Well, the Mets pulled it off last night defeating the Rockies 2-1. The bull pen was magnificent again allowing just 1 hit, 3 BB and 0 runs while recording 4 Ks in the final three innings. And for the second day in a row, one of their members (Pedro Feliciano) was awarded the victory. The Mets have now won 7 in a row and 9 of their last 11.
Oh, they're dinged up like most teams with Moises Alou (OF) probably done for the year (again) and his career may be over. Ryan Church (OF) is still reeling from the two concussions he's suffered (the first in spring training). Luis Castillo (2B) is on the DL as is Trot Nixon (OF), Tony Armas (RHP), Angel Pagan (OF) and Matt Wise (RHP). Orlando Hernandez (RHP) is still rehabing down in Florida.
But they're getting some great production from the guys who are filling in. For example, Damion Easley got the game winner last night with a solo homerun in the bottom of the eighth. And the pitching is suddenly unhittable--literally. The pitching staff has allowed just 3 hits in each of the last four games.
With this current streak, the Mets have improved to 49-44 and are just 1 1/2 games back of the Phillies tied for second with the Florida Marlins. With lots of baseball yet to be played, this is still anyone's division to win.
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