A day-nighter at Shea

1:30 p.m.: U.S. Marshals apparently are hunting for Botte this afternoon - something about a charge of “Excessive Blog Gloating” after getting the gift of a rainout/day off combo Friday-Saturday. Here’s hoping they throw the book at the bum. Santana allowed three hits in the first inning, but nailed Corey Patterson trying to steal - he threw to first on a pickoff attempt as Patterson broke for second, score it 1-3-6 - and then got Joey Votto to fly to right after Griffey’s single and a double to left by Brandon Phillips. 1:25 p.m.: Some days, dear readers, you wake up and it’s all wine, ice cream and roses - like for Peter Botte today. He got out of last night’s assignment early enough to watch his bootleg copy of the new season of “American Gladiators” in its entirety and is not assigned to today’s day-night doubleheader (aka The Scourge of the Sportswriter). Pete, I suggest you use part of today to buy lottery tickets. Ride the streak! Meanwhile, I, Anthony ... [link]