Curtis Granderson
14. Hit into a double play - Ruben Tejada
15. Get caught stealing OR picked off base - Eric Young Jr
16. Strike out - Chris Young
17. Bunt for a base hit - Eric Young Jr
18. Get tagged out at home - Daniel Murphy
19. Pinch hit - Lucas Duda
20. Be pinch-hit for - Dillon Gee
21. Commit an error - Daniel Murphy
22. Play a batted ball by an opponent in fair territory - Dillon Gee
23. Be called on to relieve - Gonzalez Germen
24. Strike out 6 or more batters in the same game - Zack Wheeler
25. Hit an opposing batter with a pitch - Bartolo Colon

Bonus: score the first double play the Mets turn -- 8-3

[Guest Mets Guy in Michigan]

Name the first Met of 2014 to:
1. Reach base safely -- Granderson
2. Get a hit -- Murphy
3. Draw a walk -- Wright
4. Hit a double -- Murphy
5. Hit a triple -- Young
6. Hit a home run -- Wright
7. Steal second base -- E Young
8. Reach by error -- d'Arnaud
9. Hit a grounds-rule double -- Murphy
10. Score a run -- Granderson
11. Drive in a run -- Wright
12. Get hit by a pitch -- Davis
13. Drive in more than one run in a single plate appearance -- Duda
14. Hit into a double play -- Davis
15. Get caught stealing OR picked off base -- E Young
16. Strike out -- Granderson
17. Bunt for a base hit -- E Young
18. Get tagged out at home -- Duda
19. Pinch hit -- Brown
20. Be pinch-hit for -- Gee
21. Commit an error -- Tejada
22. Play a batted ball by an opponent in fair territory -- Young
23. Be called on to relieve -- Germen
24. Strike out 6 or more batters in the same game -- Wheeler
25. Hit an opposing batter with a pitch -- Wheeler
Bonus: score the first double play the Mets turn -- 6-4-3

[MFS62]

1. Reach base safely Murphy
2. Get a hit C. Young
3. Draw a walk Davis
4. Hit a double Legares
5. Hit a triple Legares
6. Hit a home run Granderson
7. Steal second base EYJ
8. Reach by error Tejada
9. Hit a grounds-rule double C Young
10. Score a run C Young
11. Drive in a run TDA
12. Get hit by a pitch Satin
13. Drive in more than one run in a single plate appearance Granderson
14. Hit into a double play Murphy
15. Get caught stealing OR picked off base Duda
16. Strike out TDA
17. Bunt for a base hit Legares
18. Get tagged out at home Davis
19. Pinch hit Satin
20. Be pinch-hit for Valverde
21. Commit an error Murphy
22. Play a batted ball by an opponent in fair territory Davis
23. Be called on to relieve Familia
24. Strike out 6 or more batters in the same game Gee
25. Hit an opposing batter with a pitch Colon
Bonus: score the first double play the Mets turn 8-8-5 (second 8 is the assist)

Later

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Locking this one at 12:30, feel free to remove all references to Gregorious and Muffy tgill then.

[metsmarathon]

Name the first Met of 2014 to:
1. Reach base safely eric young
2. Get a hit eric young
3. Draw a walk david wright
4. Hit a double david wright
5. Hit a triple juan lagares
6. Hit a home run curtis granderson
7. Steal second base david wright
8. Reach by error eric young
9. Hit a grounds-rule double travis d'arnaud
10. Score a run eric young
11. Drive in a run curtis granderson
12. Get hit by a pitch ike davis
13. Drive in more than one run in a single plate appearance david wright
14. Hit into a double play ike davis
15. Get caught stealing OR picked off base eric young
16. Strike out ike davis
17. Bunt for a base hit juan lagares
18. Get tagged out at home juan lagares
19. Pinch hit lucas duda
20. Be pinch-hit for dillon gee
21. Commit an error ruben tejada
22. Play a batted ball by an opponent in fair territory ruben tejada
23. Be called on to relieve scott rice
24. Strike out 6 or more batters in the same game zack wheeler
25. Hit an opposing batter with a pitch zack wheeler
Bonus: score the first double play the Mets turn 4-6-3

[Edgy MD]

Laggy with the first hit.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Live answer key:

Name the first Met of 2014 to:
1. Reach base safely LAGARES
2. Get a hit LAGARES
3. Draw a walk
4. Hit a double
5. Hit a triple
6. Hit a home run BROWN
7. Steal second base
8. Reach by error
9. Hit a grounds-rule double
10. Score a run LAGARES
11. Drive in a run BROWN
12. Get hit by a pitch
13. Drive in more than one run in a single plate appearance BROWN
14. Hit into a double play
15. Get caught stealing OR picked off base
16. Strike out E. YOUNG
17. Bunt for a base hit
18. Get tagged out at home
19. Pinch hit
20. Be pinch-hit for
21. Commit an error
22. Play a batted ball by an opponent in fair territory WRIGHT
23. Be called on to relieve
24. Strike out 6 or more batters in the same game
25. Hit an opposing batter with a pitch
Bonus: score the first double play the Mets turn

Edited March 31, 2014 by Guest

[Edgy MD]

It's 1:33 PM on opening day and just heard my first Rush Limbaugh promo.

[bmfc1]

Edgy MD wrote: It's 1:33 PM on opening day and just heard my first Rush Limbaugh promo.

"Need your Rush fix?" Ugh. Also, the station ID was about something wrong with healthcare.gov.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Keep your game chatter in the game chatter thread, you commies

Live answer key (updated following Game 2):

Name the first Met of 2014 to:
1. Reach base safely LAGARES
2. Get a hit LAGARES
3. Draw a walk D'ARNAUD
4. Hit a double
5. Hit a triple LAGARES
6. Hit a home run BROWN
7. Steal second base
8. Reach by error LAGARES
9. Hit a grounds-rule double
10. Score a run LAGARES
11. Drive in a run BROWN
12. Get hit by a pitch
13. Drive in more than one run in a single plate appearance BROWN
14. Hit into a double play
15. Get caught stealing OR picked off base
16. Strike out E. YOUNG
17. Bunt for a base hit
18. Get tagged out at home TEJADA
19. Pinch hit DUDA
20. Be pinch-hit for GERMEN
21. Commit an error
22. Play a batted ball by an opponent in fair territory WRIGHT
23. Be called on to relieve TORRES
24. Strike out 6 or more batters in the same game
25. Hit an opposing batter with a pitch
Bonus: score the first double play the Mets turn

[Guest d'Kong76]

*bumped to keep it off page three*

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Thanks!

Live answer key:

Name the first Met of 2014 to:
1. Reach base safely LAGARES (game 1)
2. Get a hit LAGARES (game 1)
3. Draw a walk D'ARNAUD (game 1)
4. Hit a double GRANDERSON (game 3)
5. Hit a triple LAGARES (game 2)
6. Hit a home run BROWN (game 1)
7. Steal second base E. YOUNG (game 7)
8. Reach by error LAGARES (game 1)
9. Hit a grounds-rule double
10. Score a run LAGARES (game 1)
11. Drive in a run BROWN (game 1)
12. Get hit by a pitch
13. Drive in more than one run in a single plate appearance BROWN (game 1)
14. Hit into a double play WRIGHT (game 3)
15. Get caught stealing OR picked off base LAGARES (Game 6)
16. Strike out E. YOUNG (game 1)
17. Bunt for a base hit
18. Get tagged out at home TEJADA (game 2)
19. Pinch hit DUDA (game 2)
20. Be pinch-hit for GERMEN (game 2)
21. Commit an error MUFFY (game 3)
22. Play a batted ball by an opponent in fair territory WRIGHT (game 1)
23. Be called on to relieve TORRES (game 1)
24. Strike out 6 or more batters in the same game MEJIA (game 4)
25. Hit an opposing batter with a pitch
Bonus: score the first double play the Mets turn 4-6-3 (game 3)

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Still awaiting that elusive bunt single and grounds-rule double.

We haven't plunked nor beplunked

[Zvon]

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Still awaiting that elusive bunt single and grounds-rule double. We haven't plunked nor beplunked

Didn't Wright get a HBP the other day? It just brushed his uni iirc.

[Edgy MD]

They're all plunkos in the scorebook.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Thanks for the update on Wright's HBP, I missed that. Still awaiting a GRD

Live answer key:

Name the first Met of 2014 to:
1. Reach base safely LAGARES (game 1)
2. Get a hit LAGARES (game 1)
3. Draw a walk D'ARNAUD (game 1)
4. Hit a double GRANDERSON (game 3)
5. Hit a triple LAGARES (game 2)
6. Hit a home run BROWN (game 1)
7. Steal second base E. YOUNG (game 7)
8. Reach by error LAGARES (game 1)
9. Hit a grounds-rule double
10. Score a run LAGARES (game 1)
11. Drive in a run BROWN (game 1)
12. Get hit by a pitch WRIGHT (game 6)
13. Drive in more than one run in a single plate appearance BROWN (game 1)
14. Hit into a double play WRIGHT (game 3)
15. Get caught stealing OR picked off base LAGARES (Game 6)
16. Strike out E. YOUNG (game 1)
17. Bunt for a base hit E YOUNG (game 9)
18. Get tagged out at home TEJADA (game 2)
19. Pinch hit DUDA (game 2)
20. Be pinch-hit for GERMEN (game 2)
21. Commit an error MUFFY (game 3)
22. Play a batted ball by an opponent in fair territory WRIGHT (game 1)
23. Be called on to relieve TORRES (game 1)
24. Strike out 6 or more batters in the same game MEJIA (game 4)
25. Hit an opposing batter with a pitch
Bonus: score the first double play the Mets turn 4-6-3 (game 3)