In front of 38,997, Bobby Parnell showed us a glimpse of what could be in 2010. Sure, it was against the anemic San Francisco Giants lineup (they had 3 guys who had OBP's above the league average. Even in our injured state, we have 5), but he went 6 efficient innings, striking out 7, walking none, and scattering 3 hits. He threw 86 pitches, 61 for strikes, and he had a 7-4 groundout to flyouts ratio. The Mets got their runs in the first, fourth and sixth. In the first, Angel Pgan hit a leadoff homer, in the fourth, Francoeur hit a 2 out double, and in the sixth, Sheffield hit a sac fly. In the sixth, the Mets could've made it 4-0, as Wright was at second with one out, but Francoeur and Tatis grounded out. Brian Stokes pitched a 1-2-3 7th, and got the first in the 8th, but then gave up a single and walk. Pedro Feliciano came into his 64th game, and got out of the jam. In the 9th, Francisco Rodriguez came on to get the save, and looked very happy when he got it done. (Maybe Parnell threatened to use his hunting skills against him if he blew it)
Stupid Decision of the Day: Nothing. Nada.
Random Thought of the Day: If Parnell turns out to be good, I could see a rotation of Johan, Pelfrey, Niese, Parnell, Perez. But I would like a dependable number 2. Trade Perez.
Clutch Play of the Game: Francoeur RBI double in fourth. +11.4 %WPA
Up Next for the Mets: second game of 4 game set with Giants, 4:10 PM ET (FOX)
Johan Santana (13-8 3.00 ERA, 3.74 FIP, 3.59 tRA) takes on
Matt Cain (12-4 2.44 ERA, 3.94 FIP, 3.97 tRA)
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