Mets open season in Met-like fashion...with a loss
Well it looks like the 2011 season is indeed over before it ever started, as the Metropolitans fell to the Florida Marlins in Miami 5-2, Friday night.
The bankrupt baseball team looked listless in the heat of the Miami sun, as Marlins ace, Josh Johnson, opened the game with six no-hit innings before yeilding two Mets runs in the seventh.
As for Mike Pelfrey, he held his own for three innings until the fourth. Walks to Mike Stanton and Logan Morrison and a double by Gabby Sanchez was followed by a grand slam home run by catcher John Buck.
Just like that, the season is over! Here is actual footage of the John Buck home run and reaction of Met fans around the world! WATCH!
Morrison would added a solo shot in the eighth to extend the Marlins lead to 6-2, but, alas, this opener was an example of the fears that Met fans had entering the season. Their offense looked listless, the pitching pitiful, and in the end the Mets produced what amounted to a forgettable season opener. There are more to come. 161 games left to go, folks.
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