Saturday’s Mets News: It’s Raining in Flushing
It started pouring outside so who knows if today’s game will take place. It starts at 3:55 p.m., but the weather forecast is calling for heavy rain according to Evan on WFAN. It just started coming down about thirty minutes ago. Since the Mets are playing on Sunday Night Baseball tomorrow, it would be relatively easy for them to reschedule the game early tomorrow. Or they can go into a rain delay and wait for a window.
Mets’ streak over after bullpen falters - Anthony DiComo summarized last night’s game between the Dodgers and the Mets.
Pelfrey hoping to make statement - Jon Blau put together a pregame analysis for today’s game between the Dodgers and the Mets.
Castillo day-to-day after injuring hip
Church feels good after pregame warmup - Samantha Newman pointed out that Ryan Church is waiting for doctor’s clearance before returning.
Pedro makes long-awaited return - Anthony DiComo reported that Pedro Martinez, “rejoined the Mets on Friday and is officially set to come off the disabled list and start against the Giants on Tuesday.”
Newsday:
L. A. routs Heilman in eighth as Mets lose - Roderick Boone also summarized last night’s Dodgers-Mets game.
Revved-up Pedro: ‘We owe something to fans’
Church says he’s ready; team will be cautious
New York Daily News:
Russell Martin gets four hits as Dodgers snap Mets’ win streak - Adam Rubin wrote up a game summary for last night’s game between the Dodgers and the Mets.
Pedro Martinez: We owe fans for ‘07
Mike Pelfrey can make pitch to stay - Andy Martino believes that Mike Pelfrey may be pitching for his job today.
Ryan Church on Sunday? Maybe so
New York Post:
ANOTHER HEIL OF A MESS FOR METS - Bart Hubbuch walks us through another choke by Aaron Heilman last night.
TORRE FAMILIAR WITH WILLIE’S TURMOIL
BAD CALL CAN’T BE DODGED - Brian Costello described the bad call by first-base umpire Tim Welke who called Juan Pierre safe in the eigth inning. This was the beginning of a 5-run inning for the Dodgers. Welke had this to say about the play,
After watching the replay three times I know why I called him safe. In my judgment his heel was on the bag before Delgado caught the ball. I know his toe is in the air and that makes it look as though he hasn’t reached the bag but I know why I called him safe.
New York Times:
Mets Give Their Fans Reasons to Boo - Joshua Robinson summarized last night’s Dodgers-Mets game.
Martínez Is Back in Mets’ Dugout, Bringing His Upbeat Attitude With Him
Church Says He Does Not Regret Helping Out Mets
The Star-Ledger:
Mets winning streak ends; Dodgers win, 9-5 - Colin Stephenson also wrote up a game summary for last night’s game between the Dodgers and the Mets.
Uh-oh - During last night’s game, Colin Stephenson pointed out that, “Luis Castillo has left the game with some sort of leg injury.”
Pelfrey sees the handwriting on the wall
