Plax 4 Prez Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Mets, Martinez try to snap Phillies' eight-game winning streak NY Mets (21-10) at Philadelphia (17-14) 7:05 pm EDT PHILADELPHIA (Ticker) - The Philadelphia Phillies' recent success will be put to the test Tuesday when they square off against Pedro Martinez and the league-leading New York Mets in the opener of a three-game series. The Phillies have won eight straight games - their most since 1991 - and have allowed just 3.38 runs per game in that stretch. They are coming off a three-game sweep of San Francisco, capped by a 9-5 triumph on Sunday behind three RBI from Pat Burrell and three hits and two runs from David Bell. Chase Utley added two hits to complete a resume that earned him Player of the Week honors in the National League. The Mets, who have an NL-best 21 wins, had their four-game winning streak snapped Sunday in a 13-3 defeat to Atlanta. Carlos Beltran homered for the third straight game but Jose Lima was reached for five runs in five innings in his New York debut. Martinez (5-0, 2.72 ERA) looks to rebound from the disappointment of his last outing. The three-time Cy Young Award winner allowed just one run in six innings against Pittsburgh on Wednesday before closer Billy Wagner blew the save and prevented Martinez from becoming the majors' first six-game winner. In 19 career games - 15 starts - against the Phillies, Martinez is 7-4 with a 2.85 ERA. He went 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA in three outings against them last season. Philadelphia counters with Brett Myers (2-1, 3.11), who has allowed three runs or fewer in all six of his starts this season. The righthander yielded three runs over seven innings Wednesday against Atlanta but did not get a decision in the 5-4 victory. Adding to the intrigue of this series is Wagner's return to Philadelphia, where he spent two controversial seasons before signing a lucrative contract with the Mets in the offseason. The All-Star lefthander was not well liked in Philadelphia's clubhouse and should expect the customary boos when he takes the mound at Citizens Bank Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted May 9, 2006 Author Share Posted May 9, 2006 This is a big game for use guys... we need to win this first one to have some leverage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 On Foxsports - Philadelphia for me tonight. I might be going out again but going somewhere where it is on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted May 9, 2006 Author Share Posted May 9, 2006 On Foxsports - Philadelphia for me tonight. I might be going out again but going somewhere where it is on. Hell yeah...Wish I could see it in Florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jeans Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Let's Go Pedro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 I might not be going out. I do have a meeting for work tonight. Wonder If I should stay and watch the game or go to work? I saw watch the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted May 9, 2006 Author Share Posted May 9, 2006 Let's Go Pedro! Damn, Blue_Jeans.... all 3 of your favorite teams are kicking ass.... too bad one of them is the Devils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jeans Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Damn, Blue_Jeans.... all 3 of your favorite teams are kicking ass.... too bad one of them is the Devils The devils are doing terrible, they are down 0-2 against the Habs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted May 9, 2006 Author Share Posted May 9, 2006 The devils are doing terrible, they are down 0-2 against the Habs They'll recover... that dude Ellias is incredible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateb Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Every game Pedro pitches in is a must win IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 The devils are doing terrible, they are down 0-2 against the Habs What a game 2 that was. I turned it off after the Devils scored the second goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jeans Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Every game Pedro pitches in is a must win IMO. Yeah, because we can't trust the back end of the rotation. Another starter is definately needed through a trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted May 9, 2006 Author Share Posted May 9, 2006 Every game Pedro pitches in is a must win IMO. I couldn't say it better myself!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxi-xxv Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 I loathe the city of Philadelphia, their fans, their team and their players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jeans Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 What a game 2 that was. I turned it off after the Devils scored the second goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 It always seems to amaze me how many Mets fans are always at games in Philadelphia. I have been to many more Mets games in Philly then NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 I am not pleased with how Pedro has been pitching so far. He is not hitting the plate often, not throwing well. Seems like something is bothering him, the mound or the balls. He just does not have his stuff tonight. Hope the offense gets going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxi-xxv Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 NOTE TO XAVIER NADY: There is no need to leap at every oppurtunity for balls that are catchable at the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxi-xxv Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Thats MR Fat bloated ump for not getting the call right and quick enough on Reyes bloop. FUckers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exit 117 Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Fuck this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxi-xxv Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Reyes was safe by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxi-xxv Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Jesus Christ swing the fucking bats . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxi-xxv Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 delgado is on pace to strike out 195 times............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 delgado is on pace to strike out 195 times............ lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxi-xxv Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 lol that is no joke, he really is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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