 Tuesday, June 05, 2007
FOCUSing on When Jose Reyes Will Steal Home
As I am about to enter Shea this past Saturday, I see a young couple holding a "FOCUS" sign for their group meeting. Since Steve and I often talk about "focusing", I couldn't resist.
David Wright singles and then steals his 11th base of the season in the bottom of the first. It appears that his back is thankfully feeling better, touch wood.
Jose Reyes' Spanish Academy Word of the Day is "La pantalla esta grande". (Translation: "The screen is big.")
Eric Byrnes hits a solo shot with one out in the third to give the Dbacks a 1-0 lead.
While I went to the restroom, Delgado hits a solo shot to right to tie the game. (For new readers, running to the restroom is a superstition that I use because I know the team I am rooting for will score when I don't watch them. It works once again with Delgado's home run. The other times include for the Yankees at the Stadium and on the road at Fenway and Wrigley.). The Mets score more runs to take a 5-1 lead.
I use the opportunity to catch up with my friend and co-worker Bill and celebrate the end of our Windows 2000 to XP migration. We are the "Who" response to the "Let's Go Mets!" chant.
Sosa exits to a standing ovation after 6.2 innings of one run run ball.
David Wright walks to open the 8th. Delgado doubles down the left field line. Delgado is featured with the "Mister Delgado" to the tune of Styx's classic "Mister Roboto", one of my favorites. Dbacks starter exits the game to Gwen Stefani's "Sweet Escape". Juan Cruz replaces him.
Gotay hits a three run home run to right center over the Amtrak sign. David Newhan grounds out to first the 7th. Mets 6 - Dbacks 1.
Feliciano relieves Joe Smith. Ben Johnson strikes out to start the 8th. Gomez singles and steals second while Reyes is at bat. Reyes triples to left and the Mets extend their lead to 7-1. Will Jose steal home? He distracts the Dbacks pitcher. He doesn't steal home on the play pictured below but it's only a matter of time.
It's time for Endy's (Chavez) Neighborhood to the theme of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. This is another lesson for Lastings Milledge. You can promote yourself in a positive way.
Feliciano comes out for the 9th. Feliciano shuts the door and the Mets win 7-1.
Posted by the Tank reporting live from Shea Stadium in Queens.
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