Last night Mike 'Big Pelf' Pelfrey balked three times. He surrendered only two runs, but the balks were killer. His first balk led to the Giants first run in the first inning. Believe it or not, Pelfrey isn't the first Met to accomplish this feat: Don Rowe did it on April 27, 1963 against Philadelphia. Another former Met accomplished that feat, although not with the Mets. Al Leiter did it while pitching with Toronto (vs. Minnesota) on April 23, 1994.
David Wright has taken some hits on this site, and deservedly so. That being said, he looks like he is Wrighting the ship. Wright has been swinging the bat very well, and had nine hits, nine RBI, and five stolen bases in the first three games against the Giants. According to Elias Sports Bureau, he is the first player since 1920 to accomplish this feat.
Although last night's game leaves a lot to be desired, if anyone said the Mets would go 3-1 to start this road trip, there isn't anyone who wouldn't sign on for that. Let's just hope last night was a small blip, and the Mets can regain their winning ways tonight against Los Angeles.
Sources: Sports Illustrated, NY Times
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