The Mets set out this afternoon looking to take the series against the Nationals. They were up against Jordan Zimmerman, who hasn't lost in more than a month. Despite pitching well, Syndergaard hasn't been able to find a road win in his early career.
Noah pitched five inning, leaving with a 3-1 lead. His control was spotty surrendering five walks. Despite Noah not having his best stuff today, he looked like he was going to come away with his first road win of his early career.
Bobby Parnell entered the eighth inning with the lead but closed the frame giving up the lead. It became a 4-3 deficit, with Parnell surrendering three runs.
The Mets needed this game. Would they have won, they could have found themselves a mere game out of first place. Instead they sit three games out of first place with a difficult upcoming schedule in place. They have a ten game home stretch where they play, the Dodgers, Padres, and Nationals again.
This is usually right around the time when the wheels come off. Let's hope they get a bat that can help this abysmal bench and that the Met pitching can help them stay on track down the stretch.
With Wil Venable and Gerado Parra in the Mets sights as possible trade candidates for the Mets, who do you think it would take to get either of them? Do you think they would fit in nicely with this team? I like Parra more because of his defensive ability. What do you think?
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