Game 96: Mets vs. Dodgers @ Dodger Stadium

by Dayala718

After a thrilling comeback and a heartbreaking loss, the Mets head to Los Angeles looking to start a streak. Tom Glavine goes after win 299.

The Good: In the first inning, Reyes would single, Anderson would single (to right field but Reyes slid into second trying to steal), Beltran would hit a hard out to a stumbling Luis Gonzalez, David Wright would double to right, Carlos Delgado would walk, Ramon Castro would single to center (scoring two runs), Shawn Green would single to right (Matt kemp would overrun the ball, allowing two more runs to score), and Ruben Gotay would record a 3-0 single to left (scoring thsixth run of the inning.) Reyes would walk his second time around but Marlon Anderson would fly out to deep right. Great patience, pitch selection, and hitting during the first inning. Beltran would line a base hit to lead off the second inning (he woud be double off on a David Wright 5-4-3) and would later add a solo homer in the eighth inning. Carlos Delgado and Ramon Castro would also hit solo shots in the sixth inning.

The Bad: Glavine almost gave the run back in the bottom half of the first when he loaded the bases. Shawn Green would gun a runner at third base for the second out of the inning. The play would allow only two runs to score in the inning. By the bottom of the second, the score was 6-4 and the Dodgers had the tying run on first base with one out.

Notes: Prior to the game, the Mets demoted Dave Newhan and called up Marlon Anderson. The six runs the Mets scored in the first is the most they've scored in three years.

Other News: Barry Bonds hit two home runs tonight which moved him to within two home runs of 755.

Final Score: Mets, 13 Dodgers 9. Record: 53-42.