New York Mets’ 2-1 victory over Philadelphia Phillies unnoticed by news of Bin Laden’s death – MLB
The New York Mets finally defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 for the first time in their series at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, May 1 but the death of Osama Bin Laden probably stole away their thunder.
The Mets celebrated their victory in the ball park as the fans celebrated something much more historic. By the end of the match, everyone was celebrating for either of the two reasons. Fans at Citizens Bank Park were heard chanting U-S-A over and over again,
trying to find an outlet to express their joy. The Mets defeated the Phillies, soon after the death of Osama bin Laden was made public by the American Government.
The game went on for almost five hours. The Mets and the Phillies both used six pitchers each during the match. Taylor Buchholz pitched two scoreless innings in relief from the Mets side and helped save New York from a three game sweep by the Phillies. Taylor’s
performance was definitely impressive but unfortunately the same cannot be said for Kyle Kendrick of Philadelphia. In the three innings that he pitched, he allowed four hits to pass him by.
It was during the ninth inning when news started to break out regarding the death of the mastermind behind the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centre. All over around the field, the audience could be seen checking their phones rather than paying
attention to the game and when news spread around to most present in the stadium, chants of U-S-A started echoing throughout the field.
"I heard the chants and they were great," Mets’ right-hander R.A. Dickey said. "It was a pretty neat thing. It was emotional. Hopefully this brings some closure but it's still not over."
"Probably a night I will never forget," Mets’ starter Chris Young said. "I was in the training room when I heard the announcement. I got chills hearing that crowd. It's a historic night and a great victory for the United States."
Chris Young didn’t fail to impress as he pitched seven scoreless innings.
Ronny Paulino finished his second game for the Mets at 5 for 7. Paulino had previously been suspended for 50 games after he tested positive for performance enhancing substances. After he finished serving his ban, he was placed on the Disabled List due to
anemia on April 10. Paulino contributed to the Mets win by lacing a double to the left side of the field.
"I was just trying to put the ball in play," Paulino said.
The Nets put in a good effort as they managed to restrict the Phillies’ offence for a much needed victory.
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