Mets Series in Review: vs. Phillies

Mets took care of business against the NL Least the past 3 days

Last Series

Dates: April 13-15

Results: SWEEP!

 W 2-0, W 6-5, W 6-1

Current Record: 6-3

MVMet: The Mets offense looked as good as they did in Spring Training, and Lucas Duda led the way, as all four of hits went for extra bases. #Unconfident

LVMet: Wilmer Flores has not had a great start to 2015, as he’s struggled with both the bat and glove through the first 10 days of the season.

Statistics

Mets Player	Performance
Curtis Granderson	5-10, 2 R, 3 BB, SO
David Wright	3-8, BB, SB (2), SO
Lucas Duda	4-13, 2 R, 3 2B (4), HR (1), 5 RBI (7), BB, 2 SO
Michael Cuddyer	4-9, 2 R, RBI (4), 2B (1), 3B (1), HBP, BB, 2 SO
Daniel Murphy	2-11, 2 R, RBI (3), 2B (1), HR (1), 3 BB
Travis d’Arnaud	4-12, 2 R, 3 RBI (8), 2B (1), HR (1), SF, BB, SO
Juan Lagares	4-11, 2 R, 2 RBI (3), BB, SB (1), 2 SO, GIDP
Wilmer Flores	1-6, SO
Kirk Nieuwenhuis	0-5, SO
John Mayberry	0-1
Ruben Tejada	2-3, 2B (1), 2 BB
Anthony Recker	No at bats
Eric Campbell	1-5, R
Totals	30-98, 14 R, 12 RBI, 6 2B, 3B, 3 HR, SF, 2 SB, 14 BB, HBP, 12 SO, GIDP
Jacob deGrom (W, 1-0, 1.46 ERA)	6.1 IP, 7 H, BB, 3 SO, 99 Pitches (64 Strikes), 6 GO: 5 FO (0-2)
Matt Harvey (W, 2-0, 2.25 ERA)	6 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 8 SO, 2 HR, 2 HBP, 95 Pitches (64 Strikes), 4 GO: 3 FO (0-2, SO)
Jon Niese (W, 1-0, 1.59 ERA)	6.1 IP, 9 H, R, 2 BB, 4 SO, 94 Pitches (58 Strikes), 9 GO: 2 FO (1-3, RBI (1))
Carlos Torres (H, 3, 0.00 ERA)	1.1 IP, SO, 2 GO, 2 IR – 0 S
Jerry Blevins (H, 3, 0.00 ERA)	1 IP, SO, 1 GO: 1 FO
Jeurys Familia (S, 3, 3.86 ERA)	2 IP, H, R, BB, 2 SO, 2 GO: 1 FO
Buddy Carlyle (H, 1, 0.00 ERA)	1 IP, SO, 1 GO: 1 FO
Sean Gilmartin (H, 1, 3.38 ERA)	0.1 IP, H, R, HR, 1 GO
Rafael Montero (H, 1, 4.91 ERA)	0.2 IP, BB, SO, 1 GO
Alex Torres (5.40 ERA)	2 IP, 2 BB, SO, 4 GO

Bullpen

            2.16 ERA, 8.1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, HR, 3 BB, 7 SO, 12 GO: 3 FO, 2 IR – 0 S

            The bullpen continues to be a source of strength for this Mets roster, and a source of luxury. The Mets have received good starting pitching so far, so the bullpen hasn’t really been needed as much as it might be later in the season, but Terry has yet to use all 8 relievers in one series – 6 used against Washington, and 7 against Atlanta and Philadelphia. With David Wright on the DL for a few weeks, I am surprised this bullpen is still 8 deep. Also, with Vic Black and Bobby Parnell starting their rehab tour of the minors this past week, this bullpen might look different by May.

Looking Ahead

            The Mets continue their tour of the NL East with the Marlins coming into town. They play the next 7 games at home before travelling all the way across town to play the Yankees.

Thursday at 7:10 PM: Jarred Cosart (0-1, 1.50 ERA) @ Dillon Gee (0-1, 9.00 ERA)

Friday at 7:10 PM: David Phelps (0-0, 36.00 ERA) @ Bartolo Colon (2-0, 2.77 ERA)

Saturday at 7:10 PM: Mat Latos (0-2, 17.36 ERA) @ Jacob deGrom (1-1, 1.46 ERA)

Sunday at 1:10 PM: Tom Koehler (1-1, 3.18 ERA) @ Matt Harvey (2-0, 2.25 ERA)

Odd results from outside the galaxy: one explanation might be power-hungry aliens http://t.co/0QWVRIOjto pic.twitter.com/50orYFkfp8
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) April 15, 2015