The Mets Play the Strangest Game Ever

Here are some weird facts from last night's Mets game:

The Marlins did their best Adam Dunn impression:

• The Marlins had only five hits -- but four were home runs.
• The Marlins had more runs (6) than hits (5). In fact, they had only 10 base runners altogether.
• Every single Marlin batter struck out at least once except Mike Jacobs, who grounded out in the 12th. "Every single" includes all nine starters and two pinch hitters.

The Mets got their offense from a trio of unlikely heroes:

• Luis Castillo hit a home run. It was only his 26th career homer -- in over 5,600 at bats.
• Endy Chavez hit a home run to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth. It was only his 17th career homer -- in over 1,800 at bats. It was also his first home run in over a year.
• Fernando Tatis had three RBI, including two from a walkoff double. That gives him six for the year, and 29 for the past five seasons.

The Mets' bullpen was amazing, except for one pitch:

• Innings pitched: 6
• Hits: 1, the Alfredo Amezaga homer off of Duaner Sanchez
• Waks: 0
• Strikeouts: 9

The Mets' pitchers were better than the Mets catchers -- on offense:

• Oliver Perez went 0-2 with a strikeout, John Maine pinch ran for Carlos Delgado in the 9th (but never went anywhere), and Duaner Sanchez dropped a beautiful sac bunt which he almost beat out in the 11th.
• Ramon Castro went 0-3 with a strikeout, Raul Casanova went 0-1 as pinch hitter in the 7th, and Brian Schneider went 0-1 in the 11th.
• Endy Chavez's home run? A PH one while replacing Castro.

RomiezzoLegend

532 days ago

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What a game it was! Fernando Tatis, of all people, coming up big with a 2 run double in the bottom of the 12th! Too bad I wasn't in Ithaca right now. :(

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Niteowl049AAA-er

532 days ago

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Very interesting article and very interesting stats.

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RomiezzoLegend

532 days ago

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And it's funny how you compare the Marlins to Adam Dunn. If Adam Dunn continues the way he's batting right now, it'll be the first time he ever strikes out less than the amount of games he plays in. Why not Ryan Howard, who currently has 76 strikeouts and 14 homers (compared to Dunn's 46 strikeouts and 14 homers)?

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Tmil42AAA-er

532 days ago

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Has anyone ever watched a game and been sure that their team was going to win? I mean, not just that they should win? I was absolutely positive that the Mets were not going to lose this game. Heilman was fantastic, for once, and the rest of the bullpen was outstanding. I think this could be the win that finally turns it around for the Mets. Of course, I'm prepared to see them lose 4 of the next 5 or something like that, too. I really just don't know what to expect at this point.

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RomiezzoLegend

532 days ago

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That's just the thing, Tmil. Baseball is just impossible to predict. Even if you're extremely confident that a team could win, the opposing team could win. Just ask Indians fans who watched a game about 13 years ago when the Indians were able to make a huge comeback against the Mariners.

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Tmil42AAA-er

532 days ago

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I do remember that...but it was only 7 years ago. August 5th, 2001, it was pretty remarkable.

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KelsdadAll-Star

532 days ago

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Does anyone know the guy who wrote this article? User name looks familiar, but I can't place him.

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