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gern11 · 08-20-2023, 08:47 AM

Mets drop an 8-4 decision to the Cardinals in St. Louis as we head to Pittsburgh for a pivotal four-game set with the Pirates.

Mets hold a four-game edge of the second-place Pirates entering the early August weekend series. I never thought I'd see myself typing such a thing, but there is concern in the opening matchup because Steve Carlton gets the ball.

This seaon - and frankly the early portion of his career with the Mets - has not been kind nor fun to endure for Lefty. His disappointing numbers (2-12, 5.52 ERA) don't in any way resemble the dominating ace we thought we drafted with the No. 1 overall pick in the 1963 MLB Draft.

Carlton will oppose Ted Wills (5-2, 4.35).

Sidenote in Clemente's pursuit of .400...he comes into the weekend hitting .404.

08-20-2023, 08:47 AM	#182
gern11 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 512	Setting The Stage Mets drop an 8-4 decision to the Cardinals in St. Louis as we head to Pittsburgh for a pivotal four-game set with the Pirates. Mets hold a four-game edge of the second-place Pirates entering the early August weekend series. I never thought I'd see myself typing such a thing, but there is concern in the opening matchup because Steve Carlton gets the ball. This seaon - and frankly the early portion of his career with the Mets - has not been kind nor fun to endure for Lefty. His disappointing numbers (2-12, 5.52 ERA) don't in any way resemble the dominating ace we thought we drafted with the No. 1 overall pick in the 1963 MLB Draft. Carlton will oppose Ted Wills (5-2, 4.35). Sidenote in Clemente's pursuit of .400...he comes into the weekend hitting .404.