I haven’t checked in on Gary’s PBP for a while.  With Pete Alonso hitting a rare HR (his 12th!) let’s see how Gare is doing.

Back-to-back and the @Mets are only down by 1 👀 pic.twitter.com/O1EXniI5VY

— MLB (@MLB) June 29, 2021

So here’s the problem Gary. I want to give this call a good grade because the ball is obviously gone off the bat. However the call has a fatal flaw. You said the ball is outta “here.” But the ball is on DC an you are in NYC.

So you’re forcing a catch phrase Gary. And you know who forces catch-phrases? No, not Vin Scully. John Sterling forces catch phrases. And thus there can only be on grade here.

VERDICT: Sterling

Gary – WHY do you force the coach phrase? Do you think it is beloved? Do you think Darren is going to make Outta Here T-Shirts – well that’s not happening since you obviously have an issue with him since you’re the only announcer who doesn’t acknowledged the T-Shirt Army to the point that you go SILENT when the telecast shows them. Are you planning on writing an Outta Here book some day? I don’t get it. You don’t need it and you definitely didn’t need to say it every time. Be better Gary. It’s a net negative to you game.

While we’re doing HR calls, here’s another from Gary Sterling.

Billy 💪 pic.twitter.com/lqZyhv5ITT

— New York Mets (@Mets) June 29, 2021

Now I don’t know what’s wrong with Gary but since like 2019 I feel like he doesn’t see the ball well. And I get that he’s calling this off the monitor but you know what, I am watching it on twitter and I can see that this isn’t “toward the wall.”

Gary, how the heck is this “towards the wall” – look at this ON THE MONITOR LIKE I AM.

That’s a terrible call Gary. That’s an announcer on auto-pilot saying the words he always says. Be better.

VERDICT: Sterling

On June 28th 2012 Ike Davis was batting  .172 with 10 HR and 41 RBI

Pete Alonso is batting .261  with 11 HR and 36 RBI

Alonso is tied for 69th in HRs with the recently released Albert Pujols (.269 11 and 28)

Pete is just 15 off the MLB Home Run Leader Vlad  (26)…and just 14 behind NL leader Tatis.

It should be pointed out that Vlad and Tatis don’t play with those new balls that don’t travel as far, nor do any of the 68 players who have hit more than 11 HRs.  Only Pete is a victim of these new baseballs.

A wise man once said “Trade High”

 

One of the Five Aces, Zack Wheeler faces the Mets today.  In olden times we didn’t have a billionaire to bring us free agents and da Black Edge in our uniform game.  Now tell me Picard, on the Mets’ roster, how many aces do you see?

One of the new aces The Big Zero will try to last more than an inning while touching his cap, rubbing the ball, then wiping his pant leg. and being checked by umpires.

 

LOL, I wonder if Pete Alonos hits home runs in Citi Field?

Sitting watching an army brass performance. Add this to the list of things I’d never thought I’d rather do than watch Matt Harvey pitch. It’s close but it makes the list. #Birdland pic.twitter.com/d0Cmah1va5

— Bleacher Birds (@BleacherBirds) June 25, 2021

Happy Harvey Day Muchachas….The Dark Knight Has Returned (to Buffalo!) because the Orioles have NOOOOOOOOOBBBBBBOOOOODY so what the hay, it’s Harvey Day!

In the first, Matt gets the first two hitters before giving up a single.  Let’s see what kind of stuff Matt has today.

Jusssssst a bit outside.

But Matt gets out of the inning and the umpires are like…..yeah man, we know YOU’RE not cheating.  You’re good.

On to the second

The count is 3 and 2 to George Springer.  You remember Springer, he was one of the Free Agents the Stupid Cheap Cohens passed on.  The pitch….

…oh no…

But that’s all the damage, and we’re onto the 3d down 1-0.

I think Matt got two quick outs but my wife started taking to me and I am pulling this game in with rabbit ears and duct tape as it is…..but I did see Vlad take TDK deep.

In the 4th, two outs, then a triple.  Matt gets a ground ball to third and ERROR and look at Matt’s face.

End of 4 and it’s 3-1 Buffalo Jays.

I didn’t see the 5th because that’s when I learned the Mets black jerseys are returning in July, but it was a 1-2-3 for TDK.

And a rare 6th inning appearance for Matt.  Um, Bruce Hyde, are you insane?

Matt gets an out before walking a batter which prompts a visit from a mysterious bearded man.

Matt takes in the advice…gets a pop-up….and then Bruce Hyde decides not to push his luck!

The final line, 5.2ip, 6 hits, 3 runs all earned, a walk and 2 Ks.

For the Orioles without John Means, that’s a great start which means…

MATT HARVEY WILL RETURN