This isn't some false reality folks, this is real. The Mets are above .500 tonight after a win against the Tigers and the Mets ended their Grand Slam drought tonight.
Every time this year when the Mets have loaded the bases, someone in the booth has had to make a mention of the long time between Grand Slams. The exact count tonight is 299 games the Mets went, nearly two years, without hitting a Grand Slam. While one does not need to hit grand slams to win a ball game, it certainly does not hurt as a Grand Slam generally provides a moral boost for the team who hits it, and daunting task for the other team (something the Mets have faced way too much in the last 299 games).
Jason Bay in the third inning hit the Grand Slam, capping a 7 run inning for the Amazin's. For Bay, this is crucial because he was brought here to hit home runs and he finally succeeded in a situation that we needed him too. He also hit a homer last week, so maybe this is the start of something. Not to be outdone, Carlos Beltran hit is his 11th homer of the year in the next inning, and that too was a grand slam.
The Grand Slam story line also suppresses other incredible stories from the night. For example, Jose Reyes was 2011 Jose Reyes. He stole base 29 of the season, he went 4-4 with a double and triple, he walked and he scored 3 runs. There hasn't been a player like Jose Reyes in a really long time and it has been great watching him play this season. Pagan also had a perfect night at the plate as he went 3-3 with 2 runs scored, 2 walks, a double and an RBI. Josh Thole showed some power tonight with a solo blast. Dickey had a strong outing and the bullpen was basically perfect.
All around great, and unbelievable game.
