Looking at the box score of the Mets 7-6 loss to the Cubs yesterday I saw some people’s sad numbers. The averages reading from top to bottom were: .297, .083, .258, .211, .295, .248, .143, .288, .181, .139. Ah, looking at those it’s a wonder the Mets are only three games under .500. So I guess in a way I should be glad the Mets are kind of over achieving for how well they are hitting. The really sad thing is I don’t see how they will be much better in the coming year. For that matter I don’t see how they will be much better in the coming years. I feel sorry for David Wright, the .295 in that group. Hopefully I am just down on the Mets and they can improve next year. After all, Ike Davis (the .248) should be better with a year’s experience. Beltran (the .211) should be healthier. Thole (the .288) should also be better more games under his belt. I guess hope does run eternal, especially for Mets fans.
Speaking of losing, the San Diego Padres lost to the Rockies 4-3. This was the Padres 8th loss in a row. The Padres are still in first but their lead is only three games on the San Fran Giants. The Rockies who have been know to get hot late are only 6.5 out. Heck the LA Dodgers still think they are in at 8 out, they’re wrong, but kudos for them being so optimistic. The Padres have a ton of pitching. They have added Miguel Tejada to protect Adrian Gonzalez so they have some hitting. I still feel the Padres will hang on to win the West. But if they don’t their choke will be considered legendary. It may even be considered worse than the Mets choke a few years back. Now that would be something.
