The Mets wrapped up their sixth road series win of the year tonight, and in doing so improved their road series mark to 6-5 overall. It truly is hard to fathom when considering that the 2010 version made us wait well into August to win a road series. Not only that, but the Mets improve to 19-17 away from Citi Field, tied for the 3rd best road mark in the National League. If only they could win at home.
The Mets have also now taken 5 of 8 against Atlanta this year, including 3 of 5 at Turner Cemetery. Most importantly, the Mets return to .500 on the year for the first time since they were 22-22. They are now 34-34 and surprisingly enough just 3.5 games back in the wild card (pictured below).
Perhaps the Mets are taking significant strides towards relevancy. I don’t want to get too carried away about a .500 record in mid-June, but judging by the celebrations on Twitter and Facebook it seems as if this is almost as awesome as being in first. With lower expectations comes a certain degree of happiness – kind of.
As for the game itself, there was lots of rain and there were very few hits. Sadly, Dillon Gee did not pick up the victory because weather got in the way. But fortunately the game was not called after four innings (which would have erased it). The Mets are still undefeated when Dillon starts.
A new segment I’ll introduce to Midwestropolitan: Jose watch…
- Tonight he went 1 for 4 with an RBI (28). His average drops to .345 on the year.
| St. Louis Cardinals | 38 | 31 | – | 93 |
| Atlanta Braves | 38 | 31 | – | 93 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 37 | 32 | 1.0 | 93 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 37 | 33 | 1.5 | 92 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 34 | 33 | 3.0 | 95 |
| New York Mets | 34 | 34 | 3.5 | 94 |
June 16, 2011 at 11:13 am |
.500 is a hell of a lot to be happy about considering the injuries and the disappearance of Jason Bay. hell, even at full strength being at .500 is still better than most thought we’d be.
June 16, 2011 at 12:36 pm |
Agreed 13huntingbears. .500 is something to be happy about.
As far as Jason Bay is concerned…dare I say we saw signs of life last night? Two hits and more importantly he was able to not only reach the outside corner but actually went the other way instead of rolling over weakly to the shortstop.
June 16, 2011 at 1:24 pm
i think so. i’ve been pouring run down Jobu’s throat all year, so maybe it’s finally paying off.
June 16, 2011 at 1:34 pm
*rum
June 16, 2011 at 1:38 pm
I do it myself.
June 16, 2011 at 12:06 pm |
Yes, I’m dancing! We’re at .500.
Now we need to keep climbing…
Our next goal is to catch up to and pass the Braves for the number two spot.
June 16, 2011 at 12:08 pm |
Re my post above – the number two spot in the National League East.
June 16, 2011 at 1:41 pm |
Hopefully the Mets take inspiration in the words of a great philosopher by the name of Ludacris…
“Scheme scheme plot plot//I’m coming for that #1 (or #2 is fine) spot”
June 16, 2011 at 12:34 pm |
Slow down Tom. Winning at home? Are you mad?
June 16, 2011 at 1:26 pm |
So mad. Bring Jerry back.
June 16, 2011 at 1:26 pm |
as long as we avoid any major catastrophes, i think finishing 2nd in the East and narrowly missing the WC is feasible.
June 16, 2011 at 1:32 pm |
If the starting pitching continues to perform like this…it could get interesting. I’ll settle for +.500 to start.
June 16, 2011 at 4:18 pm
It is a different feeling looking at upcoming games when I see Niese, Gee, Dickey back to back to back. Right now I believe the Mets can win any game those three start.
I can’t think of the last time I have thought that about three of the starting five. 2006 I guess, but that was because of the lineup.