Mets Shut Out Again 1-0 as Zito Tosses 2-Hitter at AT&T Park to Give Giants Win Friday

The New York Mets were shut out again last night at AT&T Park, this time 1-0 as Barry Zito baffled the Mets and only gave up 2 hits through 8.0 innings pitched. The Met offense forgot to make the trip out West apparently and need to get back on track to make this road trip a success. I felt they needed to go at least 6-5 in the eleven games but now that looks like an uphill battle after losing the first two to San Francisco. Carlos Beltran went 1-for-4 with a double at the plate. Jon Niese certainly pitched well enough to win and was excellent, giving up only 1 earned run, 6 hits, with 3 walks and 4 strikeouts in 7.0 innings. Bobby Parnell was terrific again out of the bullpen for the Mets pitching a scoreless 8th inning giving up only 1 hit. The Met starters were awesome in the past two games and the offense was not present which is more than disappointing. Angel Pagan sat this one out and Jeff Francoeur got the start in right field going 0-for-3 at the plate. The Mets were an abysmal 0-for-1 with runners in scoring position which shows just how dominant Barry Zito was for the Giants. Brian Wilson (not from the Beach Boys!) came in to shut down the Mets in the 9th inning and earn his 24th save of the season with 1 hit and 2 strikeouts. Still no sign of Met All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes returning to the lineup. As Jose goes so go the Mets. His presence along with Angel Pagan as the number one-two hitters is sorely missed. Hisanori Takahashi is the stating pitcher for the Mets tonight in what I feel is a must win game. Giants and ESPN broadcaster Jon Miller threw out the first pitch before the game to celebrate his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.