April 24, 2007
Little Win
The Mets used small ball and a Rockies mistake to break a 1-1 tie in the 12th inning. Shawn Green walked and reached second on a sacrifice. A balk put him at third, and an intentional walk put Reyes at first. In a play I don't understand, the Rockies let Reyes take second (defensive indifference). Shouldn't the Rockies have tried to keep Jose at first to keep the force in order? The Mets win on a squeeze that goes as a base hit as they score a run without getting the ball out of the infield. It's the seventh time this season the Mets held the opposition to one run or less.
Posted by David Pinto at
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Is it really worth the slight risk of an errant throw, not to mention the distraction to a pitcher who already had a balk in the inning to try to hold Reyes? He's most likely going to be a very tough forceout at second even if he stays put.