Last week it was the Brewers and this week it was the Cubs. Chicago rolled into town and left with their tail between their legs the Mets won three of four. The opener and today’s finale were close but the Mets also ran up the score yesterday. Of course Tuesday’s game isn’t worth talking about because at the end of the day, the Mets have reclaimed first place with a game and a half cushion.
The big scare was Jose Reyes leaving the series with a hamstring injury. He missed today’s game and they’re calling it cramping but hamstrings are funny injury, especially for a player who relies so much on his speed. There’s no doubt losing Reyes is a huge blow, especially with the Yankees rolling into town, but the Mets will just have to make do.
Carlos Delgado may be flirting with the Mendoza line, but he’s made his hits count. In his last seven games, he’s had just seven hits but he’s also driven in seven runs. Still, three homers and a .220 batting average isn’t what we’re paying Delgado for and you hope with Reyes possibly missing time, Delgado can pick up the slack a bit.
Jorge Sosa has been very solid since being called up. He’s 3-0 and his latest outing yesterday was a one run, seven inning start. His strikeout to walk ratio isn’t all that great (12/8) so you wonder how long he can keep it up but we’ll take it while we can.
And speaking of pitchers, Billy Wagner has been lights out. He’s given up just one earned run in 17 innings and he’s a perfect nine for nine in save opportunities. And his batting average against is a microscopic .169. Against lefties, he’s been totally stingy and he’s given up just one hit in twelve at bats.
The Yankees are next, and we’re catching them this time before Roger Clemens makes his debut. I like our chances considering the Yankees struggles of late.
