Time to Answer the Bell
blog.nj.com 4/8/2008 — I think I speak for a majority of Mets fans when I say that the first week of the Mets' 2008 regular season felt like a mild disappointment. It's not ugly - The Mets are certainly not 0-6 thus far...
Game Recap: Phillies 5 -- Mets 2
theropolitans.com 4/8/2008 — The Mets held a 2-0 lead early, but the Phillies rallied back to beat the Mets and spoil their final Opening Day at Shea Stadium, by a score of 5-2. (For a batter by batter game recap, check here.)
Oliver Perez lasted 5 2-3 innings, needing 93 pitches. Perez allowed only three hits, walking three and striking out two. Perez had his slider working today, and used it to his advantage while...
Phillies rally late to beat Mets; Rollins Injured
allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com 4/8/2008 — The Phillies continued their recent dominance of the Mets by overcoming a 2-0 deficit in the late innings to win 5-2.
It wasn't all good news for the Phillies, as Jimmy Rollins sprained his left ankle while sliding back into second on a pickoff attempt in the 8th inning. Phillies fans can breathe a sigh of relief, because although Rollins had to leave the game today....
Sprain can’t stop Rollins
mysportsrumors.com 4/9/2008 — The Philadelphia Phillies were the team to beat last year, and Jimmy Rollins says they are this year. And you know what, if the New York Mets couldn’t beat them last year, he sure as hell isn’t letting a sprained ankle beat him. For those who don’t know by now, Rollins sprained his ankle today in the 8th inning against the Mets.
Phillies vs. Mets - Recap - April 08, 2008
sports.espn.go.com 4/9/2008 — Phils win 9th straight vs. Mets, beat New York in Shea's final opener NEW YORK (AP) -- Carlos Delgado and the New York Mets botched the final Shea Stadium opener the same way they squandered that big lead in the NL East last year. April or September, ...
Phillies-Mets rivalry building in intensity - MLB
sports.espn.go.com 4/9/2008 — NEW YORK -- There's no need to hype this series, not now, not anymore. The Mets-Phillies rivalry is under warranty for 2008 and beyond. It has all the trimmings of an old-school turf war, including history (last September), trash talk (see: Jimmy ...
Mets fall to Phils in last opener at Shea —
Major League Baseball News 4/8/2008
The Mets' inability to hold leads against the Phillies was a primary element in their late-season collapse last season. And after one game against the defending NL East champions this season, it appears that inability persists. Evidence of that showed ...
Phillies Beat Mets in Final Shea Opener —
Wash Post MLB 4/8/2008
NEW YORK -- Carlos Delgado and the New York Mets botched the final home opener at Shea Stadium the same way they squandered a big lead in the NL East last year. April or September, doesn't seem to matter. The Mets can't find a way to hold off ...
