Somewhere, Babe Ruth was smiling last night and saying "Attaboy, Zachie."
Because if Zach Wheeler pitches...and hits...like the Bambino, he could become a worldwide phenomenon.
11 Ks in 7 shutout innings to stymie Philly bats, and a timely early 2 run double ripped to right, followed by an Alonso-like HR, deep to the left of dead center. WOWSERS.
Add in a 4 ribby Grannie Blast from Todd Frazier in his second game back, a welcome shutout inning apiece from Luis Avilan and Jacob Rhame, and there was joy in Metsville.
It was also good to see Mr. Cano with another multi-hit game, as he has gone from icy to dangerous with the stick, and Jeff McNeil has cooled a bit, but perfectly played an outfield hit and fired a beauty of a bullet on one bounce to home to nail the runner from 2nd trying to score by, oh, about 20 feet. Top notch D from the a left field Squirrel.
Mashing Michael Conforto (.302/.419/.593) had 2 hits and a walk, and in years past would be the talk of the offense - now, his great start is just one of the topics in Metsville Hitter Land.
And Luis Guillorme started at SS again and had a hit and a run - he and Frazier gave the Mets a lockdown defensive left side, when usually it is more like "lock UP and get 'em outa here" from the left side.
And Luis Guillorme started at SS again and had a hit and a run - he and Frazier gave the Mets a lockdown defensive left side, when usually it is more like "lock UP and get 'em outa here" from the left side.
Can the Mets sweep Philly in this series? We'll soon find out.
Oh, that is...can the FIRST PLACE Mets sweep Philly?
One of my favorite places, first place. How about you?
FINAL NOTE - VARGAS IMPROVING:
This year, after 4 games, Vargy has a 9.58 ERA.
Last year, after 4 games, Vargy had a 9.87 ERA.
I'M AN OPTIMIST - I SEE IMPROVEMENT THERE.
FINAL NOTE - VARGAS IMPROVING:
This year, after 4 games, Vargy has a 9.58 ERA.
Last year, after 4 games, Vargy had a 9.87 ERA.
I'M AN OPTIMIST - I SEE IMPROVEMENT THERE.
5 comments:
I am thrilled at the 1-2 punch of Matz and Wheels.
Hopefully a sign of good things in the future
Rhame can't even drill a guy without screwing it up royally.
I liked the idea of it -- the message of it -- but the execution was pathetic.
Hopefully it ends there and doesn't escalate further.
Jimmy P
Yes throwing at his head means retaliation not good otherwise great 2 games now we pray for JV and cross fingers.
Gio back to brew crew.
Yes sir. Add to Jake and Thor...WOW potential
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