Really, Mets?

Written by E. Bauwens | 17 April 2010

I'm dying to hear reactions from Mets fans about tonight's game. True, the Mets did beat the Cardinals tonight, but it took them six hours and 53 minutes to do so.

The Mets now hold two absolutely insane records: the longest timed game in franchise history, being tonight, and the longest scoreless game in history, against the Houston Astros in 1968.

I managed to watch the last four or five innings, of the 20 the teams played, and I was surprised by how well the players were playing. Only 1/5 of the crowd remained, but they were still yelling and cheering like it was the bottom of the first. The longest game I've ever sat through was 13 inning Phillies-Red Sox game last June and I was practically falling asleep at the end.

I guess you can't hate the Mets for trying, and coming out on top. Play like that definitely takes some serious motivation, especially when it's only April. On the other hand, I kind of see it as a little reckless and stupid of both teams. I think there comes a time when a coach should throw in the towel and protect their pitchers for the rest of the season. And, jeeze, 20 innings has to do a number on your catcher's knees.

Either way, it's all pretty exciting. Let's hope this crazy night sets the stage for more excitement for the rest of the season.