NY Mets. May 2018.

[Used 2 B Hu]

Blowing another late lead I see

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Blowing another late lead I see

They tried to...but somebody screwed up.



They actually went on to win...and got a series split out of the deal.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets win 4-1 for the series split.



Props to Vargas, Gonzo, Rosario...and the BP.

The Goods
Jason Vargas throws 5 scoreless innings in win

Steven Matz has strained left finger


Recap
Mets vs. Braves - Game Recap - May 30, 2018 - ESPN


Box
Mets vs. Braves - Box Score - May 30, 2018 - ESPN

TRAINER'S ROOM:
Mets: LHP Steven Matz is listed day to day, and the team hopes he won't miss a turn in the rotation with a mild strain in his middle left finger. Manager Mickey Callaway said Matz isn't expected to go on the disabled list.


UP NEXT:
Mets: RHP Seth Lugo (1-1, 2.48 ERA) will make his first start of the season as the Mets open a four-game home series against the Chicago Cubs. In 26 starts, he's 12-6 with a 4.09 ERA. He's 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA in one start and two relief appearances when facing the Cubs.

 

[Cyder]

And now they're trying to burn down Citifield.

The Mets are 3-7 in their last 10. If the bullpen was even remotely competent they would have been 7-3, a game out even while running a MASH unit.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

And now they're trying to burn down Citifield.

The Mets are 3-7 in their last 10. If the bullpen was even remotely competent they would have been 7-3, a game out even while running a MASH unit.

So many late leads blown.

It's the exact opposite of April, when the bullpen was locking shit up. Not totally unexpected, teams go through slumps and hot streaks... but I think May is a better indicator of what kind of team we're looking at, rather than the hot April start

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

And now they're trying to burn down Citifield.

The Mets are 3-7 in their last 10. If the bullpen was even remotely competent they would have been 7-3, a game out even while running a MASH unit.

So many late leads blown.

It's the exact opposite of April, when the bullpen was locking shit up. Not totally unexpected, teams go through slumps and hot streaks... but I think May is a better indicator of what kind of team we're looking at, rather than the hot April start

After tonight's game they can turn the page on the calendar, leave May in the rear view, look forward to June and focus on what's ahead. Let's just take it one game at a time...get some of the troops back, make better decisions and go from there.

 

[Cyder]

I think the truth lies somewhere in the middle.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

I think the truth lies somewhere in the middle.

so...like around July?

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

May 31st.

Cubs visit Citi for a *4 gamer.
(*games 2, 3 & 4 will be in the June thread tomorrow)


Cubs vs. Mets - Game Preview - May 31, 2018 - ESPN

Cubs vs. Mets | 05/31/18


Here's to hoping the Amazin's can end May on the positive side of things.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Ugghhh....

Joey "Bats" was up in the 3rd with the bases loaded and 1 only out...

Got 5 pitches but didn't move that bat off his shoulder for any of them.

Strike 1 looking, ball 1, strike 2 looking, ball 2, called 3rd.



Conforto grounded out for the 3rd out.

End of 3, game is scoreless....(for now)

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Robles takes over for Lugo in the 5th...as planned.


Game 1 of the NBA finals will be starting shortly...and it's gonna have my viewing preference & priority.

Go Warriors!

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

I see another move by Callaway has already backfired....lol

Robles walks the 1st hitter he faces in the 5th, gets 2 quick outs, then gives up a 2 run HR.


2-0 Cubs mid 5th.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Blevins couldn't pitch a clean inning so now it's 3-0 Cubs in the 6th.

I know this starter by committee is planned for certain games...but why couldn't Lugo stay for 1 more inning instead of just going 4, then turning it over to Robles/Blevins so soon???
He (Lugo) was doing fine and his pitch count wasn't high.





Meh...whatevs....it's hoops time.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Cubs 5 - Mets 1

Mets end the month 10-18.
27-27....5 GB in the NL east...(4th place)

Cubs vs. Mets - Game Recap - May 31, 2018 - ESPN


TRAINER'S ROOM:
Mets: LHP Steven Matz (mild finger strain) felt good playing catch and intends to throw a bullpen Friday. If all goes well, he could make his next scheduled start Sunday without missing a turn.
RHP Noah Syndergaard, on the 10-day disabled list with a strained ligament in his right index finger, said he'll probably miss one or two starts. ... 3B Todd Frazier (strained left hamstring) played 5 1/2 innings in a rehab game with Triple-A Las Vegas. He went 1 for 3 with an RBI. ... RHP Anthony Swarzak (strained left oblique) is set to pitch an inning for Las Vegas on Friday. His final rehab outing is expected to be Sunday, according to Callaway. ... Sandy Alderson said he's "a little surprised" by how long it's taking slugger Yoenis Cespedes to come back from his strained right hip flexor, an injury the GM said is "somewhat chronic."