The big news of the night was that Billy Wagner made his return. Entering Sandman was playing, and Billy came in and had a dominant 1-2-3 inning, striking out 2, and threw 95 MPH on average. When is the last time we had a bona fide closer not walk anyone? I say trade Francisco Rodriguez, and keep Billy Wagner, (and maybe Putz too). More on that later today. The other big news was that, when Wagner was activated from the DL, the Mets released Livan Hernandez. Finally.
Johan went 7 innings, gave up 9 hits, and only struck out 2, which is a little concerning. Cory Sullivan got the Mets run in the 3rd. The Mets threatened in the 8th; Jeff Francoeur reached on a throwing error by Larry Jones. But then Gary Sheffield (who had been left out of the lineup after asking for a contract extension) struck out as a pinch hitter. But Tatis walked, and Omir "Short Swing" Santos pinched hit for Schneider, and got an RBI single. Francoeur scored, and it looks promising. Until Anderson Hernandez grounded out weakly on 2-0 pitch. Castillo did single in the 9th, but the other Mets went quietly. Ryan Church out hit Francoeur.
Stupid Decision of the Day: Not pinch hitting for Anderson Hernandez. I know, I know, who would pinch hit for him:Wilson Valdez? Andy Green? At this stage, Nick Evans really should be up.
Random Thought of the Day: I hope Tim Redding doesn't start now that Livan is gone. Maybe they'll give it to Figgy, or maybe bring up Tobi Stoner. What's that? Tim Redding is starting on Saturday? Against J.A. Happ? Great.
Clutch Play of the Game: Omir Santos RBI single in 8th. +.128 WPA
Up Next for the Mets: Spoiler series against the Phillies.
Mike Pelfrey (8-8, 4.75 ERA 4.01 FIP 4.62 tRA)
Cole Choker Hamels (7-7, 4.69 ERA 4.15 FIP 5.10 tRA)
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