The Mets have really turned it up the last 10 games as they have risen to a tie for first place and of course, getting all three major back page newspapers (Newsday, Daily News, New York Post) to all have the same headline on the back of “first and ten”. There have been many stars over the streak, but I would like to focus on the hitting of the streak as many players have prevailed in many statistic categories. The five hitters that should be looked at are Reyes, Wright, Beltran, Delgado and Tatis, who all have played a role in this streak.
Reyes: 43 AB, 6 R, 15 H, HR, 5 RBI, 6 BB, 3 SB, .349 BA
Reyes has been the spark plug that is needed at the top of the lineup. He is getting on base by hitting and by walking. He is getting home, and he is just helping the Mets cause. That .349 BA is something too, especially when you consider that he went 0-5 in yesterday's win, so he really is hitting well.
Wright: 42 AB, 7 R, 10 H, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 5 BB, 3 SB, .238 BA
Wright is the only Mets star that has been struggling during this streak. Before last night, his numbers would look much different because he got a homerun, two hits, and 4 RBI in last night's game. That being said, he still came through in the clutch (Although previously 2-28 in the ninth inning this year before hitting that homer) and has demonstrated why he is a key part of this team. Even with his recent struggles to get on base, he still has 7 runs over the last 10 games, which means the guys behind him are producing.
Beltran: 42 AB, 10 R, 13 H, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 4 BB, 4 SB, .310 BA
This is the Beltran we have wanted all year. Not only has he been slugging, but he has been balanced. His power numbers are up, which is reflecting well in his run production. He also has been getting on base and running wisely with 4 stolen bases, and scoring 10 runs. If he plays like this the rest of the season, he can easily be the catalyst needed in the cleanup spot in this lineup.
Delgado: 40 AB, 10 R, 16 H, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 6 BB, .400 BA
Last Friday, I wrote about Delgado starting to hit his stride, and that has been evident over the last 10 games. He is slugging and getting on base and scoring runs. The only thing that surprises me is that he doesn't have more than 6 RBI's, because his batting average suggests that he would. He is scoring, and making his presence known.
Tatis: 35 AB, 8 R, 15 H, 4 HR, 11 RBI, SB, .429 BA
The best offense producer is Tatis. Who would have thought that at the start of the season, but it is true. He is slugging the ball right now, getting the Mets back it games. He is getting those runners across the plate and getting himself across the plate as well. Lets hope he can keep this up as well.
