Sunday, June 11, 2006

Mets 15 Diamondbacks 2

A great game to end a great series. I don't know what it is about the Diamondbacks and the desert but I wish the Mets played there more often. They have now won 10 in a row at the old BOB (now Chase Field). After outscoring Arizone 39-7 in a four game series last year, this year the Mets won this series by a score of 37-9.

The 15 runs meant a lot of run support for Pedro. I do agree with Willie's move to take Pedro out after 5 innings with a 13-1 lead. Oliver, Feliciano and Bell combined to pitch the last four innings. That gives Heilman, Sanchez and Wagner three days rest before the big series with Philadelphia.

There really isn't much to say about the offense. Everyone is hitting now.

Reyes had no hits yesterday but he drew 3 walks.

Chavez is a capable fill-in for Floyd, he scored 4 times.

If J-Mac were the Mets announcer he would definitely say that Beltran is "hot as a pistol. On this road trip he hit 14-29 with 3 HR, 12 RBI, 13 runs and 5 steals.

Delgado also seems to be waking up, with 3 homers and 11 RBI over the week.

Willie continues to pull the right strings with Woodward and Valentin. Both had big hits in this series, doubles down the line.

Castro as always is fantastic. He made a great block on a play at the plate. Chavez made an awesome through but Castro folded his leg back so Counsell slid into his shin guard and never reached the plate.

You have to think that the Diamondbacks have been affected by the Jason Grimsley fiasco. They've lost all 6 games they played since then.

Let's hope the team can keep up this hot hitting, and continue to get good pitching from the Cubans.

finally some run support
textbook plate blocking
the first of 15

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