Mets fall to Astros in extra innings (8/2/08)
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008The New York Mets (58-52) took on the Houston Astros (52-57) in Houston Saturday night. It did not go as planned for New York. Once again, Johan Santana pitched a strong game and handed a 4-1 lead over to the bullpen. We all should have guessed what happened next. Santana earns yet another no decision as the Mets lost to the Astros 5-4 in 10 innings.
Billy Wagner came in with the Mets up 4-2 and eventually loaded the bases with no outs in the ninth inning. Mark Loretta was on third with Hunter Pence, who was on second, immediately following him after a single by Geoff Blum. Loretta collided with Mets catcher Ramon Castro, which jarred the ball loose. Pence, still on Loretta’s heels, scored as well. Loretta referenced himself playing football, as he said, “I felt like a fullback going in there. It was like a car wreck.”
The loss was big for the Mets, who now are two games behind NL East leading Philadelphia. Billy Wagner was charged with a blown save, and Aaron Heilman took the loss. Jose Valverde was credited with the win.
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