To think that 24 hours ago, Reyes didnt break the record yet, no team in 110 years scored 30 runs, There was a 41 inning scoreless streak that was still alive, the Phillies were leading the wild card, the cubs were in second place and pujols had 6 consecutive 30 homer seasons.
Reyes is the all time Mets SB leader in a single season. The Rangers scored 30 runs. Webb's streak came to an end. The Padres regained the Wild Card. The Cubs took over the division again. And Pujols became the first player to have 30 homers in the first 7 seasons of play.
Out of all of this I am still baffled by the Orioles giving up 30 runs. They were all earned runs, and they were all to actual pitchers. Why there wasnt and Infielder pitching in the ninth inning was just beyond me. The O's had a game facing them right after that, and they needed their pitchers. Who knows what effect the 9 runs will have on Shuey who couldnt get any one out but was forced to keep pitching.
