- Jon Niese was outstanding this afternoon, going 6.1 innings, and allowing one unearned run on five hits, while striking out six and walking four. He threw a career-high 122 pitches.
- Mets bats came alive today, jumping out to an eight run lead early on. They scored four runs in each of the first two innings. Justin Turner drove in his 20th RBI of the season in the first inning.
- Jose Reyes was fantastic at the plate today. He went 4-5 with two triples. Reyes is just fun to watch. Fred Wilpon may not think he's worth the money, but I beg to differ.
- Josh Thole went 3-4 this afternoon, with three RBIs.
- The bullpen tried to blow it today, but couldn't. Taylor Buchholz allowed three runs in 1.1 innings of work, including a home run to Raul Ibanez. Pedro Beato gave up a run in his 1.1 innings of relief.
Carlos Beltran left today's game with a tight hamstring after the sixth inning. He is expected, however, to be in Monday's lineup.
On a side note, there were a TON of Phillies fans at the stadium today, and while I expected obnoxious behavior from them, it turns out it came from a particular Phillie player instead. While patrolling left field, Raul Ibanez was being heckled by some Mets fans. In response he turned around and spit in their direction.
You keep it classy, Philadelphia.
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