Game 122: Mets vs. Nationals @ RFK Stadium

Try number two for Tom Glavine as he tries to be the stopper while earning 301.

The Good: Win number 301 is delivered after Glavine's seven inning performance. With the win, he passes Lefty Grove on the all-time win list. Glavine was good again. Easley stepped in at first base and put the Mets ahead early with his tenth homer of the year. David Wright also drove Reyes in to continue his good streak. Speaking of streaks, Alou hit another one out and barely missed another two. Mike Difelice collected a sac fly and broke the game open in the eighth with a two-rbi triple down the right field line, his first in three years. However, the play of the game occurred when "the Mets turned an acrobatic double play in the bottom of the fifth, starting when SS Reyes dove to his left to stop a groundball up the middle by Zimmerman. On his knees, Reyes glove-shoveled the ball on one hop to 2B Luis Castillo, who made an off-balance throw to first to end the inning" (Yahoo.com). It was great to see the Mets focus and play a great all-around game to bounce back after last night's game. Pedro Feliciano recorded the last five outs of the game and desperately needed a positive outing. Jose Reyes also continued with his improved play that he has shown over recent weeks.

The Bad: Nothing worth being picky about.

Overall: A solid bounce back game but they are probably just teasing us again. Phils win, Braves lose.

Notes: The Mets have the best record in baseball in series openers with a 26-14 mark. Reyes stole his 62nd base of the season while Wright was caught stealing for only the third time.

Final Score: Mets 6, Nationals 2. Record: 68-53.