Mets Offense Comes Alive
By Dalton Scantling on April 22, 2011 at 1:49 pm in Mets
This has been a rough start to the season for the New York Mets. After starting the season 3-1, the Mets have been sliding down a very steep hill. Going into last night’s game the Mets were a disappointing 5-13 meaning they were just 2-12 since their nice start. While their offense hasn’t been horrible, their pitching staff has been. They currently have a team of ERA of 4.95 good for 28th in the MLB. While some of that has to do with missing their best pitcher, Johan Santana, the other guys in the rotation have to step it up.
Last night Chris Capuano decided it was time for him to step it up, and the offense thanked him for his help. Capuano went seven strong innings giving up one run while striking out four. The offense provided nine runs on eight hits in Jason Bay’s return to the lineup. The nine runs matched their season high.
“It’s nice to have those kinds of games where you have the good starting pitching and the hitting,” David Wright said.
Bay brought so much needed energy to the Mets team. He not only gave their lineup a much needed spark, but he also fired the guys up in the clubhouse.
“Obviously having Jason Bay back — to pull these guys together is one of the best things that could happen,” manager Terry Collins said. “I think his presence in the clubhouse, in the dugout, and on the field is a big factor.”
The Mets avoided getting swept by the lowly Astros who are just 7-12. By avoiding the sweep the Mets moved their record to 6-13 and will look to improve on their record when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight. The 8-9 Diamondbacks will send Joe Saunders to the mound while the Mets will have their opening day starter, Mike Pelfrey, out there. Both Saunders(6.92 ERA) and Mike Pelfrey(9.72 ERA) have really struggled so far. Pelfrey knows he has to pitch better.
“You can’t feel sorry for yourself because nobody else in the league is going to feel sorry for you,” Pelfrey said. “I definitely have to be better.”
The Mets are currently 1-2 on their six game homestand and 2-8 at home on the year. Arizona is currently 4-4 on the road. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM at Citi Field.
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