The Mets won their fourth- what should have been sixth- straight series opener last night. With news of Carlos Beltran off to the DL, hope seems lost. However, this is the National League East. After the win, the Mets are only a game and half out.
Fernando Tatis was told before the game he would be the man and get more playing time. Too bad his first two at bats were ground ball double plays. He just needs some confidence after being put on the back burner with the arrival of Sheffield and playing only against lefties.
Daniel Murphy has been hitting. Yesterday, he showed some power, another good sign.
Omir Santos and Luis Castillo went 7 for 7 combined. Castillo showed some pop- from the left side, a sight you never see. He even looked like his Florida Marlin self with a sparkling defensive play up the middle.
Chris Duncan looked like some scary dude when he was waiting to hit. Good thing Jerry left Switzer in there to face the righty pinch hitter in the 8th. And how can we forget about the following at bat? Brian Stokes inducing a huge 1-6-3 doubplle play from Albert Pujols, who put on a show in BP, but did nothing in the game. There are still three more games though.
The goal is to stay afloat. Asking the rest of the teams in the division to stay mediocre would help. Stay within striking distance, hope the injured return, and get ready for a crazy September.
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