Knowing that John Maine is on the mound makes me as calm as I'll ever be with a Mets starter on the mound. Yes, there are times when he can give up 3 straight home runs, or look less than extraordinary, but for the most part John Maine is as cool and calm as they come. This kid never gets to up, never gets to down, and always sees room for improvement. He has struggled a bit since his amazing April, but tonight he was fantastic. He held down the Twins and then the bats broke free. For once, everything worked tonight.Due to the rout this game turned into in the late innings, John Maine may get lost in the numbers. Offensively, the Mets finally broke loose and got a win. Beltran and Delgado both got past first base, and LoDuca reminded us what a clutch hit looked like. There was some help for the unlikely in Ricky Ledee and solid defensively play all around. They hit the ball, they made the catches, the bullpen was strong, and Maine held a lead. All that equates to an all-around solid win. Again, it means nothing if we don't come out strong tomorrow. Santana will be a tough task, but the Mets can crack him if they ride this wave.
But for tonight, thanks for reminding us of how life in Queens should be.
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