Emotions Run High In Mets Victory

In a very long, emotional game Pedro Martinez and the Mets defeat the Nats 10-5. Pedro was everything but sharp in tonight's game. He allowed five runs, four earned, on four hits, five walks, one intentional, and, for the first time in his career, three hit batsmen. He also struck out six. One of those hits batsman caused the benches and bullpens to empty, as Martinez hit Jose Guillen for the second time. Guillen point his bat at Pedro and began to charge but Paul LoDuca and the home plate umpire intercedes. The old wise man Julio Franco quickly ran to Jose Guillen and cooled him down. But that was not the only time Franco showed his knowledge. He did it once again when Carlos Beltran got his first hit of the season (a 2 run home run). The fans called Beltran out for a curtain call and Beltran refused, but then Franco talked him into it. Now honestly I understand why Beltran didn't want to do it, hell I would not give the same fans that booed me the satisfaction of celebrating me. But Beltran got up and saved his relationship with the fans, all thanks to Julio Franco. Carlos Delgado also hit a HR. Reyes had 3 hits including a triple, and Wright, Nady and Floyd all had productive days. After an eventful game from Pedro and the Mets, the Mets look to take on the young Florida Marlins in a three game series, at Shea Stadium. Win: Pedro Martinez (1-0) 7.20 ERA Loss: Ramon Ortiz (0-1) 10.80 ERA