Game Recap: Mets 4 -- Phillies 2

TheRopolitansDOTcom posted 4/20/2008 from theropolitans.com [flag]

The Mets have now won five in a row, and four straight against Philadelphia, as they beat the Phillies by a score of 4-2 on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park. [link]

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Today's pitcher: Oliver Perez

Hot Foot found this 4/19/2008 on mets.lohudblogs.com

Talked to a scout about Oliver Perez. Asked him if he thought if CC Sabathia continued to get ripped that Perez might become the top dog in the free agent market next winter. ``No,'' he said. ``He's still Oliver Perez. He's never going to me more ...

Whitey Was a Prophet: McCarver's Outstayed his Usefulness

Hugging Harold Reynolds posted 4/19/2008 from huggingharoldreynolds.blogspot.com

I personally loath Tim McCarver more than any other personality broadcasting today. While Joe Morgan and others garner a lot of guff, McCarver, more than any other announcer, has continually irked me for years . When Fox aired the clip of McCarver and Richie Ashburn broadcasting the 1980 NLCS, I couldn't help but snicker at Whitey's not-so-subtle jab at McCarver.

Fantasy Baseball - Drafting Pitchers Late

fantasybaseball posted 4/20/2008 from fantasybaseballmacbookpro.blogspot.com

So far, owners who drafted Sabathia and Bedard aren't so happy with their status of glorified pitching coaches. Drafting pitchers later in drafts have proven, year in and year out, it is the way to go. Prime examples are Oliver Perez and Tim Lincecum.

Mets news and notes

Mets Fever found this 4/20/2008 on www.nydailynews.com

Catcher Brian Schneider took a foul tip from Chase Utley squarely off his right forearm in the ninth inning, leaving a pair of fingers numb and significant swelling, but no apparent broken bones. “It’s just a lot of pain. It ...

Mets continue recent dominance over Phillies

Enriquefed posted 4/20/2008 from allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com

Last season, the Phillies owned the Mets, beating them eight straight times en route to an NL East title. This season, the Mets seem to have reversed the trend, as they beat the Phillies for the fourth straight time Saturday, 4-2. The Phillie bats fell silent again, this time at the hands of Mets starting pitcher Oliver Perez. The Phillies eventually rallied in the late innings against the Mets..

Reyes, Perez lead Mets past Phillies 4-2 (AP)
Oliver Perez pitched 5 2-3 scoreless innings, Jose Reyes hit a two-run homer and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 Saturday. David Wright had a two-run double for the Mets, who won their fourth straight against Philadelphia ...

Jose Reyes, Oliver Perez lead Mets past Phillies
Oliver Perez pitched 5 2-3 scoreless innings, Jose Reyes hit a 2-run homer and the Mets beat the Phillies 4-2 Saturday. David Wright had a two-run double for the Mets, who won their 4th straight against Philadelphia after losing 9 in a row. ...

Mets 4, Phillies 2: Pérez Living on the Edge
Oliver Pérez can seemingly lose focus in mid-windup, project poor body language and misplace his control. But, defying all logic, he walks away with a win.

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Mets beat Phillies, 4-2, for fifth straight win
PHILADELPHIA - Only here at Citizens Bank Park does the Mets' collapse of last September take on a tangible form. It flies from a flagpole atop a cheesesteak joint on the centerfield concourse - the 2007 in blue numerals with a white background, ...