Mets crush Dodgers in Game 2, sweep doubleheader

Posted on 27 Apr 2010 by Danielle

For the first time since 1971, when Tom Seaver and Jerry Koosman took the mound, the New York Mets swept a double header from the LA Dodgers.

The big bats finally woke up today as David Wright drove in four runs, Ike Davis added three RBIs, and the streaking Mets won their sixth straight game, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-5.

More fans showed for the originally scheduled nightcap and watched as 35-year-old rookie reliever Hisanori Takahashi bailed out a Mets starter for the second time in five days, this time Oliver Perez. Unfortunately or fortunately, depending on how you look at it, neither the good, nor bad Ollie showed up tonight.

Wright hit a bases-loaded triple, Davis had a two-run double and New York set a season high for runs while improving to 8-1 on its 10-game homestand.

The surge has coincided with the arrival of Davis, a rookie first baseman who was called up from the minors on April 19. He helped the Mets earn their first doubleheader sweep of the Dodgers since Aug. 28, 1971, at Shea Stadium.

New York opened a 3-0 lead against knuckleballer Charlie Haeger in the first inning on an RBI single by Jose Reyes, a run-scoring triple by Jason Bay, and Davis' sacrifice fly.

Another walk-filled meltdown by winless left-hander Oliver Perez helped the Dodgers tie it in the fourth, but that's when Manuel turned to Takahashi.

The left-hander from Japan forced home the tying run with a two-out walk to Reed Johnson, then struck out James Loney on a borderline 3-2 pitch, prompting a vehement argument from Loney that got him ejected by plate umpire Angel Campos.

Takahashi hung around and tossed 3 1-3 strong innings, allowing one run and striking out five for his latest big effort in long relief.

A non-roster invite to spring training, he fanned seven in three impressive innings Friday night against Atlanta for his first major league win. Takahashi entered that game as a replacement for John Maine, who came out early with pain in his non-pitching arm.

Wright, who began the day in a 7-for-42 slump (.167), punched an RBI single to right-center in the fifth for his 1,000th career hit, snapping a 3-all tie.

Davis followed with a two-run double, and Wright made it 10-3 in the sixth with his triple off George Sherrill moments after a key throwing error by shortstop Jamey Carroll.

Ollie threw 3.2 innings and gave up three runs on three hits and four walks, while striking out two. His ERA landed at 4.35.

Takahashi continued to impress, pitching 3.1 innings and only allowing a run on one walk and two hits, while striking out five. His ERA is 3.77.

Jenry Mejia also looked impressive, throwing a scoreless inning to drop his ERA to 1.80.

Raul Valdes came in to finish off the game, giving up a run on two hits before closing out Los Angeles.

But the story of the night was truly the offense.

Angel Pagan went 1-3, scoring three times and walking twice.

Luis Castillo also had a solid night, going 1-2 with a run scored and two walks.

Jose Reyes had a 1-5 night, scoring three times and knocking in a run.

Jason Bay also contributed a hit and a RBI on his third triple of the year, matching his '09 season total for triples.

The always impressive Ike Davis continued to tear up the pitching with his 1-2 night that knocked in three runs.

Jeff Francouer, who came into the first game in the eighth inning, was 1-4 in the second game.

Henry Blanco had a good evening with his 2-4 performance that included a run scored.

The player of the game, of course, was David Wright who not only was 3-3 with two singles, a triple, a walk, and FOUR RBI's, but also obtained his 1000th career hit.

His fantastic night at the plate bumped his average all the way up to .261.

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Mets take Game 1 of Double Dip against Dodgers

Posted on 27 Apr 2010 by Danielle

Yeah, say that one three times fast.

While Johan Santana might not have had his best stuff of the year thus far, it was certainly a solid performance by the former Cy Young winner.

Despite hurling fifty pitches in the first two innings, Johan gutted it out through six innings and 115 pitches, 77 of which were strikes. He gave up four hits, walked three, and struck out six over the six innings, lowering his ERA to 3.08 on the year.

The Mets didn't score until the second inning, after David Wright walked, Ike Davis doubled to left, and Gary Matthews, Jr. was intentionally walked. Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda through a wild pitch in the dirt that allowed Wright to score and make it 1-0 New York.

In the fourth inning, Jason Bay ended his home run drought, clocking one to center field on a 1-0 count to put the Mets up 2-0.

New York added some insurance runs in the seventh when, with Rod Barajas, the pinch-hitting Jeff Francouer, and Angel Pagan occupying the bases, Luis Castillo singled to center, scoring Barajas and Francouer.

After Johan was lifted from the game, Fernando Nieve and Pedro Feliciano combined for three scoreless innings and one hit (Nieve) to Andre Either.

Pagan, Castillo, Jose Reyes, and Barajas all went 1-4, with Barajas scoring once and Castillo knocking in two.

Jason Bay went 1-3 with his first home run of the year.

Even Johan Santana joined in on the hit parade with a single in the fifth.

David Wright had a solid first game, going 1-3 with a run scored and a stolen base. His average jumped slightly to .227 on the year.

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It's Here: Hot off the presses... David Wright and the Situation

Posted on 08 Apr 2010 by Danielle

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No April Fools: Wright to team up with Pirates. Sort of.

Posted on 01 Apr 2010 by Danielle

This isn’t an April Fool’s joke. I swear.

David Wright, the NY Mets third baseman, announced he will be working with the Pirates...

Pirate brands, that is.

While the timing is sure to catch more than a few baseball fans off-guard, the collaboration between the popular Met and Pirate Brands may prove to be a genuine hit.

The Sea Cliff (NY)-based company produces all-natural, trans fat and gluten free snacks that include Pirate’s Booty, Potato Flyers, Smart Puffs and Tings. The company, which was founded in 1987, believes that taste and fun should not have to be ‘snackrificed’ for health.

“I first discovered Pirate’s Booty on one of my visits to Energy Kitchen in New York City,” Wright said in a press release distributed by M. Booth & Associates. “Pirate’s Booty Aged White Cheddar was the first flavor I tried, and I was instantly hooked. Then, I read the nutritional label, and it was a no-brainer from there.”

The marketing firm will also work in conjunction with Wright’s Foundation to support a healthy development in New York-area children, as well as those in his hometown of Norfolk, VA.

The Mets would not immediately comment on Wright’s newfound partnership, though manager Jerry Manuel did breathe a sigh of relief upon hearing that Wright, a four-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, will be available for the Opening Day contest against the Florida Marlins.

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ARTICLE: David Wright and a PB & J Sandwich

Posted on 26 Feb 2010 by Danielle

Last month the Mets held a media event in the clubhouse at Citi Field, and David Wright made the trip to speak about the coming season.

When it was over, he pulled out a zippered, soft-sided blue lunch box that he had brought with him from his Manhattan apartment, unzipped it and retrieved a peanut butter, honey and jelly sandwich that he had made a few hours earlier.

By his own estimate, Wright eats these sandwiches 75 to 80 percent of the 365 days on the calendar, and he makes almost all of them himself.

“He eats them nonstop, sometimes even for dinner,” Jeff Francoeur said.

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ARTICLE: After HR's fall off, Mets' Wright adds muscle

Posted on 21 Feb 2010 by Danielle

Click here to read. It's an excellent, insightful article.

I'm glad to see that David has gotten stronger over the off-season to help rectify some of his power issues. Combined with the lowering of the wall at Citi Field, he should have a little more pop this season.

Do I think he's going to crack forty homers this year? No. But I think he's going to have a decent shot at thirty.

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Wright named one of most fan-friendly

Posted on 05 Feb 2010 by Danielle

Love My Team has named David Wright as one of their annual Fan Friendly Seal of Approval recipients.

Voted on by readers, the site's award is annually given to players who have demonstrated a gracious, fan-friendly nature both on and off the field. This is the fourth year in a row that David has received the award.


Click here to read more.

Wright's Interview on WFAN

Posted on 14 Jan 2010 by Danielle

Prior to the Carlos Beltran controversy that unfolded later in the evening, David Wright sat down with Mike Francesa at 2:30 for an interview on WFAN.

Discussing everything from the Mets, to his offseason routines, to New York sports, and to all sports in general, the airtime clocked in at a little over an hour.

Click here to listen to the full interview.

You may also click here to watch David's interview, as aired on YES Network.

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Happy Birthday, Big Pelf!

Posted on 14 Jan 2010 by Danielle

TWS would like to send out a big Happy Birthday to Mike Pelfrey, who turns twenty-six today!

Here's to a win for every year of your age!

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Got questions for David?

Posted on 12 Jan 2010 by Danielle

Or Mike Pelfrey, John Maine, or Daniel Murphy?

Click here to submit your question to Matt Cerrone of Metsblog!

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