BALTIMORE: July 25 and 26, 2009. Seems like random dates from last year's awful season. Those dates are actually of meaning.
It was the last time the Mets won consecutive road games. On those dates, the Mets played in Houston after losing the first game and took the series.
This time, having not won a road series this season and having not won back-to-back road games since those dates, it should come a little easier for the Mets. After all, they are already up 1-0 against a 17-44 Orioles team.
Tonight, the Mets will try and win their 10th road game of the season, with Hisanori Takahashi on the mound. They may only be the lowly Orioles, but Takahashi has not fared well after a great beginning to his starter's role.
After doing a fantastic job against the Yankees and Phillies, he's faltered ...
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New York Mets Go for Elusive Road Series Win Against Baltimore Orioles
Posted: 12th June 2010 by Sammy Makki in MLBComments Off on New York Mets Go for Elusive Road Series Win Against Baltimore Orioles