No they're not.

That was quick! I wish the Yankees could pop into first place with some sort of frequency.

Don't worry SB, the Yanks are 9 games over 500 and moving. The Met/Phillies are playing 3 games - GO PHILS!

I just saw a newsflash that the Phillies scored 6 runs in the top of the 9th!! YIKES!

Brilliant all around game by the Mets' entire coaching staff. Everything from sending a runner from 3rd twice with nobody out, only for them to be thrown out at hone by 10 feet, to taking the supposed best pitcher in baseball out of the game in the 9th on a low pitch count, when you don't have a closer.

That was mind boggling that it happened twice. It was like September of '07.

So....perhaps the problem wasn't Mr. Randolph???

The headline in the Sports section of today's Atlantic City Press. Check out the guy in the upper left. 2 beers and a look of hopeless despair.

It's one game, albeit an UGLY one. We can still leave this series in first place. I hope so, anyway.

As an ex-NYer, transplanted to South Jersey in Philly/Eagles terrritory, I am a Yankees/Giants fan. I could never get to excited about the Mets/Jets. I will quietly root for them when their opponents are not the Yanks or G-men. But down here, the local media and TV are Philly based, so you can get caught up in the Phillies. AND since the city hasn't had a champion in 25 years in any of the major sport...well, But when they play the Mets..... I do kinda cheer a little for the Phillies.

Mr. Babe got invited to tonight's game. Given the battle for first, and that this will probably be his last chance to see a game at Shea, he was really looking forward to it. Chances are looking good for a rain-out, but you never know.

.....which might be a better result for the Mets than if they play.

E tu, MC?

My kids said that guy was a dead ringer for me. Only, I was cheering at that time.

Ambulance chaser.

Back on track.

Billy Wagner with the save.

Up yours, Counselor.

Sad news:

Martinez working on return when father dies of cancer
ESPN.com news services

Pedro Martinez's struggles on the mound took a backseat on Wednesday after the father of the New York Mets pitcher died.

Martinez has traveled back and forth to the Dominican Republic this spring and summer to be with his father, Pablo, who had been battling brain cancer. He was 79.

Martinez is 3-2 with a 6.25 ERA in nine starts this season. The Mets pushed back his last scheduled start, but an encouraging bullpen session had him slated to start Friday against St. Louis.

Martinez left his start July 12 after only four innings with a sore shoulder.

It was not immediately clear when Martinez would travel to the Dominican and return to the team.

Someone want to give me insight on the issue of Reyes throwing his glove recently? I turned on Mike and the Mad Dog briefly and callers were complaining about it, but I didn't see it.

Earlier in the month, Reyes made a catchable throw to Delgado, that Delgado didn't catch. They charged Reyes with an error. When he saw it, he slammed his glove down.

Carlos Delgado for Mayor!

First place Mets!

Spin it however you like, Philly fans. But the Mets have now won ALL 4 of the season series and are in SOLE posession of first place. Albeit, by onle one game.

I know, I know . . . long way to go . . . I'm just sayin'.

But don't fret, football is almost here. So look at the bright side, maybe the Eagles can lose another NFC Championshio or Super Bowl.

That should keep the Philly fans quiet for awhile.

Although I wish he was still a Blue Jay, it's good to see Carlos Delgado doing well with the Mets. At his age it's gonna be tough but if he can maintain this high level of performance for a couple more seasons he might be heading to Cooperstown when all is said and done.

The Met fans and media were trying to run Delgado out of town last month. Now he's playing like an MVP.

Oliver Perez, too!

Mr. Babe had a great time at the game last night. Congrats, Mets fans!

Wow Mr. Babe goes to alot of games huh?

He's been to four so far this year. Is that a lot?

I've been to one game in 3 years. That seems a tad much to me.

I would love to see a Mets game. How did the Yankee fan in him like being there?

Well, he was invited to three of them, so that helps.

There are rabid fans on both sides, Beth, but we feel that they're still a NY team. And the game was a great one, and it was also a last opportunity to be at Shea. All in all, he had a great time.

It is to me. Lucky man!!