Carlos Delgado’s bat came alive, Peter Frampton style.

Delgado had two homeruns, his first multi HR game since last May, both solo shots. He finished 2 for 2 with 2 BB (one intentional) and the big post game talk will now surely be a mix of his rediscovered power and refusal to take a curtain call. Fellow slumper Castillo went 3 for 5 with a double. Reyes started the Mets half of the first with a double, advanced to third on a sacrifice and took home on a wild pitch, as everyone got involved today. In more surprises, Casanova homered, part of a 3 for 4 day for him as well.

Mix in some stellar defense, with a great catch by Beltran and an amazing catch in the outfield by Church , one that involved him hitting the ground while remaining in possession of the ball, and Beltran sliding to avoid a collision. Figgy takes the win, giving up all 3 runs in the sixth after a strong first five innings. Show was show, the defense kept him in it. Feliciano added an inning of hitless relief, while Billy finally ended his hitless streak in the ninth.

The bats were alive, which considering the teams historic struggle against Smoltz, who’s been lights out in general this year, this could turn out to be a big game for them. Its too early I think to overreact, even if it does balance out all the overreacting we’ve done the other way. Smotlz’s previous decimal level ERA is now a solid 2. Hopefully the press won’t hound Carlos too much over his refusal to take a curtain call.