Game 91: Mets vs. Reds @ Shea Stadium
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by Dayala718
On Ralph Kiner night, Tom Glavine looks to make the night even more memorable by earning his 298th win.
The Good: After trailing most of the game and missing out on numerous opportunities, the Mets eked one out for Tom Glavine as he earned his 298th win. When all was said and done, Shawn Green drove in David Wright in the sixth inning to tie the game after Wright had stolen second and was moved over to third by Paul Lo Duca. Lastings Milledge then drove in Green on a base hit up the middle in the eighth inning for the go-ahead run. Billy Wagner came on to save the game in the ninth and had a 1-2-3 inning. It was his 19th save of the year.
The Bad: Through the first 6 innings, the Met offense was terrible. They had nine hits and no runs had scored. The opposition had 2 hits and were up 1-0. In all, they made Matt Belisle look like a top-of-the-line starter.
Overall: A great ending to a good pitcher's duel and celebratory night.
Notes: David Wright stole his 20th base of the season.
2 Cents: Some of the Met hitters had terrible strategies at the plate tonight. On a brighter note, it was great to see New York celebrate everything that Ralph Kiner has done for baseball and for the New York Mets.
