Mets Continue Winning Ways at Home with 5-2 Victory Over Twins at Citi Field Friday

The New York Mets defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-2 last night at Citi Field behind the strong pitching of Mike Pelfrey. Big Pelf gave up only 2 earned runs, 6 hits (HR) with 2 strikeouts in 6.0 innings to earn his 10th win of the season. Parnell and Feliciano pitched scoreless 7th and 8th innings and Francisco Rodriguez pitched a scoreless 9th to earn his 17th save of the season. The Mets were 2-for-5 with runners in scoring position and took advantage of their opportunities. Jose Reyes continues his hot play going 2-for-5, 1 run and 1 RBI. Reyes has his average up to .288 on the year. David Wright went 2-for-3 (HR), 2 runs and 2 RBIs and continues to be in the zone. Josh Thole started at catcher for the Mets and was hitless in 3 at-bats. The Mets continue their interleague series with the Twins in a 1:10 PM matinee at Citi Field. Met starter Johan Santana goes up against his old team for the first time since his trade to the Mets.