Alex Cora and Jon Niese, I tell you. I actually missed tonight’s game, but was watching updates, and when I heard Cora hit a bases-clearing triple, I had to see how legit it was. It was pretty dang legit.
Niese had a heck of a start, allowing one run (a home run by Josh Willingham in the seventh) and striking out a career high of eight batters. He is now 5-0 since returning from the disabled list. Here are a few notes:
Ike Davis had an run-scoring ground out in the first.
After the Cora triple, Niese followed with a run-scoring double.
The Mets wore eye-catching white caps tonight for the Fourth of July weekend, I assume. I did not like them.
Francisco Rodriguez pitched a third of an inning allowing two hits and got the save.
W-Jon Niese (6-2)
L-Luis Atilano (6-5)
S-Francisco Rodriguez (19)
Tomorrow’s game will start at 4:05 p.m. and will be broadcast on FOX.
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