Desperate Mets Stoop to Cheating, Still Lose

Former Phillie Marlon Anderson performed a completely bone headed play to end the game tonight and give the Phils their third straight win over the Mets in a crazy series at CBP this week.

The Mets had Endy Chavez on third and Marlon Anderson on first with one out.  On a grounder to Jimmy Rollins in which he had NO SHOT at turning two, Anderson decides to try and push Tad Iguchi in a horrible take out move.  A text book case in poor base running.  Marlon got called for interference and the game is over.

For half an inning there I was starting to worry that Brett Myers was in the mood to wrassle with a beat writer.  In the end, Brett got one of the craziest bounces a team could get.  Myers got the save, but he got saved tonight.

It's amazing to me, including Howard's MVP season last year, that the Phils have 3 different guys who are legitimate MVP caliber players.  Jimmy Rollins is a machine.  Just when the Mets jump out to take a quick lead, Jimmy comes out and belts a lead off homer to get the Phils right back.

As commenter Sad Panda said, Moyer found his magic and the baseball gods smiled on the Phillies.

The Fightins will go for the elusive four game sweep tomorrow in a business person special to end all business person specials.  All Philly fans can sleep well tonight knowing that those stinking Mets fans have to drive back up the turnpike feeling like a bunch of losers.  3 games back in the East with a chance to sweep.  Wow.

Comments

[Chris]

This has been a wild ride so far this season. I can't say that i have been with them all the way, but I will not fall off the bandwagon after THIS miracle.

I need two for CBP for tomorrow.

[dScan]

I knew we got rid of marlon for a reason.

[johndewar]

Only way to describe this win is friggin' sweet!

First, Moyer pulls out a great effort despite pitching like a 94 year old for the last couple of weeks. Then, Burrell and Rollins smack yet another homer off of the Mets. Tom Gordon doesn't give up a billion runs and finally, Myers doesn't melt down. Suck it, New York.....

BTW: All of this occurred with Howard striking out 3 times and Rowand striking out 4 times.

Any idea what Myers would have done had he blown this game? I'm thinking he'd slug Leslie Gudel right in the baby maker.

[pilgrim]

If taking 3 straight at home from the Mets feels this good, just how good does winning an actual championship feel?

It's great to see Burrell getting it in some big spots, too. I can't remember ever seeing him this fired up out there.

[meech.one]

Thanks, Marlon Anderson. You dummy.

[Chamomiles Davis]

Marlon, next time go all the way: Grab the ball out of Iguchi's glove and chuck it into left field.

[Adam B]

Marlon Anderson almost ended up and Chickie and Pete's with that slide.

[Ben]

Man, I thought Burrel had that grand slam, too.

Howard struck out a few times, but that unassisted double play was sweet.

[Gaze]

It's a shame we can't win a Thursday afternoon game to save our lives!

And how about that defense... Abe Nunez was swallowing up balls like an AC Hooker last night!

[George]

I just floated over to the Mets blog. If the Mets clubhouse is anything like that blog ... well let's just say that I smell fear. The Phils can take'em today if Lohse provides a servicable outing.

[theKrisheim]

1. jose jose jose jose - f u. cant believe we picked off jesus twice in one game. guy has been out of it the whole series.

2. abraham - god bless you and your little league bat, but all-star glove

3. jamie moyer scored on a sac???????????????

[Tartan69]

The funniest part is the Mets (and the NY press) can't understand why it was called interference. Morons.

[stksave27]

I've been to all three games with a Mets fan... pics at www.flickr.com/photos/stksave27 of Marlon and Willie doing the hand jive.

1. Grow some balls Phils fans... I am embarrased that Lets go Mets can even be heard.

2. What a radical turn around from the near season ending non slide of Carlos Ruiz... Why can't Chris coste catch 3 out 4 games?

3. Rowand, buddy... lay off the inside cheese.

4. Can you reallt believe??? According to a guy who was there for both teams... (TUG!) YOU GOTTA BELIEVE!!!

5. 4 game... don't say it till it happens.

[Maria]

Surprisingly[to me anyways], most Mets fans agree with the call and they actually blame Anderson for using his hands and being so blatant. Oh God, they also blame Willie Randolph for using Green instead of Gotay. It'd be so good to sweep the Mets.

[The Polish Punch]

Pat Burrell, the Met killer. At least he's good for that.

[ZT]

Congrats on being quoted by Rob Neyer.