Mets vs. Marlins ... same old, same old

The Mets have a ton of injuries, but are helped by the NL East overall staggering around. The Mets do have six or so (one suspended in the first inning) games to make up. The state of the team is suggested by a sort of AAA outfield, including a worn out vet they picked up from some team who disposed of him for a $1 (seriously). First place though.

The Mets are also benefiting from a great bullpen, even with Lugo injured, and injuries to starters pushing them. They also was helped by the Marlins, who really should have won on Friday (lost in twelve; even after their guy gave up three runs -- all hit by the AAA crew -- they got two back ... a bit late to finally score), who couldn't buy a clutch hit much of the weekend. True they managed a winning homer in the 9th Saturday, after Joey L. finally had a very good outing (though taken out after four).

The Marlins finally had a big inning (one) today. But, it took some help and luck. It is a bit unfair to speak about the spot starter "melting down." He did load the bases. He gutted out a key out. Then, the pitcher hit a dribbler that only a great play would have stopped from being a hit. That turned the inning, which easily could have been mostly an escape job. And, Lindor (still struggling) didn't help, botching a double play. The Marlins only scored that inning. The starter not only led the next inning with a hit but tossed two more innings.