Santana Holds the Line

Yesterday I was asking for some Divine intervention, and I think it happened. The Brewers blow a 4 run lead in the 9th with 2 outs, and Ben Sheets may be done for the year. If the Mets can figure out a way to win in Atlanta, maybe they can get to October baseball afterall. With Ryan Church coming around at the plate, and David looking for redemption, maybe the Mets can win more than 1 game in Hotlanta.

Santana pitched like an ACE, and the Heiman Syndrome didn’t come into play last night. NY circles say that Heilman has pitched his way out of NY, and will see nothing but Mop Up duty at best. If, and that’s a big if, the Mets make the playoffs, Heilman could be left off the playoff roster. During the game Gary Cohan and Ron Darling mentioned that the Mets may try to trade for the Royals closer in the off-season. I say that’s a perfect place for Aaron. He can start there, and never be heard from again in NY.

The offense came from 2 former Nats and it couldn't have been better timing. Schneider and Church both delivered key hits and acounted for 4 for the 7 RBI in the game. Brian's 2 HR were the first 2 HR game for his since 2003, and Church seems to have found his stroke again. With David struggling at the plate, Ryan's bat is sorely needed. Maybe a change of venue will wake David's bat up. The Mets can't afford to lose another 2 or 3 games to Atlanta this weekend. Lets hope the Mets bury Hampton early and often, and that Heilman doesn't even pick up a baseball.