The 75-61 Binghamton Rumble Ponies, who had a hot second half after an infusion of talent mid-season, faced their Erie counterparts in the finals series after rocking through the first round.
It looked to be a battle of equals of two teams with very similar records. For the first few innings of game one of the best of 3 series, it was. But the hot 2nd half pitching of Binghamton ultimate coughed up 9 runs in a game where the offense compiled 6 runs but stopped scoring late.
The do-or-die game 2 was neither successful, nor a nailbiter.
The hot Christian Scott went 1.1 innings and allowed 3 runs.
The relievers provided none, and coughed up 7 more.
The Rumble Ponies offense managed just 4 hits, and no B Mets player crossed home plate.
They also made 3 errors.
10-0 finals game 2 loss stinker. No third game needed. Disappointing.
All Mets minor league action is done. Seven teams, one playoffs, no championships.
Now any last glimmer of Mets minors action moves on to the Arizona Fall League soon for several Mets minors players.
Meanwhile, the Queens Mets (rained out last night) play 2 vs. the Wild Card-seeking Marlenes as the big league season winds to a close this week in painful fashion for Pete and the Gang. No playoffs, no championship.
Let's get one of those high draft picks at least, shall we?
Lose lots this week, then smile all winter.
I just went out to buy some AA batteries.
ReplyDeleteWhy do betteries come in AA, AAA, C & D? But no A or B.
DeleteWhassup wit dat?
There are batteries in size B in Europe. As for the A size battery, that became outdated in the 1920’s. LOL, I researched this a few months ago.
DeleteLost the championship, but not all was lost. The minors system had its shares of stars, plenty of awards, and created hope for the future. I'll post a story tomorrow to recap the successes. Keep building, Mets!
ReplyDeleteDespite all the bally hoo the farm system is mess! No championships,one Playoff,lots of losing records. The Baby Mets as a group were a disappointment this year,fingers crossed for next year. There is little talent at Triple A that might help next years club. Because of the huge spending for the second year their first draft pick is pushed back 10 spots. Things aren’t looking good.
ReplyDeleteAre some people ever happy? You do realize this is sports and an escape from our realities, not really a reality to our lives…
DeleteGus, some people expect us to be great. Fan is short for fanatic. Many Mets fans are named Fran, and when things turn bad, they get frantic.Being that 2023 is an odd year, and 2024 is an even year, we will just have to get even next year.
ReplyDeleteAtlanta’s 301 homers? 60 (25%) more than the # 2 team. SMH.
ReplyDeleteIt’s all about the cathodes
ReplyDeleteSeaver and Grote, Gooden and Carter. Those were batteries.
ReplyDeleteThe Mets need a strong recharge on their batteries.
ReplyDeleteTP, agreed. Glad you didn’t mention deGrom and Nido as a third.
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