Those Mets

WRIGHT FAILING TO DELIVER

David Wright, who left 5 runners on base while going 0-for-4 in the finale at Citi Field yesterday, is struggling to deliver in the clutch. On Sunday afternoon, the New York Mets fell just short of a comeback against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the ninth. The Giants closer Brian (not a Beach Boy) Wilson, gave up a leadoff double to Jason Bay. He followed it by striking out the side. That accomplishment was achieved by striking out the heart of the order, and that includes David Wright. Wright was ejected for arguing but he has a history with these Giants. Last season, he was drilled in the head by this same team and the Mets never showed retaliation. It was certainly not intentional, but the pitch that hit him was intended as a brush back pitch. It was thrown strategically with the intent of scaring Wright to hold his batting stance a little further away from the plate, so that the pitcher's next pitch would be out of reach. This is a common practice. However, when a player is hit, it is often viewed as damaging and an almost unforgivable act. This act is only allowed to be forgiven if there is retaliation. Meanwhile, Wright's average has fallen to .269, and although he leads the team in hits, walks and RBI's he is now responsible for two losses on the season, tied for the most on the blame board with the abysmal Gary Matthews Jr and incredibly disappointing Jason Bay.