Maybe we should just start calling them the “Shea Hey” kids.
I’m talking about the Phillies. And the Mets. And what has happened the last nine times the two have played.
That’s right, the Phils made it nine straight over the Metropolitans with yesterday’s come-from-behind 5-2 win.
In the process the Phils ruined the Mets’ home opener and put a stain on the last opener ever to be held in decrepit old Shea Stadium.
You have to believe this is now getting into the Mets’ heads. They were looking to clear all the cobwebs from last year’s monumental collapse that resulted in them ceding the NL East to the Phils on the last day of the season.
That’s not exactly the way it turned out. The Mets bolted to a 2-0 lead, then watched as the Phils crawled back, went ahead, then put the game away.
As usual, the Mets’ bullpen had more leaks than the Titanic. If you don’t think this is starting to get to the Mets, just take a listen to former Phil Billy Wagner: “They (the Phillies) go out there and expect to win.”
Not said? That the Mets now expect to lose when they hook up with the Phils. They’re not sure how it’s going to happen, they just know it will in fact happen.
One dark cloud on yesterday’s game. Jimmy Rollins left the game after twisting an ankle. He says it’s no big deal. He’s listed as day to day. Speaking of day to day, Rollins has played in something like 230 games in a row.
Also something else to look for tonight. Chase Utley was hit by a pitch three times yesterday. Actually “brushed” might be more accurate. Utley did not exactly exert himself trying to get out of the way. Look for the Mets maybe to let him know they don’t appreciate it.
Then again, maybe they’ll be more concerned with just trying to rid themselves of what is quickly becoming a Philly jinx.
I’m talking about the Phillies. And the Mets. And what has happened the last nine times the two have played.
That’s right, the Phils made it nine straight over the Metropolitans with yesterday’s come-from-behind 5-2 win.
In the process the Phils ruined the Mets’ home opener and put a stain on the last opener ever to be held in decrepit old Shea Stadium.
You have to believe this is now getting into the Mets’ heads. They were looking to clear all the cobwebs from last year’s monumental collapse that resulted in them ceding the NL East to the Phils on the last day of the season.
That’s not exactly the way it turned out. The Mets bolted to a 2-0 lead, then watched as the Phils crawled back, went ahead, then put the game away.
As usual, the Mets’ bullpen had more leaks than the Titanic. If you don’t think this is starting to get to the Mets, just take a listen to former Phil Billy Wagner: “They (the Phillies) go out there and expect to win.”
Not said? That the Mets now expect to lose when they hook up with the Phils. They’re not sure how it’s going to happen, they just know it will in fact happen.
One dark cloud on yesterday’s game. Jimmy Rollins left the game after twisting an ankle. He says it’s no big deal. He’s listed as day to day. Speaking of day to day, Rollins has played in something like 230 games in a row.
Also something else to look for tonight. Chase Utley was hit by a pitch three times yesterday. Actually “brushed” might be more accurate. Utley did not exactly exert himself trying to get out of the way. Look for the Mets maybe to let him know they don’t appreciate it.
Then again, maybe they’ll be more concerned with just trying to rid themselves of what is quickly becoming a Philly jinx.
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