Wow.
That was my reaction during the 8th inning that seemed to never end yesterday. Just wow.
The extra base hits were what made this game amazing. The Mets had Braves pitchers always throwing from the stretch. I also think its to note that if it wasnt for that win, the score would be a lot higher on both ends due to homeruns (but both pitchers would have also pitched differently if the wind was not blowing in).
There have only been two teams ever (except the Mets) that have started 4-0 and allowed one run or less in each game. By the way, I just heard that it was the first time since 1894 that two NL 3-0 teams met eachother.
The pitching last night was also great. I picked Perez in round 20 of 21 in a draft, and man did he perform last night. Burgos also had a great night at the mound.
Today the Mets send Glavine to the mound agaisnt Smoltz. On TBS last night, Glavine was interviewed saying that the game will be fun for everyone except him and Smoltz (said jokingly).
I guess the what to watch for would be the Mets offense to see if they can keep it up. I expect today that out of the bullpen, the Mets will see Gonzalez or Soriano.
The weekly power poll on MLB.com, the Fab 15, set off their preseason ranking earlier this week, they only rank the top 15 with one extra. The Mets were behind the Phils, at 8, which they never were last year. The Braves were that extra spot. The red sox top the poll.
