Game 8: Mets vs. Phillies @ Shea Stadium

John Maine will be our go-to guy as the Mets look to take a series from the evil Phillies.

The Good: John Maine was good through seven. The savior, Ryan Church, came through to put us on the board and Beltran added to the lead with a clutch hit. He also showed frustration by slamming his bat down when he struck out late in the game - good to see...I guess. Brian Schneider showed off his cannon and Reyes collected a few hits and stole his first base in twenty two games while Feliciano came on to strike out the side in a crucial spot. Scott Schoeneweis also came in and did a tremendous job by inducing a double play to bail the Mets out - he was then cheered...good for him and the rest of the bullpen (read: everyone but Heilman). Credit to Reyes for doubling late in the game, but he needs to get it going. The Mets can't depend on Angel Pagan to deliver game-winning hits every time out. And I thought Reyes was correctly called safe.

The Bad: Aaron friggin' Heilman. One of the starters, this time Maine, pitches a gem and gets screwed yet again. I am sick of Heilman - no matter what he does from here on out (except leading the Mets to a World Series), I do not want to see him as a key contributor from the bullpen. Someone has to be brought in. The Mets also continue to suck on offense. They score quick and then fall into a lull for a bunch of innings.


Overall: This is what you do! Even if you give up the lead, you win these damn games! Maybe now everyone can shut up about not being able to beat the Phillies.

Final Score: Mets 4, Phillies 3. Record: 4-4.