Thursday, March 22, 2012

Johan Santana looks ready in loss

Johan Santana has given doubts that he may not be ready for the regular season.  Until yesterday.  Santana pitched against a full St. Louis Cardinal lineup and he seemed back to his vintage self.  Santana got saddled with the loss in his efforts, 2-1.

Santana went 6 innings, allowing 6 hits, 1 earned run, and striking out 6.  Santana also walked 0 batters which was a great sign for going forward.  Santana looked prime for Opening Day, a sign that the Mets desperately needed. 

Jordany Valdespin was also a bright spot for the Mets in the loss.  The Mets were down 1-0 in the 9th inning when Valdespin hit a solo homer to tie the game at 1.  His clutch home run I'm sure will stick with Collins as he considers players for call-ups as the season progresses.

With opening day on the horizon, the Mets need to have more bright spots like these and less injuries.

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