Damion Easley came off the bench to tie the game at 1 in the bottom of the 10th inning after being down 0-2 in the count against the usually solid Rockies closer Brian Fuentes.
Then, Endy Chavez ("N-D-C" as I sometimes chant but no one understandably gets it) came through yet again with a surprise bunt which scored Shawn Green who had reached third on a very unusual balk by Rockies reliever Ryan Speier to win the game. If this was almost any other player I might question his self-made decision to bunt but Endy is as Endy does so he gets a free pass. Plus the 1B and 2B were playing him especially deep.
Has any bench player in recent history endeared themselves to a team's fanbase more than Endy friggin' Chavez? I can't remember one ever, especially on the Mets.
These are the close games that are going to test the Mets makeup this year. Just like in 2006, grit and determination are going to help them win games like this in what is shaping up to be a dogfight in the divisional race this year.
On another note, doesn't Damion Easley kind of resemble Sam I Am?
The Mets' bench consisting of Julio Franco, Endy Chavez, Ramon Castro, David Newhan and Damion Easley is now batting a collective .302 with 5 HRs and 13 RBI in 52 AB.
Also, during Wright's recent slump I swear I can hear some boos eminating from the crowd when he strikes out. This has to stop. It's only a matter of time until he snaps out of his funk so glare down any fake fans you see who are booing Wright under any circumstance.
