Lookie lookie, pitching once again was the main theme for the Mets and their 5-2 victory tonight over the Phillies. RA Dickey pitched seven awesome innings of one run ball and as a whole, the Mets struck out 10 Phils en route to their third straight series opening win. The bullpen responded from a poor outing on Wednesday to wrap up the game.
Some of the beleaguered bats also came alive tonight as Jason Bay, yes that Jason Bay! connected on a two run shot in the first inning and Scott Hairston added a solo shot a few innings later. Although he won't get credit with a hit, Lucas Duda was able to tack on a RBI for himself with a sac fly late in the game.
Things are perfect for the Mets however. Ike still can't hit the ball and soon the fans will be turning on him. Seven games and only one hit on the season is not good, not by a long shot. It should start by a drop in the order, but the question then becomes who will hit clean up. Bay can not be trusted and Duda has almost the same struggles as Davis right now. Finally is the continued absence of David Wright. After missing his third straight game, the Mets need to figure out when he can play. If it's tomorrow, great. If not, then he needs to get on the DL in order to get an extra body on the bench.
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