Apr 30 2009
Mets Bullpen Blows Second In A Row
That new Mets bullpen was no help for Johan Santana on Wednesday.
Cody Ross hit a two-run single off J.J. Putz in the eighth inning, Jorge Cantu cracked his third homer in two games and the Florida Marlins rallied for a 4-3 victory over New York.
Putz (1-2) entered in the eighth and walked his first two batters before Ronny Paulino’s sacrifice advanced both runners. Ross lined a single up the middle, sending Florida (13-8) to its second consecutive victory following a seven-game skid. Sean Green, the Aaron Heilman clone, blew Tuesday nights game for the Mets.
The Mets fell to 6-6 at their spacious new ballpark, where they have 10 triples and seven homers. They begin a three-game series Friday in Philadelphia, their first matchup this year with the rival Phillies, who won the 2008 World Series.
