Like a Hollywood reboot, Captain Kirk was back in action. Except this time, the three extra K’s at the end of his name each represented a home run, as Kirk Nieuwenhuis became the first Mets player every to hit three round-trippers in a home game, and just the eighth Mets player to do it at all in 54 years. Jeurys Familia also made history as he locked down his fourth game in a row to collect 27 saves before the All-Star break, a new Mets record. It’s really a darn shame he won’t be at the All-Star game, because he has been one of, if not the best closer in all of baseball this year.
Side note: The Mets score all of their runs in this series via the home run. That’s also probably historic, but I wouldn’t even know where to look to confirm that.
It was an all around great day to be a Mets fan. The team unexpected took four of six away from the Dodgers and Giants on their recent road trip, then came home to sweep the D’Backs and put the team five games above .500. They now sit comfortably in playoff contention going into the second half. It was a volatile first half for the Mets as injuries, suspensions, hot starts, freezing cold slumps and finally a blistered ending have made this one of the most exciting years in a very long time. We can only hope that this resurgence will lead to more good times in the second half.
Congrats Kirk, Jeurys and the rest of the team. Now go rest up!
Good starting pitching, Niese + a little offense, actually a lot of Kirk, + Familia = victory!
My gut tells me that you can’t keep winning with all your runs scoring on the long ball. My heart tells me to just love it. A very nice conclusion to a very nice first half. Good luck and congrats to JDG our All Star.
Well said Metsense.
+1