Game 92: Mets vs. Reds @ Shea Stadium

Oliver Perez returns from the DL and takes the hill against the Reds in his first start.

The Good: Ramon Castro did it yet again with an rbi double to center to put the Mets ahead 1-0 in the second. Lastings Milledge would then deliver another big hit when he stroked a two run double to right. Jose Reyes would cap the scoring on a two run homer to right-center field, his sixth of the season, in the fifth inning. Pedro Feliciano (H, 10), Aaron Heilman (H, 8), and Billy Wagner (S, 20) would each pitch a scoreless inning to finish off the Reds.

The Bad: Jose Reyes was gunned down for the 13th time this season.

Overall: The Mets finally take a series. I'll take that.

Notes: Prior to the game, Jorge Sosa was activated from the 15-day DL and Mike Pelfrey was optioned back to AAA. Adam Dunn's home run in the fourth inning was estimated at 460 feet and broke a panel in the right field scoreboard.

Other News: Tonight's Philadelphia loss makes them the first franchise in sports to lose 10,000 games.

2 Cents: It's good to see Reyes swing the bat well and pull one out for the Mets. They have now won eight out of their last ten at home to hold off the Braves who remain 1.5 games back in the standings. Dave Newhan had no luck on his side today as he swung the bat well all afternoon but ended up hitless.

Final Score: Mets 5, Reds 2. Record: 51-40.