Coming into the game on a three game slide the Mets looked to their “Stopper” Johan Santana and he was all world. Not that he was perfect, seven innings, seven hits, walked one and struck out four. He did get out some early trouble but wound up giving up a two run double to opposing pitcher Tim Redding. Santana got his footing and finished strong setting down the last 10 Nats he faced. He also added to the Mets offensive attack, on a weird night of cue shots and some sloppy defense by Washington, Santana had two doubles, both hit hard. Santana also made a great defensive play on a dribbler up the third base line in the second inning.
Did I write “all world” yet, oh yeah, I did.
- Duaner Sanchez continues to impress since coming off the DL, he struck out Ryan Zimmerman while throwing a perfect eighth.
- Billy Wagner after giving up a leadoff walk in the ninth kept up his perfect ‘08 season thus far by striking out the final two batters in the inning. Billy’s yet to yield a run or a hit in the eight innings he’s pitched.
That new windup is doing just fine, nice.
- Carlos Beltran finally had a bit of luck tonight. He went 2-3 and hit the ball hard all night, missing some gloves for a change. Beltran also scored from first on a bad throw from Zimmerman, after having to stop at second, Beltran flew around the bases and looked good doing so.
- Carlos Delgado had an RBI on a FC grounder and also singled in the eighth going the other way.
- Angel Pagan stole second and third in the sixth inning and scored on a Brian Schneider grounder.
- Ryan Church had a very good night with a couple of defensive gems and went 2-4 with two RBI’s.
- Luis Castillo went 2-5 with an RBI and a run scored
- Wright and Reyes were the only Mets not to get a hit tonight.
Good win, beat a team they should, especially with Santana out there. Great stat from SNY tonight, Santana so far this season, 32k’s only five walks, nice.
