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Santana comes up aces in opener!

Johan Santana came up big for the New York Mets in a 7-2 opening  Day  victory  against  the  Florida  Marlins  today.  The  Mets  new  ace  came  up  big  in  his  New  York Baseball debut. He went seven innings yielding just two runs on three hits while fanning eight Marlins  hitters. He seemed  to over match Florida through much of the contest with a lively fastball that often reached 93 mph along with a change up  that can make major league hitters look silly.

The Mets were potent on offense as well. Of note Carlos Beltran doubled twice (knees looked fine to me) and David Wright had a huge three run double in the fourth.

The bull pen was impressive with two scoreless innings including a one-two-three ninth for Aaron Heilman.

It is only one game but man does it feel great to get 2007 behind us!

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Mets up 6-0 in fourth!

The New York Mets exploded for six runs in the fourth inning of the 2008 season opener. The  big blow came from Third Baseman David Wright who belted a bases loaded, three run double.

Keep checking back for updates.

9 up, 9 down so far for Johan Santana in opener!

Johan Santana has been perfect through three innings in the New York Mets season opener. Okay, Okay....I know it's only three innings, but still....looking great so far (hey, it's opening day, you have to be excited). He has good velocity on his fastball, a nasty change up  and  good  location.

In other good news early on, Carlos Beltran just hit his second double of the Game. Still no score...keep checking in.

Opening Day!

Listening on the radio for play-by-play,
I hear, "Welcome to Opening Day".
Despite cold temperatures for today's game,
A sellout crowd has came.
I turn my attention to the bullpen.
The starting pitcher is number 10.
Managers present line-ups
Pitcher throws warm up.
Umpire yells, "Play Ball!"
Fielders heed the call.
Innings one, two and three,
No score too be.
Inning five,
Visitors come alive
Back-to-back singles down the line.
Sacrifice fly - position nine.
No one at fault,
But one run results.
Inning eight,
Still not too late.
The home team takes their swings.
A base hit and stolen base, leadoff would bring.
Will this one get a hit?
No, second base smothers it.
Fly ball and a play at the plate.
A perfect throw ends the eighth.
I review the pitcher's stats,
As the visitors come to bat.
Four straight balls and a walk,
Pitching coach comes out too talk.
A new pitcher trots to the mound.
Three feared sluggers shut down.
Bottom of the ninth,
Climax at its height.
An error on a bad hop.
Line drive over shortstop.
Fans express belief,
Even with the closer now in relief.
Double off the fence.
The crowd is in suspense.
Rounding third, anxiously awaiting the final word.
This is what I heard.
"Here comes the winning run",
Safe! and "That's a winner" 2-1.
Spectators approve with a deafening roar,
Seconds later, fireworks would soar.
Baseball and America's pastime is my reason,
I think I'll go to another game this season.

By Don Angel

Opening Day!

Listening on the radio for play-by-play,
I hear, "Welcome to Opening Day".
Despite cold temperatures for today's game,
A sellout crowd has came.
I turn my attention to the bullpen.
The starting pitcher is number 10.
Managers present line-ups
Pitcher throws warm up.
Umpire yells, "Play Ball!"
Fielders heed the call.
Innings one, two and three,
No score too be.
Inning five,
Visitors come alive
Back-to-back singles down the line.
Sacrifice fly - position nine.
No one at fault,
But one run results.
Inning eight,
Still not too late.
The home team takes their swings.
A base hit and stolen base, leadoff would bring.
Will this one get a hit?
No, second base smothers it.
Fly ball and a play at the plate.
A perfect throw ends the eighth.
I review the pitcher's stats,
As the visitors come to bat.
Four straight balls and a walk,
Pitching coach comes out too talk.
A new pitcher trots to the mound.
Three feared sluggers shut down.
Bottom of the ninth,
Climax at its height.
An error on a bad hop.
Line drive over shortstop.
Fans express belief,
Even with the closer now in relief.
Double off the fence.
The crowd is in suspense.
Rounding third, anxiously awaiting the final word.
This is what I heard.
"Here comes the winning run",
Safe! and "That's a winner" 2-1.
Spectators approve with a deafening roar,
Seconds later, fireworks would soar.
Baseball and America's pastime is my reason,
I think I'll go to another game this season.

by Don Angel