Phillies Produce Offensive Fireworks, Mets Lose 9-2
The Phillies put on a 4th of July fireworks show as they blasted the Mets, 9-2.
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The Phillies put on a 4th of July fireworks show as they blasted the Mets, 9-2.
The Yankees and Mets are continuing to delight New Yorkers as the summer months get hotter, both teams are primed for a big second half.
Ruben Tejada personifies the attitude of this Mets team -- go ahead keep overlooking us and pretty soon we will pass you in the standings.
Daniel Murphy finished a homer short of the cycle, doubled twice, drove in four runs and made a leaping catch and diving stop at second base.
Mets third baseman David Wright was beaten out in the National League All-Star fan-voting ballot by the Giants' Pablo Sandoval by 1.6 million votes. And general manager Sandy Alderson took to Twitter to voice his displeasure with the outcome.
The most famous chicken in New York has a new home and two more famous fans.
Despite being traded by New York nearly one year ago, Francisco Rodriguez has never ruled out a future reunion at Citi Field. Apparently the Amazin's haven't either.
Those who want desperately to hang onto the commoner vote will say it's all the Mets fans' fault. They didn't come out for David Wright like they should have. They'd be correct, too.
Here we are in the first full week of July and the New York Mets -- you know that team that everyone just wanted to go away -- are very much a playoff contender.
With their 43 victories so far, the Mets again have at least 40 wins through 81 games for the 13th time in the past 16 seasons.
Despite a healthy lead last week, David Wright finished second in the All-Star fan balloting at third base -- a whopping 1,610,162 votes behind San Francisco's Pablo Sandoval.
The Mets' defense betrayed them on Sunday night as they lost to the Dodgers 8-3.
The Mets extended their winning streak to four behind Johan Santana's brilliant eight innings of shutout ball. They defeated the Dodgers 5-0 on Saturday.
When you are the best pitcher in baseball, deductive reasoning says you are also the best pitcher in the National League. When you are the best pitcher in the National League, you should start the All-Star Game.
Dickey allowed three hits over eight innings to become the Majors' first 12-game winner and lead the New York Mets to a 9-0 victory over the Dodgers on Friday night.
