Mets shut out Tigers
posted in 2006-07 offseason, New York Mets |Mets 3, Tigers 0
Well, it had to happen some time. The Tigers were shut out. And I think you have to give full credit to the Mets defense for doing that, because there’s no way the Tigers should have been shut out.
21-year-old Carlos Gomez looked even younger than his age, but he robbed a pair of triples with fine plays. One, he went on a full sprint and lept in the air to snare a Curtis Granderson hit. That would likely have been a triple, but at least a double. In the fourth, I believe, with a runner on first, Gomez made the risky decision to dive on a hit curving away from him. He made the catch. Had he missed, it was a sure run and possibly three bases. But he didn’t miss. Good job, kid.
I think Chad Durbin did a fine job. He shouldered the loss, but he allowed just three runs and pitched into the ninth inning while doing so. Had the Tigers scored some runs for him, he’d probably have gone eight innings and allowed just two, so I’d say it was pretty successful start. Either way, it helped the bullpen catch its breath after a Mike Maroth start. I’m really becoming fond of Durbin. Never expected that.
The Tigers and Mets continue the possible World Series preview on national tv (for 70% of the nation’s viewing regions) at about 4 p.m. (Check to see if you get the game)
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