Mets @ Marlins

Super Mario · 07-28-2008, 07:13 PM

Monday, July 28

John Maine, RHP (9-7, 4.20) @ Ricky Nolasco, RHP (10-6, 3.99)

Scouting Report:
Mets: Maine finally got through the seventh inning Wednesday -- a feat he hadn't attained since May 7 -- allowing three runs, striking out five and walking two against the Phillies. His pitch count reached the century mark once again (104), but he stretched those tosses through seven, and, of the six hits he allowed, most of the damage came on back-to-back home runs in the second inning. He'll now face the Marlins, whom he has yet to face this season.

Marlins: Nolasco took his second straight loss against the Braves on Wednesday, giving up five runs -- the most he had given up since June 5 against the Braves -- on eight hits in five innings. Nolasco ended up striking out three and walking three before leaving with 84 pitches under his belt. Nolasco has struggled since going on a five-game winning streak between June 10 and July 7 -- when he posted a 1.83 ERA in five starts. Since the All-Star break, he has given up nine runs in 12 innings.

Tuesday, July 29

Oliver Perez, LHP (6-6, 4.15) @ Scott Olsen, LHP (6-5, 4.07)

Scouting Report:
Mets: Perez held the Phillies to one run through 7 2/3 innings Thursday, further cementing his lore as a big-game pitcher with 12 strikeouts -- six with Ryan Howard and Chase Utley in the batter's box. Even though he finished with a no-decision, Perez wielded an almost unhittable slider and an accurate fastball for most of the afternoon until he plunked Howard in the eighth, loading the bases and prompting a call to the bullpen. The Marlins last saw Perez on May 28 -- prior to his recent successes -- hammering the southpaw for five runs in six innings.
Marlins: The 24-year-old lefty was hurt by the big inning in his last start, a loss against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. A four-run fifth inning put him in a bind. He was hurt by two homers, and he's allowed at least one home run in five straight starts. In that span, opponents have collected eight homers. Olsen suffered his first loss since June 17. He had been 2-0 with three no-decisions over that stretch.

Wednesday, July 30

Mike Pelfrey, RHP (9-6, 3.67) @ Josh Johnson, RHP (0-0, 3.71)

Scouting Report:
Mets: Pelfrey continued his streak of impressive pitching performances with another solid outing Friday night. He threw seven innings of one-run ball and limited the Cardinals to seven hits, striking out five. The right-hander did not walk a single batter and has recorded only one walk in his last four starts. Pelfrey said the command on his breaking ball is still not where he wants it to be, but it's getting better. He has now won seven of his last eight starts. He has not lost since May 26 against Florida when he exited after just four innings. Pelfrey is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA against the Marlins this season.
Marlins: The 24-year-old continues to make steady progress in his comeback from Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery. Johnson has made three starts, and in all three games, the right-hander was not involved in the decision. Johnson gave up two homers at Wrigley Field, the first two he has allowed this season. The last time Johnson faced the Mets was on Sept. 12, 2006, at Dolphin Stadium. In that game, he sat through more than 80 minutes of a rain delay, and he left after five innings with forearm stiffness. That was the beginning of his arm problems.

Super Mario · 07-28-2008, 07:14 PM

Lets Go Mets!

Super Mario · 07-28-2008, 07:17 PM

BTW, Nolasco has a near 10 ERA against in his career.

Super Mario · 07-28-2008, 07:28 PM

Come on Maine.

Super Mario · 07-28-2008, 07:38 PM

TATIS MAGIC!!!

Now, Easley! 2-0!

Super Mario · 07-28-2008, 07:42 PM

C'mon Maine get that bunt down.

Bay Ridge Jet · 07-28-2008, 07:42 PM

That curve Nolasco threw to Schneider was sick

JiF · 07-28-2008, 07:43 PM

Is there anyone in the world worse at bunting then Maine.

Super Mario · 07-28-2008, 07:46 PM

Great throw by Endy!

JiF · 07-28-2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KellenIsTheFuture

Great throw by Endy!

For such a skinny little guy, he has got a mini-cannon.

Super Mario · 07-28-2008, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JiF

For such a skinny little guy, he has got a mini-cannon.

Same could be said for a guy like Ichiro.

JiF · 07-28-2008, 07:51 PM

Maine brought his sh!t tonight!

JiF · 07-28-2008, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KellenIsTheFuture

Same could be said for a guy like Ichiro.

Yeah, but he's Japanese.

Super Mario · 07-28-2008, 07:58 PM

Cantu can not field that.

JiF · 07-28-2008, 07:59 PM

Really?

Super Mario · 07-28-2008, 08:04 PM

That was a rocket.

Super Mario · 07-28-2008, 08:08 PM

Nice play be Reyes.

Super Mario · 07-28-2008, 08:09 PM

54 pitches thru 3.

adb280z · 07-28-2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JiF

Is there anyone in the world worse at bunting then Maine.

David Cone?

JiF · 07-28-2008, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JiF

Maine brought his sh!t tonight!

Maine is on fire!!!

07-28-2008, 07:13 PM	#1
Super Mario Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Back Home! Posts: 8,772	Mets @ Marlins Monday, July 28 John Maine, RHP (9-7, 4.20) @ Ricky Nolasco, RHP (10-6, 3.99) Scouting Report: Mets: Maine finally got through the seventh inning Wednesday -- a feat he hadn't attained since May 7 -- allowing three runs, striking out five and walking two against the Phillies. His pitch count reached the century mark once again (104), but he stretched those tosses through seven, and, of the six hits he allowed, most of the damage came on back-to-back home runs in the second inning. He'll now face the Marlins, whom he has yet to face this season. Marlins: Nolasco took his second straight loss against the Braves on Wednesday, giving up five runs -- the most he had given up since June 5 against the Braves -- on eight hits in five innings. Nolasco ended up striking out three and walking three before leaving with 84 pitches under his belt. Nolasco has struggled since going on a five-game winning streak between June 10 and July 7 -- when he posted a 1.83 ERA in five starts. Since the All-Star break, he has given up nine runs in 12 innings. Tuesday, July 29 Oliver Perez, LHP (6-6, 4.15) @ Scott Olsen, LHP (6-5, 4.07) Scouting Report: Mets: Perez held the Phillies to one run through 7 2/3 innings Thursday, further cementing his lore as a big-game pitcher with 12 strikeouts -- six with Ryan Howard and Chase Utley in the batter's box. Even though he finished with a no-decision, Perez wielded an almost unhittable slider and an accurate fastball for most of the afternoon until he plunked Howard in the eighth, loading the bases and prompting a call to the bullpen. The Marlins last saw Perez on May 28 -- prior to his recent successes -- hammering the southpaw for five runs in six innings. Marlins: The 24-year-old lefty was hurt by the big inning in his last start, a loss against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. A four-run fifth inning put him in a bind. He was hurt by two homers, and he's allowed at least one home run in five straight starts. In that span, opponents have collected eight homers. Olsen suffered his first loss since June 17. He had been 2-0 with three no-decisions over that stretch. Wednesday, July 30 Mike Pelfrey, RHP (9-6, 3.67) @ Josh Johnson, RHP (0-0, 3.71) Scouting Report: Mets: Pelfrey continued his streak of impressive pitching performances with another solid outing Friday night. He threw seven innings of one-run ball and limited the Cardinals to seven hits, striking out five. The right-hander did not walk a single batter and has recorded only one walk in his last four starts. Pelfrey said the command on his breaking ball is still not where he wants it to be, but it's getting better. He has now won seven of his last eight starts. He has not lost since May 26 against Florida when he exited after just four innings. Pelfrey is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA against the Marlins this season. Marlins: The 24-year-old continues to make steady progress in his comeback from Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery. Johnson has made three starts, and in all three games, the right-hander was not involved in the decision. Johnson gave up two homers at Wrigley Field, the first two he has allowed this season. The last time Johnson faced the Mets was on Sept. 12, 2006, at Dolphin Stadium. In that game, he sat through more than 80 minutes of a rain delay, and he left after five innings with forearm stiffness. That was the beginning of his arm problems.

07-28-2008, 07:14 PM	#2
Super Mario Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Back Home! Posts: 8,772	Lets Go Mets!

07-28-2008, 07:17 PM	#3
Super Mario Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Back Home! Posts: 8,772	BTW, Nolasco has a near 10 ERA against in his career.

07-28-2008, 07:28 PM	#4
Super Mario Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Back Home! Posts: 8,772	Come on Maine.

07-28-2008, 07:38 PM	#5
Super Mario Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Back Home! Posts: 8,772	TATIS MAGIC!!! Now, Easley! 2-0!

07-28-2008, 07:42 PM	#6
Super Mario Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Back Home! Posts: 8,772	C'mon Maine get that bunt down.

07-28-2008, 07:42 PM	#7
Bay Ridge Jet All Pro Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 7,190	That curve Nolasco threw to Schneider was sick

07-28-2008, 07:43 PM	#8
JiF Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 0	Is there anyone in the world worse at bunting then Maine.

07-28-2008, 07:46 PM	#9
Super Mario Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Back Home! Posts: 8,772	Great throw by Endy!

07-28-2008, 07:51 PM	#12
JiF Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 0	Maine brought his sh!t tonight!

07-28-2008, 07:58 PM	#14
Super Mario Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Back Home! Posts: 8,772	Cantu can not field that.

07-28-2008, 07:59 PM	#15
JiF Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 0	Really?

07-28-2008, 08:04 PM	#16
Super Mario Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Back Home! Posts: 8,772	That was a rocket.

07-28-2008, 08:08 PM	#17
Super Mario Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Back Home! Posts: 8,772	Nice play be Reyes.

07-28-2008, 08:09 PM	#18
Super Mario Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Back Home! Posts: 8,772	54 pitches thru 3.