Another 1 run decision maker for the scrappy Mets: this one ending on the side of the Mets against the always dangerous Giants. This game featured piles of grass clippings in the outfield and a sell out crowd of 14 including the leprechaun hiding behind the hitters eye in CF.
The Giants opened the game with a run in the first, a 4 spot in the 3rd, and tacked another in the 4th to have the lead going into the 5th. The Mets scoring came in consecutive frames (3rd/4th/5th) - taking the lead in the 5th.
Mets sent newcomer Kent Madak to the freshly waxed bump, where he earned his first D-MSBL dub, with a final line of 5IP, 6R, 5ER, 4K, 2BB. From there Ben Regner took the pill and shut the door on the Giants facing 7 batters with the final out coming on a 1-2 curve ball that was contested by the everyone in the visitors dugout.
On the offensive side of the rock, Brendan Seman, Jake Zeeb, Mason Groulx and Brett Davis brought 2 hit games to the affair and Ben Regner smacked a triple to drop a pair of RBI in the bucket.
POTG: the 4 man combination mentioned above who were responsible for 8 hits - and then Ben Regner for deciding to become a 2 way player, pumping a triple and then getting the save!
Mr. Mets fund contributions: Someone got a sombrero of the normal variety, but we’re gonna let that one go because he is SP really soon, and early season against an effectively wild SP on the other side makes for some happy feet in the box at times
Ford Field giveth; Ford Field taketh—- Friday was in the form of the later for the Mets. For whatever reason - the 35% chance of rain (that was kind of needed on this field) decided to hold off until about 445, and make a mess of all the baseballs used in W/U right up till 545. With that, the 10 Mets (with a new addition soon after game time) got into “home form” and boarded the ship looking positive. Spencer Checkoway took the hill and was a tiny bit loose - walking the first batter(s), and a FC/Error led to a bases loaded situation — an Osborne salami was allowed get chit started for the opposition. Unfortunately with the Mets being able to muster 4gd hits in this affair - the lead was outta reach in the first. Final line on Spencer was 4IP, 5R, 4ER, 9K, and the rest is not really worth looking at the stats if the reader must. The ball was passed to Ben Regner for what turned into a bit of mop-up, and he went 2++, with the final frame-half being uncompleted due to time limit (and therefore the previous half doesn’t “count”). Brendan Seman (with TJ arm) took an unofficial 2/3IP and wiffed one but the editor is unsure what to do with those stats.
On the offensive side of the ball: Brendan Seman put up a stout 2-2 evening, attempting to leave the CF yard in the 3rd inning with a blast that was pretty epic - yielding a double. Others contributed, but: the air got reallllll thicccc for most Mets - and there were many at-em balls all over the field.
Mets long commute to Crapitol ends in 8-4 loss to MCBjaxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
The 6:00 special at Crapitol was a wicked commute for everyone from the metro Detroit area, including one of the blue (who got there around mid 2nd inning). After getting down to brass tacks and playin ball — the Mets took the lead and then a couple tanks later - it was knotted up at 3 after the 3rd. The MCBJaxxxxxx put up another run in the 4th, and then (unfortunately for the Mets) things got a hair loose in the 5th, and that one run deficit became a five spot. The Mets pushed another across in the 6th to put it in reach, but rallies were cut short - the statistic of this game from the perspective of the Mets: 7 LOB.
Mets sent Ben Regner to the hill - where he navigated a potent mix of 12 batters from the opposition (inclusive of 2*Dykes, 2*Bartos and 2 A/B spots at the bottom with a familiar face from the Cubbies last year!). Final line on Ben - going the distance - with 8R, 6ER, 9K and the rest is minutiae at this juncture.
Offensive performances of note: Brendan Seman put up 2 knocks and 2 runs, and then swiped a bag while performing CR duties (nice!). Another noteworthy offensive statistic: the Mets put up 8 knocks on his fateful evening which is stout — unfortunately they were not quite as timely as the opposition.
Mr. Mets fund contributions -
Ben forgot his jersey. Sodas, please on Thirsty Thursday.
Mets drop another at Royal Oak Memorial to A’s 5-2
The Mets got things started quickly with a single run in the first with a Reges single, steal, Seman RBI single to take an early lead, but that lead was washed in the second when the A’s put up a pair to take the lead. From the second the A’s dropped a crooked 3 spot in the 3rd. A’s were done scoring there, as Kent Madak (SP for the Mets) dialed in and sent the A’s to the well (next to the stupid leprechaun’s POG) a bit dry. Final line on Kent: 6IP, 5R, 3ER, 8H, 7K, 3BB and best dugout joke/banter of the year (so far). Brendan took the rock for an inning striking out the side - over all a solid performance on that element of the game.
On the offensive side of the pill, the Mets put up 9 knocks against the steam of Najor and only struck out 3 times. The result: 7LOB and a majority of at-em balls off the Mets bats. Unfortunately- the 2024 season is looking eerily similar to the last season - hopefully the Memorial Day weekend will help right the ship; dubs are forecast in the future.
Offensive performances of note: Dylan Reges, Brendan Seman and Spencer Checkoway each blasted 2 hits for a solid evening at the dish - Brendan owning 2 RBI.
Mr. Mets fund contributions: there was a slight incident postgame that involved a stool that will be forgiven, but will not be forgotten and will be used for future goofing.
Kyte 1 was the site where the Mets and Giants locked horns for a see-saw battle that is representative of all meet-ups between these two crews. With the Fischer Dynamics loading dock in the CF area behind the fence, the Mets visiting crew put up a single run in the first, and it appeared to “stand” — until an overzealous management move led to a 3 spot in the bottom of the 6th. The Mets answered with a pair in the top of the 7th, knotting it up at 3 - but another over-conservative management move held the winning run at 3b. In the 7th, the Mets pushed the oppositions pitcher (Christian) off the bump, but didn’t pull another run off of the reliever. The 8th started with the EIR at 2b, and took the lead, but the Giants walked the Mets off in the bottom of the 8th with a solid amount of chirps that followed.
Ben Regner took the unfortunate loss in 6.1+IP with 7K, and held a shutty into the 6th. Brendan Seman took the rock for 1.2 - and the final lines are not really all that important at this juncture.
On the offensive side of the pill; Brendan Seman ripped another 2 shots and owned a key RBI in this affair.
Mr. Mets fund contributions:
There were 2 sombreros in this game: and there was a lot of airrrr with a total of 18k under the lights - someone bring some brews or ranch water to a future game, please.
The Mets posted up a 2 run lead in the first, and then another run in the 4th thinking that it would ‘stick’ but the Redbirds came charging right back; taxing the pill for 2 in the second, another in the bottom of the 4th and then the difference making lead with a 3 run tader in the 5th. The Mets laboriously pushed another across in the 7th, but the bats went cold as the chilly weather set in for this late Monday affair.
Ben Regner took the tough luck loss for the Mets, tossing all 6 innings for the visiting crew punching 9 tickets and stood tall for the full length feature.
On the offensive side of the rock, the Mets put up 4 runs on 6 hits, 4 BBs and an RE, the rest of the lineup was turned away with oh-fers that consisted of 13Ks against the always tough SP Mitch Shedlowski of the birds. Offensive statistics of note - Tyler Kozinski put up a stout 2-3 evening with a double; a hustle single and 2RBI.
Mr. Mets fund contributions come from the lone sombrero that we will leave nameless and the guy from the MCDJaxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx who retrieved his forgotten glove from a couple weeks ago.
Rain was forecast for the day, but only a 30% chance meant that there was a 70%+ chance of no rain (according to the new math being employed to weather analysis/statistics). Speaking of statistics: the Mets went ahead and left 8 on in route of being shutout by the opposition - new to the Pistono division Brew crew.
The Mets sent Kent Madak to the hill and watched him keep the brews down - allowing the first hit to put up in the 4th. Final line on Kent was 4.2+IP, with 3 punchies, 3R, 2ER and passed the ball to Brendan Seman to go the next 1.1 for 3 more punchies. Then Nate Hill took the pill and tossed the final inning.
Unfortunately - in order to win a BB game it requires to score a run; and the resultant vector was a doughnut in the department of runs for the Mets.
The lone offensive performance of note came from Brett Davis going 2-3 with a hustle single and a blown hammy.
Mr. Mets fund contributions — well — a shutty has it’s consequences; everybody chug a beer or something!
The Yankees came to Clawson undefeated with eyes on the “immaculate season” - a feat that hasn't been accomplished in the youngest league since 2007. On the other side of the pill: the Mets - who’ve unquestionably had a slow start that is the source of frustration this season.
For the hottest game this season (so far) with “air quality” alerts abound, the Mets had the requisite 9 for this affair - and every single guy on the field sweat through every layer of clothing employed. The Mets sent Ben Regner to the hill, who has put up with some shenanigans from the crew but dug deep and put up a solid shutty through record temps in the range of 310K. Final line on Ben: 0R, 5H, 5 punchies and one painful free pass that may require a toe-truck.
On the offensive side of the rock, the Mets strung together 2 runs on 4 hits and an RE, with the lone pair of runs coming in the 7th - the go-ahead run coming by way of a game winning RBI shot off the bat of Brett Davis. This game was a very fast paced outing which was pretty clean - a bit of a relief given the heat and number of guys who were unquestionably dehydrated when leaving the field.
Mr. Mets fund contributions: there were a few missing belts out there, along with a sombrero- all which will be overlooked given the dub and fact that there were 9 Mets who came together for this game.
Mets over TUSA 3-2 during private fireworks festival at Capital
The Mets were a little lean for another balmy one - this time as visiting piece at Capital - where weather conditions brought a condition of extreme relative humidity (leading to 100% SWASS and foggy conditions on the field). The Mets put up a pair of runs in the second and another in the 3rd for the dub as the pitching crew of Seman, Checkoway and Regner connected to tame the TUSA lineup throughout.
TUSA was able to cash in a pair of runs as well in the 4th, but the Mets were able to buckle down and hang on to the lead for the remainder. Offensive performances of note came from Tyler Kozinski (3-3, 1R), Brendan Seman (2-3, 1SB, 1*2b), Jake Zeeb (2-3, 1R) and Spencer Checkoway with a rip triple late in the game.
Mr. Mets fund contributions: Ben Regner suggested that he was flirting with the LOB clause during postgame antics, but in fact: this award may go to Jordan after further review.
Bloomfield A’s double up Mets in run-a-thon sweat fest at Kyte
A Saturday morning affair between the A’s and Mets was on tap, after the weather-gods left a fair amount of standing water in the outfield, warning track area and on surface area streets leading into the game. Temperatures: hot/SWASS.
Kent Madak took the hill and went 4.1 before his day was complete, leaving with a reasonable line and kept the game in reach - punching 7 tickets and taking 5ER.
You’d think that with the Mets bringing 14 men to the affair and putting up 6 runs on 11 hits that it would be enough to bring the dub, but the A’s kept dotting the ball all over the place, inclusive of the patent pending sine-wave single with a ball that crossed the 1b line 2.5 times from deep 1b foul territory to allow a runner to cross and the batter to put up an RBI knock the non traditional way.
Offensive performances of note:
Brett Davis went 3-4, Justin Chandler went 3-3 with a double, and Brendan Seman went 2-4 blasting a no-doubter into the Fischer D parking lot by the cargo carriers.
The Mets finishing up their 2 game “home stand” brought the gang to Crapitol - which seemingly weathered better than most of the other fields in the D-MSBL and got a nice haircut for the matchup. Ben Regner took the short-rest start and took the tough luck loss as the Mets offense could not provide the needed support. Final line on Ben 5.1IP, 3R, 2ER, 5 punchies and passed the pill to Jake Zeeb to finish it off tidy with the balance of 1.2IP/5BF.
On the offensive side of the rock, there was a case of bird-flu served to the boys in blue - a familiar feeling facing Mitch Shedlowski - where there were 8LOB and a bizarre 9-3 double play squashed the hopes of a run crossing for the Mets. 6 hits, 5BBs and no runs is a recipe for an upset stomach, but there were two offensive performances of note coming from Brett Davis (2-3) and Jake Zeeb (2-3) in this game.
Mr. Mets fund contributions: well - a shut piece would normally cost all players a buck in the kiddy but nobody manages the Mr. Mets fund anymore with the last banker leaving the Mets some years ago. In absentia - everyone chugs a beer or something.
HP was the site for the Mets as away piece to take on the Giants. Brendan Seman took the start for the Mets for what was supposed to be the “reverse save” —- but the result was a 2IP 5K finish and the unfortunate L. Kent Madak took the rock for the remainder; going 4IP, punching a pair of tickets — keeping the Mets in the game.
On the offensive side of the rock - the Mets put up 7 runs on 12 knocks on this evening: Offensive performances of note coming from Kent Madak with a rip triple, Jake Zeeb (3-4); Aiden Alspaugh (2-3 + 1BB) and Brett Davis bringing a 2-4 game with an “impending daddy strength” 3 run HR blast - late in the game.
The Mets now get a little time away from the game for the 4th of July break --- enjoy the 4th; 'Merica!
Mets slow to start after break against MC-BJxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx in 5-3 loss
Mets as home crew boarded the ship at the round outcrop looking to bring the goods on the other side of the 4oJ break. Unfortunately Kent Madak (5IP, 4ER, 6K) took the tough luck loss, as the Mets tried to regain their “sea legs” after a 10+ day layoff in the schedule.
On the offensive side of the nickel rock: the Mets put up 3 runs on 6 hits and 5BBs — leaving on a critical 7 runners in this affair. As the rain started to pick up toward the end of the game, that closer’s (Gio) slide-piece got a bit more difficult to see, and the Mets watched what could have been awesome birth a turd in the L column.
Offensive performances of note came from Brendan Seman (3-4 ending “the hard one” from the cycle), Jake Zeeb blasting a double along with Spencer Checkoway blasting a 2RBI double into LF.
Mr. Mets fund contributions came from a couple who seemingly forgot belts this evening; but why bother detail those offenders in the loosing cause.
The Mets brought a healthy 14 man crew to Capitol which is really looking much better these days. The box, mound and surrounding areas have come a long way thanks to Brian Riley’s sweat left behind. Dare we say - the R may actually be removed from Capitol in the future as a result.
As visiting crew; the Mets put up a run in the top of the first, and that turned out to be all that was needed for the dub. A little State Farm was added in pairs in the 5th and 7th to perk up the Mets offense in this second half.
Mets had Brendan Seman take the rock for the first 4IP, punching 10 tickets for his first dub in a while on the hill; passing the nug to Spencer Checkoway for 2IP facing 7 batters and Matt Olson brought the “save” for the secret sauce.
On the offensive side of the tader, the Mets connected for 10 knocks: offensive performances of note came from Brendan Seman (1-3 with a ripppp double that could have been stretched but didn't matter because he ended up scoring the winning run), Jake Zeeb (2-3 with a smash RBI double), Tyler Kozinski (2-3, 1R), Aiden Alspaugh (2-3 with 1R and 1RBI) and Robey with a 2RBI L/C gap double.
Mr. Mets fund contributions: in this Mets ‘team-dub’ shut piece the coffers will remain stable.
Rain hit the Oakland county area pretty hard in the morning — Clawson was the site where the Mets matched up with TUSA with some of the remnants of the storm remaining on the field. It shall be noted that while the field was playable, there was not much of a “running game” allowed on either side with the mud puddle in the primary lead spot for the runner at 1b.
The Mets (away piece) put up a 13 hit attack, with the very first pitch of the game being deposited over the fence in R/C: this may be better categorized as a bit of an ambush. Add to the offense 3 free passes and an RE; there was a bit of Pb left behind on the scorebook.
The Mets sent Kent Madak to the bump for this affair, his final line was 4IP, 4ER, 8 punchies, 1HB and 8H. As the Mets have a bit of a wait to the next game (due to a peculiarity in the schedule) - this was a scheduled bull pen day, and Ben Regner put up 2IP, punching 3 tickets - to later pass it to Matt Olson for the save piece (of sorts) for the final inning.
Offensive performances of note came from Brendan Seman dialing 9 early in the game, Aiden Alspaugh (2-3, 1R); Mason Proulx (2-3, 1R, 2RBI); Tyler Kozinski (1-2, 3R, 1*2b, 1RBI).
Mr. Mets fund contributions: Whoever forgot to put the extra bag of D-dry or a rake in the general vicinity of the field has been fined $5.
Mets served a case of the Shedlowsky blues in 7-2 loss to Redbirds
Mets took on the Redbirds at a soggy Capitol field that the umpires were questioning the safety of the field during pre-game. Fortunately the 2 managers located the D-dry and a rake to save the game. With the umpires declaring “no digging” in the batters box, the Mets offense just couldn’t get its footing. With Shedlowsky going the distance for the Birds (perfect through the first 3) he had the Mets' number and only allowed a couple scratches in the 7th. For the Mets, Madak took the mound and pitched better than the scorebook reads, ending with a line of 4.1 IP, 6 ERs, 5 Ks, and 4 freebies. Matt Wizgird took ball the rest of the way with a line of 2.2 IP, 1 ER, 3 freebies (1 of the painful sort). Down 7-0 in the 7th, the Mets offense decided to make an appearance pushing 2 across the dish for the moral victory of not getting shutout.
Offensive performances of note: Not a lot of Mets offense in this one, but Joel Brodzinski gets his 1st MSBL hit to break up the perfect game in the 4th. Other players of note are: Spencer Checkoway with a standup, non-contested 1 RBI triple and Aidan Alspaugh with a smokin double.
Mets boarded the ship a hair early in Flat Rock for a beautiful day - ending a little light for the boys in blue.
As home piece - the Mets sent Brendan Seman to the hill where his day was shortened with 3IP and 3K. Chasing more than a handful, the ball was passed to Spencer Checkoway for 2IP (tidy - allowing only one hit and punching a ticket) and then to Brett Davis for the final 2 in mop up - punching a ticket as well.
On the offensive side of the ball, there were 6 balls smacked at the pinstripe SS - which is never a great recipe for pushing runs across. Offensive performances of note came from Spencer Checkoway (2-3, 1*2b, 1RBI with an absolute smoked ball that left a dent in the fence padding), Brendan Seman (1-3 with a 3b and scoring the lone run of the affair) and Jake Zeeb (1-2 with a 2b).
Mr. Mets fund contributions: whomever seems to believe that leaving that sand pit at 1b is acceptable will be fined. With such a beautiful field: this could be repaired and much more safe with an hour of raking; a bit of clay, and a roller. Unfortunately FR-DPW will not answer the phone.
Mets loose to Giants 4-1 at HP on a delightful Friday.
Mets ended their home stand on a tough note going 0-2 in the "gauntlet week" of the 18+ that featured 4 games over 6 days.
There was a bit of back and forth on this game, the Mets went "iron Man" - the Giants went "10man" with a couple rather loose fitting uniforms ..... But the Mets are done caring with that aspect of the game.
Kent Madak took the rock for the Mets, and went 6.2++, punching 8 tickets and dealing with the innocent, irrelevant bystander in the field that didnt play for either team. Zeeb took the rock for the final pitching part of the Mets appearance, and perfectly worked his way into a 0 pitch, 0R situation when someone from the Giants got waaaaayyyyy overzealous on the basepaths to be thrown out at 3b.
On the offensive side of the pill, the Mets brought 6 hits and a few walks to the Friday special, pushing across 1 (MF-ing) run. Offensive performances of note came from Seman (3-4 with a 2b), Spencer Checkoway (2-3 with the lone run scored for the good guys) and Jchan- bringing a 1-3 1 RBI evening to the party.
Mr. Mets fund contributions - that umpiring school that taught a line drive catch (albeit close to the ground) is not an out will be fined $10. .... or a case. Where is that place anyway??
Mets dump final match against Jankees at Kyte 1 a lot to 2.
The 4 game week can sting for most -- the Mets had an ohfer this week that will sting for a while.
Spencer Checkoway took the pill for the Mets and kept the pinstripe bottoms in check for a reasonable 5.1, punching an eye popping 11 tickets; unfortunately taking the tough luck loss. In the 6th, Spencer passed the nug to Brendan to pitch a tidy 0.2 whiffing 1; and then Zeeb pitched an inning and did the team a solid in mop-up.
Unfortunately the Mets 2 runs knotted it up in the 3rd, but didnt deliver any dub - as.... after the 3rd inning the Mets were done pushing runners across the dish. Offensive performances of note came from Brett Davis and Brendan Seman with stout 2-3 days, and Joel Brodzinski smaking a 1-2 day that got the whole bench aroused.
Mr. Mets fund contributions come from --- (sorry to say it because he takes pride in the field care at SCS) --- the field guy who thinks that the BS in, around, and near the box is excusable. That is a mess. Turf mats under loose ace dirt? No. .... bring a case to Tuesday please.
TUSA delivers the Alaskan pipeline (go ahead, google it) with a 2 run jack for the dub in the 7th.
A 5 game skid is the current reality for the Mets, who went creamsickle for the final regular season SCS appearance - this time on Kyte A. The Mets sent Brendan Seman to the hill for another start - allowing a run early run in the first with a single/double/double combo; but then slammed the door shut for the remainder of his appearance punching 7 tickets and finished the day with 5.1IP and 1ER. The ball was passed to Kent Madak who took the tough luck loss with 1.2IP, and giving up 2ER punching two tickets along the way.
On the offensive side of the rock: the Mets connected with an early run by way of an Alspaugh RBI knock driving Dylan Reges home and that’s where the scoring ended. There was a bit of a mess of calls that did not end on the side of the Mets, likewise the batters box and dish area were garbage (get rid of that turf mat: come ON) but none of this fits in the box score.
Mets salvage 1 in Bloomfield A’s series in 8-5 dub at Crapitol
A Friday show-down was on tap for the Mets visiting the (iron man) A’s: the Mets got started early and often: puttin up 3 runs in the first, another 3 in the 3rd and tack-on runs in the 4th and in the 7th. All told here were 13 knocks - the front end of the order accounting for 10 of these knocks.
Kent Madak took the rock for the Mets and enjoyed the cushion and added insurance for his 4IP - punching 4 tickets, issuing 2 BBs, and allowing 5 hits. The ball was passed to Matt Olson to close it out blue-devil style, and he collected 4 tickets through 3IP.
Offensive performances of note came from Tyler Kozinski (2-3, 3R, 2SB), Brendan Seman (3-4, 2R, 1RBI), Jake Zeeb (3-4, 2R, 1*2b, 4RBI) and Brett Davis (2-4, 1*2b, 2RBI with a bid on oppo-taco rip).
Mets offense stalls in 5-1 loss to MCBJXXxxxxxxxxx
Steamy, balmy, SWASS and a swamp like puddle in the 1b area were the highlight features in this game - with pop-up showers all day leaving a bit of a soft field at Clawson. Both teams were lean in this affair, Mets had 10 men (only 8 at first pitch) - MCBJXXXxxxx went iron man. The Mets sent Spencer Checkoway to the plateau where he took the tough luck loss but keeping things in reach by shoving the door shut in the later half of the 3rd. His final line included 8 tickets allowing 5 hits, and giving up one BB - going clean/in order for the final 3 frames.
On the offensive side of the pill; the Mets pushed a run across in the 2nd, and it looked like the momentum was going to pick up as they were rolling last Friday, but things stalled with a dreaded 6-3 in the top half of the second making that “rally blend” just a chaw for the following innings. The Mets offense collective was 5 knocks, one of the XB variety and left on 4. In the 6th, the Mets made baseball history by hitting into a (patent pending) 8-4-3 double play that has everyone on the field still scratching their heads. In the end, we’re still not positive if this was one of those “complete the process” situations that allowed for a CF to catch, and then drop a routine fly, and then engage with a double play throw to 2b, but: that one is going to have it’s special section in Wikipedia.
Offensive performances of note came from Spencer Checkoway - smacking a 2-3 evening (while pitching!); Brett Davis with a solid 2b (but nearly was refused that courtesy runner by way of someone not being able to hear over the air-traffic in the sky): and Robey hitting his 350th career knock in the 18+ (it wasn’t beautiful, but it was one of those swinging-bunt hits that the baseball gods assuredly blessed him with after numerous line-out/at-em balls over the years).
Mr. Mets fund contributions: Someone swung 3-0 and hit a POS poop-up. Under normal circumstances: this would result in a healthy case fine - but because he was a PO on the roster and picked up a bat for the first time since HS, we will let this one slide.
The season series was balloon knotted up at 1 a piece, this fateful evening was the "decision maker" .... which .... fell into the favor of the brews. Typical fashion of the Mets is not to lean on tough calls, but: there were some doooooozies in this one that may (or may not) have to be reviewed by NY.
On the bump for Mets: Kent Madak - who went 5IP, ending the day with 7 punchies, 4ER and gave up 7 hits while navigating the (sometimes key-hole like) zone allowing 3 walks. The ball was tossed to Matt Olson who took what became the remaining inning: punching a ticket and closing the door (albeit eventually).
The Mets offense seemed to stall early, until the bottom of the 6th, facing a 6 run hill to climb: the boys in (royal) blue connected for a healthy 5 spot - unfortunately leaving this one on the table with the tying run on 3b. All 9 attempting to board the ship: the Mets were turned away with a "time limit" rejection with what may (or may not) be construed as a 2 minute remaining situation: and the game was over after 6.
Offensive performances of note: Dylan Reges with a stout 2-2 evening, spanking a ball for a long double early; and Robey putting up a 1-2 evening with 2RBI.
Mr. Mets fund contributions:
Mason had a tough game; and that would normally cost a biggun but were gonna let that be for now. We're going to fine the crew that worked on the lights for this one. You left the lights over 3b out of your equation, and some people can't see things when there is an absence of light!! ... Or when there is an abundance of light either!
.... yes, Mark: that ball that you hit down the RF line was fair, even to the guy playing 1b for the opposition with glaucoma saw that was fair.
Editor's noteworthy addendum: Brett hit the longest foul fly of the season this evenin, and smoked a moving, unexpected driver's car on Woodward heights (....who shouldn't have been driving there!). That was pretty awesome to see, as well as for the impending PDR guy.
In the basement looking up: the Mets looked to bring the goods for a dub in the final game of the regular season - leaving with a tie. After the Mets spotted TUSA with 4 “free” outs for this game, the Mets boarded the ship as home crew and sent Justin Chandler to the bump - who absolutely shined for 7IP, allowing 5H and punching 4 tickets allowing 0ER. TUSA put up one in the 2nd and another in the 4th - later to be turned away with a couple scratch hits and soforth throughout.
On the offensive side of the tader; the Mets blasted 2 runs across the dish in the 2nd, and then left 4 on after with that “free out” being beneficial to the opposition. Mets offensive statistics of note came from Matthew Reges with a stout 2-3, 2RBI game while holding the middle down at 2b with big-bro at SS.
Mr. Mets fund contributions come from: well, nobody likes a taddle-tale. Savor the tie bud.
Editor’s note: ….. some one got the opportunity to suck for the 50+ rangers in the game before this one - and got to play with many of the D-MSBL royalty and - that deserves a sincere thank you to the 50+ rangers, even though it was in a loosing cause.
Mets finish season in subway basement: 4-0 Jankees.
The season came to a chilly conclusion with the matchup at Kyte1 - the Fischer D loading dock busier than ever and the Mets being unable to push a run across the dish. On an unfortunate evening, the Mets brought 3 knocks and left a lot of aiiiiiirrrr at the field, two club records were set on the final game of the year. Every single man in the order had at least 1 K in their stat line, and the Mets won 6 games this season - a club worst.
The Mets put a bow on the 2024 season - unfortunately exiting the playoffs in round 1, and finishing in last place. The 6 win record does not really reflect what the Mets really were on the field: unfortunately the offense kind of had a reoccurring theme of being slow to start at the dish. The roster consisted of 22 men, and there were 8 new faces this year causing for some juggling at times and another purchase of jerseys (which is awesome).
Coming into this summer, there was a core nucleus of returning players along with a couple additions that came to the party as the season progressed.
New additions included Aiden Alspaugh (catcher/3b, .283BA), Matthew Reges (solid utility hitting .375BA), Mason Proulx (3b, .225BA and an appreciation for a fresh tin), Matt Olson (PO//Closer with a 3.38ERA and 2S), Kent Madak (PO and majority innings guy with 55IP with 3 dubs), Matthew Wizgird (lone Mets draft pick, super utility guy who chimed in with a couple knocks), Joel Brodzinski (RF and selective LHB putting up 3 hits and really hung in there with the gang) and Sam Browne made a couple appearances in the year.
The returning cast of 16 characters mixed it up pretty well keeping it positive despite having a difficult record. As always the Mets led the league in post game action; further bringing a solid brotherhood to the field. Management dooty was split between Brett Davis (Catcher with a stout .377BA, expecting daddy) and Brian Robert (Robey - finishing his 18+ full time career serving a 2 game suspension) while bringing an organized, respectful group to the field. Brendan Seman returned with the TJ repaired arm - and proceeded to lead the team with a .525BA. Anthony Juliano returned to the crew and was P/T and hit a career best .500BA, albeit with a limited sample size. Jake Zeeb brought a .419 sophomore season and was the center of a bit of “Mets controversy” toward the end of the season. Tyler Kozinski returned for a second year and settled in beautifully patrolling the outfield (CF/LF) while spanking the pill .364 - littering the Fischer D loading dock with baseballs in a post-game BP session. Spencer Checkoway returned for another year with the Mets, and really flashed 5 tool brilliance hitting .326 and eating 25 innings, leading the crew in WHIP. Nate Hill returned for another season after completing his coaching obligations, and hit .333 over 13 PA while tossing a few innings in mop-up when he could. Jordan Mancillas declared this year to be his swan song with the news of an expecting delivery may force a decision to emphasize one summer hobby instead of “both”. Ben Regner returned to the Mets this year (going 2-way this year) with a shot to lead the league in IP for a moment there before an ankle injury took him away from the game at a somewhat critical time in the schedule. Jon Quintal returned for another year with the Mets (another expecting....), bringing switch hitting top-of-the lineup stuff for the gang, unfortunately being called away for family duties for a bit in the middle of the season. Jacob Heins returned as another vet presence in the Mets - with the unfortunate side effects of having to get called into work more than expected - patrolling RF, and being the recipient of the “last HM” - which we are going to blame on the work schedule. Justin Chandler returned to the Mets for another year - heating up toward the end of the year, and brining a not-planned CG win for the Mets in the last regular season game. Dylan Reges came to the Mets for another season - bringing a sweet middle IF presence while leading the club in BBs, and being a role model for little brough on the roster.
While the Mets had a tough season it was fun, and seemed to pass by like a warm summer breeze. In efforts to improve: the management is making an executive decision to get a more suitable 1b guy who can bring more offense to the party and assist in earning more wins in future seasons.
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