Kramer and Newman's speech from the Keith Hernandez episode would've been an accurate description of last night's Mets-Phillies game, had the Phillies not blown it by actually scoring six runs in the ninth. At any rate, the Phils erased a three-run deficit by scoring six runs in the top of the ninth, five of them with nobody out, to win 8-6 after the Mets pulled Johan Santana after 8.
My favorite part- the Phils' So Taguchi- who hadn't gotten a pinch hit all year, hadn't gotten a hit at all since May, and is on the team mostly as a pinchrunner and defensive replacement, even though he isn't so great at either- hit a two-run pinch double in the ninth to tie it. Until then, So had more Philadelphia Weekly cover stories this year (one) than impact hits (zero).
Posted by Stephen Silver at July 23, 2008 04:33 PMIf only the Mets bullpen hadn't imploded on Tuesday, they would now be enjoying a 3 game lead in the NL East.
Posted by: Dan at July 24, 2008 03:17 PMThe Mets should do what Milwaukee is doing - use their ace the whole game.
At this rate - don't be surprised to see CC come out of the bullpen inbetween starts to start getting saves! Any pitcher ever win a Cy Young after switching leagues mid-season?
Posted by: Jeff S at July 24, 2008 06:37 PM