A six-run fourth inning put this one out of reach early and the Cardinals went on to a 9-0 laugher over the Mets on Wednesday. Really, there was nothing good that happened in this game. But let’s scrape the bottom of the barrel and try to find something that wasn’t terrible.
- Michael Cuddyer hit the ball hard twice and got a walk. These days that’s a good night.
- Lucas Duda had two hits, even if one of them was gift-wrapped.
- The bullpen threw 4.2 scoreless innings.
- Daniel Murphy didn’t make any bonehead plays.
- No one got hurt.
- As putrid as the team has played, a win tomorrow and they earn a split against perhaps the best team in the league.
Colon’s ERA is 4.77 now. How you guys liking him now?
I’m going to pat myself on the back for being one of the few who wasn’t fooled by his hot start.
Hey look, don’t hurting yourself patting yourself on the back. This is who Colon is and it’s who he was last year. His margin for error is small.
Flores made a dazzling play in the hole, showing vast range and getting to his feet in an instant get a force play at second on a (not too hard) sliding Matt Holliday!
Also, Colon set the Mets record for consecutive innings without a walk.
Jaime Garcia vs. Jacob deGrom tomorrow. Two very good hitting pitchers! However, Garcia is a lefty so that neutralizes deGrom a bit. Recker, Mayberry, and maybe Tejada in the lineup to provide a spark. Bet it’s Cuddyer that sits. He had two hits today, let him feel good about himself!
DeGrom, Harvey, Thor, then God let it pour.
Good one Texas!
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