When looking at the box for tonight's game, I cannot put anyone in the bad category, everyone did well. Tonight played like a real game, with the exception of Maine going 5.2 innings, but then the pen was used like how it would in a real game. It seems like I focus a lot on starting pitching, so before I do that again, I would like to explain why. At this point in Spring the only players that really need tuneups at this point are the starting pitchers, everyone else is ready to go. That being said, Maine did very well tonight. He allowed 2 runs over 5.2 innings and only walked one. His big mistake was a solo homerun, which has always been his weakness (and Santana and Perez). This furthers my curiosity for how they will do when they play in Citi Field, an obvious pitching park. Anyway, here are some box highlights from tonight's 9-2 Win over the Florida Marlins:
The Good:
Reyes 2-4, 2R, SB
Murphy 1-3, R, 2 RBI
Malo 1-1, R, HR, 2 RBI
Delgado 3-3, RBI, BB
Maine 5.2 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, BB, 3K, HR, Win
Green 1.0 IP, H, K
Putz .2 IP, 2 K
Krod 1.0 IP, 2K
One key concept for the Mets tonight that they need to do all season was bringing Reyes home. Reyes was on base twice tonight, and both times he crossed the plate for a run, that is how the Mets need to play all season. Tonight was a great example of small ball because the only HR was Malo, every other hit was a single (11 of them) and they did during times with players on base. If the Mets can hit with RISP, then they will win games and they will make the postseason. Thats how it always work and thats what teams strive to do. Lets make it happen this year!
