Hyannis Mets Game Stories
Monday, July 9, 2007
Hyannis fell to 7-11 as the Western Division leading Bourne Braves upended the Mets 5-4. Squandered opportunities would be the theme of the day for Hyannis, which left 16 runners on base. Scott Elmendorf led the team in this category, leaving 7 runners on. This did not help the cause of pitcher Andrew Doyle, who allowed 3 earned runs through 5 and 2/3’s innings. Doyle pitched effectively, but ended the day with a no decision, giving up 5 hits while walking 2 and striking out 8.
The Mets struck early in the first when a bases loaded walk to third basemen Dan Brewer scored a run. However the Mets could not further capitalize as second basemen Scott Elmendorf bounced into an inning ending double play. Bourne did not take long to answer Hyannis’ first inning run, scoring its first in the bottom of the 2nd on a two out double by outfielder Bill Hall. In the top of the fourth, two walks and a single left the Mets with the bases loaded and only one out. Consecutive singles by Phil Bell and Shane Peterson scored 2 runs for the Mets, as they went up 3-1.
The Mets later came close to adding their fourth run in the top of the 6th. With runners on first and second, Shane Peterson hit an infield fly where he was ruled automatically out. What seemed as a dead play was revived by the alert base running of outfielder Joey Gonzales. Noticing that the third basemen Bill Perry was in the middle of the infield catching the pop up, Gonzales promptly tagged and beat the fielder to the vacant base in a thrilling dash. Gonzales’ efforts would go for naught however. After first basemen Kiko Vazquez struck out, Brewer was intentionally walked to first, leaving Scott Elmendorf up the bat with the bases again loaded. He could not capitalize however, grounding out to end the inning.
The Braves then tied the score in the bottom of the inning on a two run home run by outfielder Brian Pruitt. Hyannis Shortstop Ryan Jackson was able to put the Mets ahead the next inning, after an error by Bourne first basemen Mitch Moreland on a Joey Gonzales grounder.
The Braves went ahead for good in the bottom of the 7th. Pitcher Hunter Harris, on in relief for Doyle, allowed the first two runners on base, and after a sacrifice bunt and a walk, the bases were loaded. Garret Sherrill then took over, allowing a 2 run single to Bourne first basemen Josh Satin. The Braves took the lead and never looked back. Bourne pitcher Jordan Flasher finished off the Mets in the ninth to get the save and ensure victory for the Braves. The Mets will next take on the Orleans Cardinals tonight at Eldridge Park at 7 o clock.
The Mets struck early in the first when a bases loaded walk to third basemen Dan Brewer scored a run. However the Mets could not further capitalize as second basemen Scott Elmendorf bounced into an inning ending double play. Bourne did not take long to answer Hyannis’ first inning run, scoring its first in the bottom of the 2nd on a two out double by outfielder Bill Hall. In the top of the fourth, two walks and a single left the Mets with the bases loaded and only one out. Consecutive singles by Phil Bell and Shane Peterson scored 2 runs for the Mets, as they went up 3-1.
The Mets later came close to adding their fourth run in the top of the 6th. With runners on first and second, Shane Peterson hit an infield fly where he was ruled automatically out. What seemed as a dead play was revived by the alert base running of outfielder Joey Gonzales. Noticing that the third basemen Bill Perry was in the middle of the infield catching the pop up, Gonzales promptly tagged and beat the fielder to the vacant base in a thrilling dash. Gonzales’ efforts would go for naught however. After first basemen Kiko Vazquez struck out, Brewer was intentionally walked to first, leaving Scott Elmendorf up the bat with the bases again loaded. He could not capitalize however, grounding out to end the inning.
The Braves then tied the score in the bottom of the inning on a two run home run by outfielder Brian Pruitt. Hyannis Shortstop Ryan Jackson was able to put the Mets ahead the next inning, after an error by Bourne first basemen Mitch Moreland on a Joey Gonzales grounder.
The Braves went ahead for good in the bottom of the 7th. Pitcher Hunter Harris, on in relief for Doyle, allowed the first two runners on base, and after a sacrifice bunt and a walk, the bases were loaded. Garret Sherrill then took over, allowing a 2 run single to Bourne first basemen Josh Satin. The Braves took the lead and never looked back. Bourne pitcher Jordan Flasher finished off the Mets in the ninth to get the save and ensure victory for the Braves. The Mets will next take on the Orleans Cardinals tonight at Eldridge Park at 7 o clock.
Ross Moulton
Labels: Mets fall to Braves 5-4
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