Offense Sucks, as Does Stokes:Lose 5-2

Remember guys its September, so the bullpen is bad, the offense is bad, I used that line yesterday, didn't I? Well, Tim Redding was good for the second consecutive start, going 6.2, giving up 2 runs on 7 hits (one of them a homer) and a walk, and striking out 6. Brian Stokes, however was not good, getting one out, walking 3 (one intentional), giving up 3 hits, and 3 runs. The Mets had to turn to K-Rod to end the inning, and he did, getting Carlos Gonzalez to pop out to third, and striking out Seth Smith. Stokes was bad for the second time in 3 outing, hopefully though this doesn't change Jerry's use of him, just because there isn't anyone better (except Feliciano), and he's cheep, so should be considered for next year because he's somewhat decent. The fatal blow was driven in by Jason Giambi, with a 2 run single that made it 4-2; then Yorvit Torrealba singled to make it 5-2. In the 9th, the Mets went down quietly against Franklin Morales (who proved that anyone can be a closer). In fact the Mets could only muster 5 hits and a walk against Ubaldo Jimenez in 8 innings, and 2 runs, one of them coming on a Francoeur homer, the other coming on a Murphy sac fly in the first (an inning where Francoeur hit into an inning ending double play; he saw 10 pitches in 4 at bats).
Stupid Decision of the Day: Nothing. Can't blame Jerry.
Random Thought of the Day: Thole makes his debut tomorrow.
Clutch Play of the Game: Francoeur homer. +.116 WPA
Brian Schneider Line: .185/.267/.311
Up Next for the Mets: Mets at Rockies, 3:10 PM
Pat Misch (0-1 3.41 ERA 4.05 FIP 5.72 tRA) makes his second start. He faces
Jason Marquis (14-9 3.60 ERA 3.98 FIP 4.80 tRA)