Last week Johan pitched 7 innings and allowed one earned run on his way to a no decision.
This game featured the full on ace Santana that we have not seen for a good minute. Johan threw 9 fantastic frames on his way to his first complete game shutout since 2008 where he pitched one against the Marlins on three days rest to keep the Mets post season hopes alive. He did it again tonight pitching a three hitter. I would say moment in the ninth inning would be the best of the game, but there was a moment earlier in the game that could also be considered the best moment in the game so here are your two best moments of the game:
B) Jerry went out to the mound in the ninth inning after an error by Jason Bay allowed a runner to reach base on a fly ball. Santana at that point now had only one out with two runners on and righties coming up to the plate. Jerry went out, and Santana said “I'm fine” and Jerry went back. It's unclear (as I'm writing this 5 minutes after the game and cannot watch the post game show since I am in DC) whether Jerry was really going to take him out or not, but it was a great moment none to less.
The other moment of offense in the game came from Jason Bay with a crucial 2 run single. He probably won't be remembered for that in this game but that single provided some crucial run support for the Amazin's. If that didn't happen, it's very possible that Santana may not have been allowed to finish the game.
