Plax 4 Prez Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Game 1 Probables: NYM: Martinez(9-5, 3.84 ERA) vs PIT: Maholm(7-10, 4.90 ERA) Pedro back as Mets inch toward clinch New York (90-55) at Pittsburgh (60-87), Friday, 7:05 p.m. ET A guiding force in Boston's postseason run in 2004, Pedro Martinez will be looking to guide the Mets to the playoffs on Friday night. When the Mets open their three-game series against the Pirates, they'll have the chance to clinch the National League East title for the first time since 1988. The Mets had a chance to clinch on Wednesday, but the Phillies' sweep of a doubleheader from the Braves held off the champagne for at least one more night. All eyes will be on Martinez as he makes his first start since going on the disabled list on Aug. 14 with a strained right calf. Though he threw a successful simulated game on Sept. 9, manager Willie Randolph said on Wednesday that he would like to keep Martinez's output limited, as he's expected to make two more starts before the playoffs. In his last start before going on the DL, Martinez allowed six runs on four hits over one inning and just 34 pitches against the Phillies. He'll be taking on the Pirates' Paul Maholm, who has gone 4-2 with a 3.77 ERA in 14 appearances at PNC Park this year. Pitching matchup NYM: RHP Pedro Martinez (9-5, 3.84 ERA) Prior to his stint on the DL, Martinez had won three out of his past four decisions. PIT: LHP Paul Maholm (7-10, 4.90 ERA) Maholm allowed three runs in his last start, the eighth time in his last 11 starts that he gave up three runs or fewer. Player to watch Freddy Sanchez, who leads the National League in hitting (.339), has hit safely in 17 of his last 18 games at PNC Park and owns a league-best .386 home batting average. On the Internet MLB.TV Gameday Audio • Gameday • Official game notes On television • SNY On radio • WFAN 660 WADO 1280 (Español) Up next • Saturday: Mets (RHP Orlando Hernandez, 10-10, 4.96) at Pirates (LHP Tom Gorzelanny, 2-3, 3.74), 7:05 p.m. ET • Sunday: Mets (RHP John Maine, 5-4, 3.45) at Pirates (LHP Zach Duke, 9-13, 4.68), 1:35 p.m. ET • Monday: Marlins (RHP Josh Johnson, 12-7, 3.10) at Mets (LHP Dave Williams, 5-4, 6.62), 7:10 p.m. ET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jeans Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 1!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateb Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 We are getting into their bullpen (hopefully) in the 8th and 9th. We gotta do something there. We are rooting for Philly now, I want the Mets to clinch the division, not the Phillies losing. Lo Duca sure picked a great game to get kicked out of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateb Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Where are all of you? Bases loaded one out for astros.. bottom 9.... this could be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateb Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 One god damn astro grounded into a double play the second I posted it Looks like we have to wait until tomorrow fellas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jeans Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I hope the Phillies win their 1:45 game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted September 16, 2006 Author Share Posted September 16, 2006 I hope the Phillies win their 1:45 game. why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws44 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Where are all of you? Bases loaded one out for astros.. bottom 9.... this could be it. Setting up for my nephew's christening tomorrow. It was killing me not knowing how Pedro was doing. Obviously not good. I was with a bunch of dueche bag Yankee fans telling me they are the best team ever and blah blah blah. God I hate those guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted September 16, 2006 Author Share Posted September 16, 2006 Setting up for my nephew's christening tomorrow. It was killing me not knowing how Pedro was doing. Obviously not good. I was with a bunch of dueche bag Yankee fans telling me they are the best team ever and blah blah blah. God I hate those guys. we all do...we all do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYHC GIANT Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 we all do...we all do AAWW C'mon where's the love??? Willie was showin' it to pedro last night when pedro was cryin' in the dugout after that performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted September 16, 2006 Author Share Posted September 16, 2006 AAWW C'mon where's the love??? Willie was showin' it to pedro last night when pedro was cryin' in the dugout after that performance. not cool bro... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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