There was a runner on first. So the pitcher throws over to keep him close. The runner can take off for second, which if he makes it is called a stolen base.
The pitcher wants to keep him as close as possible to try and deter stealing.
1/ They have home and away uniforms. The Mets, last time you watched, were on the road so they wore those. They are playing at home tonight (this series).
Mad Max has to have a solid start tomorrow. A sweep of the Phillies at home after that disastrous recent road trip would soften the blow for sure. Hopefully all three Baby Mets are in the lineup. It's a day game @taskmaster4450le 1pm EST
Just like last season, we are getting the Phillies while their big guns are not hot. That lineup, that bullpen and that rotation is way too good not to get on a roll and once they do it's going to be hard to beat them @taskmaster4450le
Not at all @taskmaster44450le but can't be too upset at letting the young catcher rest a game, but Vientos on the bench while Vogelbach remains in the lineup is blasphemy #mlb #sports
Thor may not last the season as a Dodger @taskmaster4450le and honestly he's still in the rotation because they have injuries in that rotation that must be scaring the fans.
Phillies fans are definitely frustrated with Turner, but once he heats up he'll stay hot for the rest of the season and beyond. The guy is way too good @taskmaster4450le
Baty should have a solid career with the Mets @taskmaster4450le - the Mets should not consider trading him. I don't want the Mets to consider trading either of those four: Alvarez, Baty, Mauricio or Viento. They should sign em long term.
Not all prospects work out. Baty and Alvarez are keepers. Not concerned if they trade VIentos for a piece they need. Mauricio might be one to sell high on.
He's just having a rough start. Nola is in line for a HUGE contract. Walker who pitches tomorrow has been a bust so far at 72 million and Scherzer is pitching for the Mets. Are we looking at a sweep? @taskmaster4450le
Lindor is not getting the props he should. I know some folks are expecting big boy numbers from him, but this guy is worth every penny for the Mets. He had a rough start like Trea Turner but made up for it so far @taskmaster4450le
Both Marlins and Mets are four games back from the Braves. Not bad, still in the vicinity lol and if the playoffs were starting today Mets and Marlins would be in as Wild Cards with the surprising Diamondbacks @taskmaster4450le
It’s been rare lately to say Canha came through 👍🏽 @taskmaster4450le
Yeah. He is one of the underperformers on the team this year.
So it is good to see him get a couple knocks.
Ah, just got home! Tuning in
Glad to have you. I was talking to myself for the most part.
Not that it is uncommon mind you. LOL
Canha is an All-Star today @taskmaster4450le
He seems to like Philly pitching.
Had that monster day in their ball park last season. Good to see.
Lets get a few more runs. That lineup is potent.
I see Carrasco is back today. How is he doing?
He is trying to get through the 6th. SO far doing pretty good. Needs to get the 3rd out of this inning.
No score for the #phillies on this one. Is there a name for that like a save or a stop?
If there is no runs scored, that is called a shutout. That is for the entire game but the Phils scored.
A save is when the last pitcher closes out the game and it is within 3 runs.
So if the Mets go to the 9th 4-1, then the pitcher in that inning canearn a save.
Got it, makes sense
Marte just hit the ball but did not make a run for it. Is it because the ball went backwards after he hit it?
Yeah that is a foul ball. The ball has to be in fair territory for it to be in play.
If a ball is pop up in foul territory and it is caught, it is out even though foul.
How likely are baseball players to get injured? I don't think I've seen that yet
Pitchers tend to have a lot with their arms. The big one is Tommy John Surgery which repairs a torn UCL in the elbow of the pitching arm.
They do pull muscles like groins and hamstrings.
Marsh was having trouble with that ball it seems
Yeah he couldnt get to it. Wasnt hit hard enough. He got caught in between but didnt want it to get by him.
Why did the pitcher just throw the ball to someone on his own team rather than to the guy with the bat?
There was a runner on first. So the pitcher throws over to keep him close. The runner can take off for second, which if he makes it is called a stolen base.
The pitcher wants to keep him as close as possible to try and deter stealing.
Ahh cool. First time I saw that so I was confused
Yeah one of the nuances of the game.
Is there such a thing as a "number one" uniform? I like the Mets blue one better than that grey-ish one they used last time
1/ They have home and away uniforms. The Mets, last time you watched, were on the road so they wore those. They are playing at home tonight (this series).
2/ one way to tell.
On the front, if it says the location then that team is on the road. If the name, home.
For ex. these have Mets across them, they are home. If it says New York, they are playing on the road.
Ahh that makes sense. Smart way to do it
Of course, I tell you that and notice the Phillies are wearing Phillies on their chest. LOL
Big Win and Cookie throws another gem and Robertson closes it out. Canha the MVP of the game @taskmaster4450le
You are right. Going for the sweep tomirrow with Mad Max on the mound. He claims he feels like his old self.
It would be big to sweep the Phils. Push them a bit further back.
Mad Max has to have a solid start tomorrow. A sweep of the Phillies at home after that disastrous recent road trip would soften the blow for sure. Hopefully all three Baby Mets are in the lineup. It's a day game @taskmaster4450le 1pm EST
Yeah. The Mets are on point it seems. The bats are not thundering but against a guy like Nola, that is never easy.
But they are playing good D and pitching well. You can win a lot of games that way.
Just like last season, we are getting the Phillies while their big guns are not hot. That lineup, that bullpen and that rotation is way too good not to get on a roll and once they do it's going to be hard to beat them @taskmaster4450le
Want to kick them when they are down. They will reverse course at some point.
Of course, the Mets underperformed big time so far and still hanging around. Now it is time to get straight. SPs look like they are back.
@taskmaster4450le - just saw that the Mets currently have a 7 game home winning streak
That makes up a bit for the 2-4 roadtrip.
Like Buck said, to have a good season, need to play well on the road.
Here is the Mets lineup.
@jimmy.adames Nido playing.
Are you excited?
Not at all @taskmaster44450le but can't be too upset at letting the young catcher rest a game, but Vientos on the bench while Vogelbach remains in the lineup is blasphemy #mlb #sports
Buck being Buck it seems. Most are not happy about it.
Syndergaard is getting hit hard. He gave up back to back to Washington I saw.
Thor may not last the season as a Dodger @taskmaster4450le and honestly he's still in the rotation because they have injuries in that rotation that must be scaring the fans.
How quickly he fell.
This is another Harvey type decline.
Keith interviewed Baty. Good stuff. Baty is an intelligent hitter.
Phillies fans are definitely frustrated with Turner, but once he heats up he'll stay hot for the rest of the season and beyond. The guy is way too good @taskmaster4450le
He is an amazing talent. Wouldnt have minded him on the Mets.
Yeah well they have for the next 11 seasons so they best get use to him. At least the Mets were saved on Correa so far.
Baty should have a solid career with the Mets @taskmaster4450le - the Mets should not consider trading him. I don't want the Mets to consider trading either of those four: Alvarez, Baty, Mauricio or Viento. They should sign em long term.
Not all prospects work out. Baty and Alvarez are keepers. Not concerned if they trade VIentos for a piece they need. Mauricio might be one to sell high on.
Going 4-4 with prospects is rare.
It is Cookie day.
Two quality back to back starts for Cookie!
Got the first out.
Turner having a rough start to his Philly career.
Harper beig Harper.
Rips one back through the box.
Nice pitch. K to retire the side.
Now lets get the bats going.
Nola isnt the pitcher he use to be.
This is amazing.
He's just having a rough start. Nola is in line for a HUGE contract. Walker who pitches tomorrow has been a bust so far at 72 million and Scherzer is pitching for the Mets. Are we looking at a sweep? @taskmaster4450le
Yep the Mets are going for the sweep. Walker was a bust so far but nothing like facing your former team to get the juices flowing.
The Mets didnt really go after him so he might have an ax to grind.
A weak AB by Nimmo. Pop up to third.
Lindor putting up some production numbers.
He might drive in 125.
Lindor is not getting the props he should. I know some folks are expecting big boy numbers from him, but this guy is worth every penny for the Mets. He had a rough start like Trea Turner but made up for it so far @taskmaster4450le
The lack of shift is showing his glove...spectacular.
He is producing runs albeit in an odd fashion. That is all that matters at the end of the day.
Dave Kingman. He was exciting on those late 70s teams. There wasnt a lot to cheer about.
The Mets were horrible during King Kong's home run hitting era lol @taskmaster4450le.
He had a couple stretches with the team. He was part of the midnight massacre which got rid of him and he still came back.
The glimpse of hope came when Mookie and Hubie showed up. They were a breath of fresh air.
Lindor hit it in a silo as Murph would say.
Mcneal swinging at the first pitch and NOla with an easy inning.
A big out. Schwarber is a tough out.
@jimmy.adames
Who is a bigger institution for the Mets: Howie or Gary?
Howie without question @taskmaster4450le
Do you listen to the radio much?? I have to say I never do.
But Gary drives me nuts. He talks to damn much.
No, unfortunately I only hear Howie’s highlight calls when I want to get jazzed up after a huge #mets win @taskmaster4450le
Yeah. I dont tune in either. Maybe should watch the game and find the radio feed. LOL
Should do that with ESPN broadcasts.
Pete with a pop up.
He started the game with 4 pop ups. I dont think I have eer seen it.
add Baty to the list.
5-5 in pop ups.
Nola with 17 pitches with two out in the second.
At least Marte did something different. A ground out to SS.
Well that left the park quickly.
1-0 Phillies.
Lindor with a nice play. Cookie needs to settle down and get out of this inning.
At least he limited the damage. Need to get some offense going.
I havent looked at the standings in a while so I have no idea where the Mets are in relation to the Braves.
Both Marlins and Mets are four games back from the Braves. Not bad, still in the vicinity lol and if the playoffs were starting today Mets and Marlins would be in as Wild Cards with the surprising Diamondbacks @taskmaster4450le
Only two months into the season. Most teams can hang around for 2 months.
It is a marathon. Time to get the team going in the right direction. Seems like the SP is getting fixed.
Vogey with a walk to start the inning.
Canha goes yard. Now 2-1.
Vogey is able to walk home.
Here's Nido.
Nido hit that one about as far has he is going to.
No gary, What is to blame for Nido's rough numbers is that he cannot hit.
Side retired. Lindor with a flyout to RF.
Lets see if Cookie can have a shut down inning.
Got the first out. That is crucial. Two more Cookie.
Realmulto with a strike out.
Nimmo with a nice running catch.
Cookie with a shut down inning. Great job.
An easy fly ball for out #1. McNeil 0-2.
Come on Pete.
Pete with a nice hit.
Noah Snydergaard is totally lost. He is nowhere near what he use to be.