Built from Within: A New York Mets dynasty

[tejdog1]

Game 27: Mets @ Giants

Mike Pelfrey (3-0, 3.42) vs Jason Schmidt (0-3, 5.14)

The Giants struck for 5 runs in the 2nd off Pelfrey. Lance Niekro singled to lead off, Ray Durham singled with one down, and Mike Matheny singled to load the bases. Schmidt helped himself out with a 2 run single, and Randy Winn completed the job, launching a 3 run shot to open up a 5 run lead for the Giants.

The Mets answered right back with a 4 run top of the 3rd, chasing Schmidt and pulling within one. Lastings Milledge homered to lead off, Paul Lo Duca walked, and with two down, Jeff Keppinger singled to drive Lo Duca in. Kepp then stole second, and scored on Carlos Beltran's homer, drawing the Mets within 1, at 5-4.

"I thought we left Colorado, but I guess not." Tejesh said. "Heilman might turn out to be more of a hero then we thought."

David Wright singled to lead off the 4th, and Milledge blasted his 2nd homer of the game, putting the Mets on top for the first time in the game, 6 to 5. They added a pair in the 5th to widen the lead to 3. Carlos Delgado doubled with 2 down, Wright singled to put runners on the corners, and Endy Chavez singled in Delgado. Milledge smashed one to short which Visquel couldn't handle, and a run scored on the error.

The Mets added a run in the 6th, and Jonathan Broxton came in to pitch the bottom of the inning. They poured it on, adding 2 more in the 7th to take an 11-5 lead. Matt Lindstrom came in to pitch the bottom of the 7th. The Mets won it, going away, 13-7.

[tejdog1]

Game 28: Mets @ Giants

Phillip Humber (0-0, 6.75) vs Matt Cain (1-4, 3.98)

The Mets get their second look at the 3rd of the trifeca of pitchers that will look to headline the future rotation, with Mike Pelfrey and Scott Kazmir, Phillip Humber hopes to make Met fans forget all about the failed Generation K, and look forward to GK2.

Omar Visquel singled with one down in the bottom of the first, stole second, and scored on Moises Alou's single, giving the Giants an early 1-0 lead.

Paul Lo Duca walked to lead off the 3rd, was sacrificed to second, and scored on Jeff Keppinger's single, knotting the game, 1-1. Carlos Beltran singled to lead off the 4th, stole second, and scored on David Wright's 1 out homer, giving Humber and the Mets a 3-1 lead.

The Mets added a pair in the 5th inning. Jose Reyes singled, stole second and third, Carlos Delgado walked with 2 down, Wright was hit by a pitch, and Victor Diaz stroked a double to plate a pair, and put the Mets on top, 5-1.

Randy Winn tripled to lead off the 6th against Humber, Visquel singled him in to bring the Giants within 3. Alou walked, Pedro Feliz hit into a fielder's choice to put runners on 1st and 2nd with one down. Steve Finley singled in a run, and Ray Durham walked to reload the bases, ending Humber's night. Henry Owens came in and got Justin Knoedler to ground out to 2nd, ending the inning, but the Giants were back in it, down 2, at 5-3.

The Mets answered with a 3 run top of the 7th to give themselves a 5 run cushion. Beltran walked, and Delgado homered to open the scoring. David Wright and Victor Diaz followed with singles, and Lo Duca singled one in, putting the Mets ahead 8-3. Octavio Dotel came in to pitch the 7th. Dotel pitched 2 innings, and Jonathan Broxton closed out the game, with the Mets giving Humber his first major league victory, 9-5.

[tejdog1]

Prior to Game 29, the Mets optioned Phillip Humber back to AAA Norfolk, and brought up RP Aaron Gibbons.

"If we're in a blowout type situation, he may get into a game, but it's not likely." Tejesh said.

Game 29: Mets @ Giants

Tom Glavine (3-0, 2.32) vs Jason Woods (0-1, 5.19)

Jose Reyes doubled to lead off the game, and scored on Carlos Beltran's single, giving the Mets an instant and early 1-0 lead.

The Mets exploded for a 6 run 2nd, putting the game away early. Victor Diaz reached on an error by the pitcher, and Lastings Milledge, coming off his worst day in the majors, smashed a 2 run homer. Paul Lo Duca followed with a double, and Glavine singled him in. Jeff Keppinger walked with 2 down, Beltran singled to load the bases, and Carlos Delgado walked to force in a run. David Wright singled to plate a pair, and put NY on top, 7-0.

Glavine went 6 innings, allowing 2 runs, and left with an 11-2 lead. Matthew Lindstrom pitched an inning, and then Aaron Gibbons made his major league debut, coming in to pitch the 8th. Gibbons allowed 3 runs on 4 hits and a walk in his 2 innings of work, and the Mets won it, 12-5.

[rolliefingers08]

did you play any of the games in this dynasty?

[tejdog1]

Nope, I always manage them. I don't exactly have the best hand-eye coordination ;)

[JoeyMcM93]

What do you expect when your closer is a gutless, spineless girly man?

:lmao: Enough said right there.

[JoeyMcM93]

Nope, I always manage them. I don't exactly have the best hand-eye coordination

Haha, you're doing a hell of a job managing though.

[tejdog1]

Game 30: Mets @ Marlins

Scott Kazmir (2-1, 4.67) vs Ricky Nolasco (2-2, 4.73)

The Mets batted around in the opening inning, scoring 4 runs on 5 hits and a walk. Jose Reyes drew that walk to lead off, stole 2 bases, and scored on Carlos Beltran's 1 out homer. Carlos Delgado then singled and scored on David Wright's homer. Victor Diaz and Lastings Milledge followed with singles, and Joe Hieptas walked to fill the bases, but Kazmir and Reyes couldn't drive anymore runs in, and after a half inning, the Mets led, 4-0.

Hanley Ramirez walked to lead off the Florida first, advanced to second on Miguel Cabrera's groundout, and scored on Jason Stokes 2 out RBI single, carving the Met lead to 3, at 4-1.

The Mets put up 5 more in the 2nd to blow the game open. Jeff Keppinger singled to lead off, and stole second. Beltran doubled him home. Wright singled home Beltran, ending Nolasco's night. Anibal Sanchez came in and didn't fare much better. Diaz singled, Milledge doubled Wright in, and with two down, Kazmir singled home the pair, for a 9-1 Met lead.

Scott Kazmir went the distance, and the Mets won it easily, 10-3. After the game, they activated Pedro Martinez off the 15 day DL and sent RP Aaron Gibbons to AA Binghamton.

[tejdog1]

Game 31: Mets @ Marlins

Aaron Heilman (2-0, 3.25) vs Dontrelle Willis (4-1, 1.98)

The Mets rested several of their regulars against the Marlins ace, going with the C+ lineup. Lastings Milledge batted leadoff for the first time in his career, Paul Lo Duca was moved up to the 2 hole, Carlos Beltran, David Wright and Victor Diaz hit 3-4-5, and then the bench filled out the rest of the lineup. Eli Marrero played second base and hit 6th, Chris Woodward started at short, batting 7th, and Ty Wiggington batted 8th and played first.

Jason Stokes walked to lead off the 2nd, and Dan Uggla reached on a David Wright error, setting up the Marlins. Robert Andino singled to drive Stokes in, putting the Marlins ahead, 1-0. Hanley Ramirez and Jeremy Hermida singled with one down, and Miguel Cabrera lofted a sac fly to center, doubling the Marlins lead in the 3rd.

The Mets got a run back in the 4th. Woodward doubled with one down, and Wiggy singled him home, halving the deficit, 2-1. The Mets grabbed the lead in the 5th, with a pair. Beltran singled to lead off, and stole second, scoring on David Wright's triple. Diaz singled Wright in, and the Mets led, 3-2.

The Mets extended the lead with a pair in the 7th. Diaz singled to lead off, Woody reached on an error by Robert Andino, and pinch hitter Jose Reyes singled Diaz in with two down. Milledge followed with an RBI single, but was thrown out trying to steal, and the Mets settled for a 5-2 lead. Henry Owens came in to pitch the bottom of the 7th.

Owens pitched 2 scoreless innings, and Billy Wagner survived a shaky 9th, earning the save, and the Mets won it, 5-2.

[tejdog1]

Game 32: Mets @ Marlins

Brian Bannister (2-2, 3.55) vs Jeremy Affeldt (1-4, 2.98)

Dan Uggla and Robert Andino singled with one down in the 2nd, and Jai Miller singled Uggla in. Ben Garcia followed with a 2 run double, putting the Marlins on top, 3-0.

Jose Reyes walked to lead off the 3rd, Jeff Keppinger singled, putting runners on the corners. Carlos Beltran hit into a double play, driving Reyes in, bringing the Mets to within 2.

The Mets cut the lead to 1, in the top of the 7th. Paul Lo Duca tripled to lead off, and scored on pinch hitter Eli Marrero's sac fly. The Mets loaded the bases with one down, but weren't able to push the tying run across. Octavio Dotel came in to pitch the 7th for NY.

Dotel pitched a perfect 7th, and Matt Lindstrom came in to pitch the 8th. Lindstrom pitched a scoreless 8th, but Jason Vargas closed it out for the Marlins in the 9th, and the Mets lost, 3-2.

[Dom2662]

Looks very nice man, this is in my top 5 for sure.

[tejdog1]

Looks very nice man, this is in my top 5 for sure.

Awwww, thanks :)

[tejdog1]

Game 33: Mets @ Pirates

Pedro Martinez (3-0, 2.61) vs Mike Ricketts (2-2, 6.46)

Pedro Martinez makes his first start in 15 days, and is on a strict 75 pitch count.

"We'll look to get him 5, maybe 6 innings. But not more." Tejesh said.

That plan got short-circuited, as Pedro surrendered 4 runs on 4 hits in the opening inning. Chris Duffy doubled with one down, Jason Bay walked, and Craig Wilson doubled the pair home. Jack Wilson doubled Craig in, and Jose Bautista singled Jack in, putting the Pirates on top, 4-0.

Pedro went 4 innings, and then was pinch hit for by Endy Chavez in the 5th. Chavez walked, Jose Reyes singled, and Jeff Keppinger doubled the pair in, halving the Pirate lead. Jonathan Broxton came in to pitch the 5th, and threw up a 0. The Mets rewarded Broxton, with a 5 run 6th inning. David Wright singled to lead off, Lastings Milledge singled with one down to put runners on the corners, and Joe Hieptas, filling in for Paul Lo Duca, singled Wright home. Ty Wiggington pinch hit for Broxton and singled Milledge in. Reyes singled to load the bases, and Keppinger doubled to unload them, putting NY on top, 7-4.

Matthew Lindstrom came in to pitch the bottom of the 6th, and he threw up a zero, and the Mets added a pair in the 7th. Hieptas singled with one down, pinch hitter Eli Marrero doubled to put two in scoring position, and Jose Reyes doubled the pair in, opening up a 9-4 lead. Tanyon Sturtze came in to pitch the bottom of the inning for NY. Sturtze went 3 innings for the save, and the Mets won easily, 13-4.

[tejdog1]

Game 34: Mets @ Pirates

Tom Glavine (4-0, 2.43) vs Ian Snell (3-1, 3.34)

Carlos Delgado singled to leadoff the 2nd, and was erased on a fielder's choice off the bat off David Wright. Victor Diaz walked to move Wright to second, and Paul Lo Duca's 2 out single drove Wright in, putting NY on top, 1-0.

Ian Snell singled to lead off the 3rd, and scored on Sean Casey's homer, putting the Pirates ahead, 2-1.

The Mets answered with a 3 run 4th, regaining the lead. David Wright singled and was erased on a Victor Diaz FC, 5-4. Lastings Milledge walked, Lo Duca singled to load the bases, and Glavine walked to force in a run. Jose Reyes then followed with a 2 run single, making it 4-2, NY.

Chris Duffy singled with one down in the 6th, Jason Bay walked, and Jack Wilson was hit by a pitch, loading the bases. Jose Bautista cracked a grand slam, giving Pittsburgh a 6-4 lead.

The Mets answered right back with a 3 run top of the 7th. Reyes and Jeff Keppinger walked to lead off, and both were erased on a 4-5-6 double play, leaving Carlos Beltran on first and two down. Carlos Delgado was hit by a pitch, and David Wright smashed a 3 run shot, putting NY back ahead, 7-6. Octavio Dotel came in to pitch the 7th for NY.

Dotel and Henry Owens built the bridge, but Billy Wagner burned it down. Neil Walker doubled with one down, and scored on Chris Duffy's sac fly, tying the game 7 and 7.

As has been the Mets MO this season, they struck right back in the next frame, scoring a run in the 10th to retake the lead, 8 to 7. Victor Diaz doubled to lead off, Lastings Milledge singled, and pinch hitter Chris Woodward lifted a sac fly to right, scoring Diaz. Aaron Heilman came in to try and nail down the victory.

Heilman, however, also blew the save. Craig and Jack Wilson singled to open the frame, and Jose Bautista walked to load the bases with no out. Jose Castillo lifted a sac fly to tie the game, and Heilman then got out of further trouble, leaving the game knotted at 8.

The Mets struck back once more, this time with a 3 spot in the 11th. Keppinger singled off Kip Wells to lead it off, and scored on Beltran's homer. Wright then hit a one out homer, capping the scoring and putting NY on top, 11-8. Mike Pelfrey tried for the 3rd time to nail it down.

As was the nature of the game, the Pirates scored twice in the bottom of the 11th, this time falling short in their bid to force a 12th. Sean Casey and Chris Duffy singled to lead off the inning, but mercifully (for the Mets), Jason Bay grounded into a 6-4-3 double play. Craig Wilson hit a 2 run homer, drawing Pittsburgh to within one, at 11-10, but Jack Wilson grounded out to finally put an end to the insanity.

"Wow. This is the type of game you have nightmares for weeks." Tejesh said.

[Dom2662]

Awwww, thanks

No problem man. :)

[tejdog1]

Game 35: Mets @ Pirates

Scott Kazmir (3-1, 4.25) vs Paul Maholm (1-4, 7.40)

Chris Duffy singled and came around to score on Jack Wilson's one out single, putting the Pirates on top, 1-0, in the first inning.

Lastings Milledge singled and stole second with two down in the 2nd, Ty Wiggington, giving Carlos Delgado a day off, walked, and Paul Lo Duca homered, putting the Mets ahead, 3-1.

The Mets busted the game open with a 4 run 3rd. Jose Reyes walked to lead off and stole 2 bases, scoring on Jeff Keppinger's single. Kepp stole second and scored on Carlos Beltran's homer. David Wright and Victor Diaz followed with singles, and Milledge lifted a sac fly to score Wright, putting the Mets on top by 6, at 7-1.

Kazmir went 6 strong innings, and the Mets cruised to an 18-2 victory, putting up back to back 3 spots in the 4th and 5th innings, and a 4 spot in the 7th.

[tejdog1]

Game 36: Marlins @ Mets

Jeremy Affeldt (2-4, 2.96) vs Aaron Heilman (4-0, 3.14)

The Mets pounced on Affeldt for 4 runs on 6 hits in the opening inning. Jeff Keppinger singled with one down, and Carlos Delgado doubled with two down to put two in scoring position. David Wright, Victor Diaz, Lastings Milledge and Eli Marrero followed with run scoring singles to give Heilman a 4 run lead.

The Mets backed that up with a 2 run 2nd. Kepp walked with one down, Carlos Beltran singled, and Delgado walked to load the bases. Wright and Diaz walked to force 2 in, opening up a 6-0 lead.

In the top of the 3rd, Heilman faltered, allowing 3 runs. Erick Aybar and Reynel Pinto doubled to lead off, Hanley Ramirez singled Pinto in, and Jeremy Hermida doubled Ramirez in, drawing the Marlins back to within 3, at 6-3.

Heilman singled and scored on Beltran's 2 out single in the bottom of the 3rd, getting one of those runs back and putting NY on top, 7 to 3.

Heilman went 7 strong innings allowing nothing further, and Octavio Dotel came in to pitch the 8th and 9th. Dotel allowed a run in the 9th, but nothing more, and the Mets won it, 8 to 4.

[tejdog1]

Game 37: Marlins @ Mets

Scott Olsen (1-3, 4.23) vs Brian Bannister (2-3, 3.69)

Hanley Ramirez reached on an error by Bannister to lead off the game, Jeremy Hermida walked, and the two successfully executed a double steal. Jason Stokes singled the pair home with one down, putting the Marlins on top, 2-0.

Jeff Keppinger singled to lead off the 4th, and then the walk parade began. Carlos Beltran and Carlos Delgado walked to load the bases, and David Wright walked to force in a run. Lastings Milledge then walked with one down to force another run in, tying the game at 2.

The Mets went then extra base crazy in the next inning. Jose Reyes and Keppinger doubled to lead off, Beltran singled Kepp in, and Wright homered with one down to plate the 3rd and 4th runs of the inning, putting the Mets ahead, 6 to 2.

The Marlins and Mets traded 2 run innings in the 6th, and heading to the 7th, the Mets led it, 8 to 4. Octavio Dotel came in to pitch the 7th for NY. Dotel pitched a scorless 7th, and the Mets added a pair in the bottom of the inning, so Matthew Lindstrom came in to pitch the 8th and 9th for NY. Lindstrom dominated, striking out 5 in his 2 innings of work, and the Mets won it, 10-4.

[tejdog1]

Game 38: Marlins @ Mets

Josh Johnson (2-0, 2.15) vs Mike Pelfrey (4-0, 4.59)

David Wright walked to lead off the 2nd, and with two down, Paul Lo Duca walked, and Pelfrey helped himself with a RBI single, driving Wright in and putting the Mets on top, 1-0.

Jeff Keppinger singled to open the 3rd and scored on Carlos Delgado's homer. Victor Diaz followed with a 2 out solo shot, capping the 3 run inning and giving the Mets a 4-0 lead. Lo Duca led off the 4th with a solo homer, extending the lead to 5-0.

The dreaded leadoff walk did Pelfrey in in the 5th. He walked Jai Miller leading off, Erick Aybar followed with a single to put runners on first and third. Hanley Ramirez lifted a one out sac fly to score Miller, and Jeremy Hermida walked to put runners on first and second. Miguel Cabrera singled Aybar in, drawing the Marlins to within 3, at 5-2.

Pelfrey tripled leading off the 6th and scored on Jose Reyes' grounder, extending the lead to 6-2.

Hanley Ramirez walked with one down in the 7th, and Hermida singled to put runners on the corners. Cabrera doubled one in, and Stokes singled in another, drawing the Marlins to within 2, at 6 to 4. Henry Owens came in and induced a double play, ending the threat without further damage.

Lastings Milledge and Paul Lo Duca drew back to back walks leading off the 8th, but Endy Chavez hit into a double play, leaving Milly on third and 2 down. Reyes walked and stole second, and Kepp came through, singling to drive Milly in, extending the lead to 7-4. Billy Wagner came in to pitch the 9th and struck out the side.

[tejdog1]

Prior to Game #39, the Mets promoted AA SP Jon Niese to AAA Norfolk, and A SP Mark Bowden to AA Binghamton

Game 39: Rockies @ Mets

"We're going to skip Pedro's turn in the rotation this time around. No health concerns, just a little precaution we'll be taking from time to time with our top two."

Luke Hudson (0-0, 4.11) vs Tom Glavine (4-0, 3.35)

David Wright homered to lead off the 2nd, opening the scoring. Lastings Milledge walked and stole 2nd with one down, and Joe Hieptas walked, to put runners on 1st and 2nd. Glavine helped himself by doubling in a run. Jose Reyes walked to put runners on the corners, and an error by 2nd baseman Luis Gonzalez allowed Hieptas to score, putting NY on top, 3-0.

That would be all the scoring in the game, as Glavine went the distance on a 1 hit shutout.

"At least we got that hit out of the way early." Tejesh said, smiling slightly.

[Dom2662]

Good job pitching that 1 hitter with Glavine. Looking forward to more.

[tejdog1]

Game 40: Rockies @ Mets

Byung Kim (1-5, 8.36) vs Scott Kazmir (4-1, 4.07)

Jose Reyes walked to lead off the 1st, stole 2 bases, and scored on Jeff Keppinger's single, giving the Mets a 1-0 lead. Spaz Crapsui tied it with a homer in the second.

Yorbit Torrealba and Spaz singled to lead off the 7th, and a Kim bunt moved them to second and third. Jason Michaels' groundout scored Torrealbe, putting the Rockies ahead, 2-1.

The Mets tied it in their half of the inning. Paul Lo Duca and pinch hitter Endy Chavez walked with one down, and Reyes singled to load the bases. Kepp grounded out to drive in Lo Duca, knotting the game 2 to 2. Octavio Dotel came in to pitch the 8th.

"[Henry] Owens was complaining of a tired arm, so we've curtailed his innings for a while, which is why Octavio has been seeing more action. Not to mention the fact I need to get him some much needed work." Tejesh said.

Dotel pitched a perfect 8th, and the Mets scored a pair in the bottom of the inning to take a 4-2 lead. Carlos Delgado doubled to lead off and scored on Victor Diaz' single. Lastings Milledge grounded out, advancing Diaz to 2nd, and Lo Duca drove him in with a single. Billy Wagner came in to save it for NY, and threw a scoreless 9th.

[tejdog1]

Game 41: Rockies @ Mets

Jeff Francis (1-4, 7.18) vs Aaron Heilman (5-0, 3.24)

The Rockies jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning off Heilman. Luis Gonzalez singled with one down, stole second, and scored on Todd Helton's single, Matt Hoilday singled to follow, and Garrett Atkins singled with two down, driving Helton in.

The Mets got a run back in the 3rd. Jose Reyes walked, stole second, and scored on Carlos Delgado's single, halving the Rockies lead to 2-1.

The Mets took the lead in the 5th, with a 3 spot. Jeff Keppinger singled to lead off, stole second, and scored on Carlos Beltran's single. Beltran then stole second, and scored on David Wright's 2 run homer, putting NY on top, 4-2.

Heilman was allowed to start the 6th despite bulling his way through a hit filled 5 innings, and that cost him. Jeff Francis singled to lead off the 6th, and Jason Michaels homered, tying the game and ending Heilman's night. Matthew Lindstrom came in to pitch, and allowed nothing more. However, he faultered in the 7th, aided by his own error. Atkins doubled to lead off, and Yorbit Torrealba reached on Lindstrom's error, putting runners on the corners with no out. Spaz Crapsui grounded out to third, scoring Atkins. Jason Michaels then hit his second 2 run homer in as many innings, putting the Rockies ahead, 7-4. The Mets lost by that score.

[D-Unit]

I love your dynasty and everything, but have you considered using some colors? It would make your dynasty look a lot more presentable.

What system are you playing on by the way?

[tejdog1]

Game 42: Diamondbacks @ Mets

Miguel Batista (4-2, 2.44) vs Brian Bannister (3-3, 3.80)

Jose Reyes walked, stole second, and scored on Carlos Delgado's 2 out single, putting the Mets on top early, 1-0.

The D'Backs answered with a 3 run 3rd to take the lead. Todd Wilson and Justin Upton singled to lead off, and after back to back grounders by Batista and Shawn Hairston, three straight singles scored 2 runs. Orlando Hudson, Ryan Howard and Conor Jackson all singled to plate a pair, putting Arizona on top, 3-1.

Reyes singled to lead off the bottom of the 3rd, stole 2 bases, and scored on Jeff Keppinger's groundout, pulling the Mets within 1, at 3-2.

The D'Backs scored 3 in the 5th to chase Bannister, and also creating the shortest start of the season for NY. Hudson doubled to lead off and scored on Jackson's single. Jackson stole 2nd, and Luis Garcia doubled him in. Wilson walked and Upton singled Garcia in, ending Bannister's night after 4 2/3 ineffective innings. Tanyon Sturtze came in and got the final out of the 5th.

Endy Chavez singled with one down in the 5th, pinch hitting for Sturtze, Reyes, Keppinger and Carlos Beltran all walked to force in a run, but Carlos Delgado and David Wright failed to capitalize on the opportunity, and the Mets settled for a run, cutting the lead to 3. Henry Owens came in to pitch the 6th.

Owens allowed a pair of runs in his inning of work, and the Mets turned once more to Jonathan Broxton to absorb the final 3 innings.

"We hate doing that to him, but we don't have anyone else to go to, having used Sturtze and Owens." Tejesh said.

Broxton worked two scoreless innings, and the Mets got to his spot in the order in the 8th, so Chris Woodward pinch hit and drove in a pair, drawing the Mets back within 3. Tom Glavine came in to pitch the 9th.

"Side effect of the 6 man rotation." Tejesh explained. Glavine worked a scoreless 9th, but the Mets couldnt generate anymore offense, and lost for the 2nd time in a row, their first multiple game losing streak of the season.

"An all around ugly game." Tejesh noted.