Is Tatis having a comeback, or does a jersey with the #17 somehow channel the energy of Mex and allow its wearer to fuel a team? The one jersey to rule them all if you will.

Pelf gave up a lot of hits, but managed to keep himself out of trouble. He kept his walks down (1), his strikeouts up (6), hit not batters, no wild pitches. He even went long, going a full seven, during which he only gave up two runs. Quite a nice effort for Pelf, who’s job is in fact on the line. Pedro is chilling in NY and scheduled to go in just a few days. At the very least, this could buy him some time, possible putting the hook back around Vargas . Unfortunately for him, he gets the no decision, as the Mets took their time to score. Dirty gets the win, pitching a 1, 2, 3 eight inning, and Billy gets his eleventh save of the season and three strikeouts.

Reyes stole a base and Delgado went 2 for 4, but who cares. All thats important, was the three run rally. After being shutdown scoring wise for seven full innings, the Mets did what needed doing. Wright doubled in the lead off spot, and in an effort to remind everyone why he hits next, Beltran homered to tie it up. Well played Carlos. Well played. Rather than spoil the fun, Carlos Delgado singled. Evans moved up a base in a PR situation, Schneider got intentionally walked, and using his all powerful jersey, Tatis once again had the game winner, a single into the outfield to score Evans. As my grandmother always said, victory is a dish best served by Fernando Tatis.

Delgado by the way, went 5 for 12 against LA after riding the bench for two days. Maybe he should just always bat angry.

For those who aren’t quite into my 17 theory, something to chew on: Keith Hernandez, the greatest Met in Met history, wore the #17, and belongs in the Hall of Fame. Tatis, in the #17, had his second game winner in a week, after being banished from baseball for quite some time, for being not good. David Wright, hit his 17th double to start the rally. Earlier in the game, Jose Reyes stole his 17th base. Joe Smith’s favorite magazine: Seventeen. Coincidences? I think not.