Mets blast Phils
The Mets pummeled the last place Philadelphia Phillies last night by a score of 11-1. Jon Niese earned his sixth win of the year only giving up one run in eight innings. The only run he allowed was a solo homerun by Carlos Ruiz to lead off the second inning.
David Wright and Daniel Murphy each had four RBI’s a-piece to lead the offense. Josh Thole and Ruben Tejada each added three hits as well. The Mets finished with fifteen hits on the night including a game high four hits from Murphy.
Phillies starter Vance Worley went four innings giving up ten hits and six runs for the loss. The Mets scored a run on every pitcher from the Phillies last night. The Mets are now 44-37 on the season while the Phillies fall to 36-46.
The teams play an afternoon game today at 1:00 on the Fourth of July. Cliff Lee is still looking for his first win of the year and he will oppose Chris Young.
David Wright and Daniel Murphy each had four RBI’s a-piece to lead the offense. Josh Thole and Ruben Tejada each added three hits as well. The Mets finished with fifteen hits on the night including a game high four hits from Murphy.
Phillies starter Vance Worley went four innings giving up ten hits and six runs for the loss. The Mets scored a run on every pitcher from the Phillies last night. The Mets are now 44-37 on the season while the Phillies fall to 36-46.
The teams play an afternoon game today at 1:00 on the Fourth of July. Cliff Lee is still looking for his first win of the year and he will oppose Chris Young.
