It really is amazing how a good, if not great, starting pitcher can change the dynamics of a ball club. After a rough stretch, losing five of six games, the Mets come down to Tampa, against a first place team, needing to find themselves.
The offense was able to open up and pour it on Tuesday night, helping guide Chris Young to his first MLB win in over a year. But then the Mets were going up against the best pitcher (record-wise) in the AL last night, and typically, the Mets struggle against top pitchers.
So what did they do?
The entire team hopped on the back of RA Dickey and rode the train to a 9-1 victory, behind 8+ scoreless innings, one hit against, no walks, and a career high 12 strikeouts. Dickey broke the Mets team record for longest scoreless streak, 32 2/3s innings. Over his last five starts, Dickey has struck out 50 while only walking three batters.
Hopefully all will be able to realize that Dickey is the ace of this staff. His 10 victories lead the majors so far. He's not only expected to make the All-Star team next month, but there's a great chance that he will be the starting pitcher that night.
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