The Mets unfortunately missed out on a golden opportunity to seize the division lead tonight (Braves lost 2-0) by dropping the finale to Detroit, 6-5. The highlights:
Unfortunately for the Mets, Takahashi just didn't have it tonight. He gave up all six earned runs in only four innings of work, giving up eight hits, walking four, and striking out four.
The top of the order was the catalyst for the Mets tonight, as Reyes went 1-3 with two walks and a run scored, Jesus Feliciano went 3-5 with two runs scored, and David Wright went 2-4 with an RBI and a run scored (though he sruck out to end the game).
Ike Davis, Jason Bay, and Chris Carter all added an RBI apiece.
I suppose I can't be all that upset about the loss. The Mets fell behind 6-1 early and managed to come back and make a game of it. Also, they took two out of three from a pretty good Tigers team when facing their three best pitchers. It would have been great to take over first, but so long as the Mets continue winning series, they'll be just fine. Tomorrow starts another tough series, as the Mets look to chop down the Twins.
Post Game 6/24/10 Tigers 6 - Mets 5
