Reds 5, Mets 4: Don't Trust The Process

Jason Bay and David Wright were both double-switched out of this game in the late innings, and Pedro Feliciano gave up the game-ending home run to Orlando Cabrera as the Mets finish their road strip with a 2-4 record. They are now 0-5 in series swing games this season, which is double plus ungood.

There was no beer of the game because I was stuck at work. Believe me, I'm at least twice as disappointed as you.

Poem by Howard Megdal

Niese goes six strong, Wright continues to star
And those facing Takahashi don't get very far
But Pedro, in fourth straight, is not at his best
Attention Jerry Manuel! Your bullpen needs rest!

SB Nation Coverage

* Traditional Recap
* Boxscore
* Amazin' Avenue Gamethread
* Red Reporter Gamethread

Win Probability Added

Big winners: Alex Cora, +21.0% WPA, Hisanori Takahashi, +20.1% WPA
Big losers: Pedro Feliciano, -36.8% WPA, Jon Niese, -25.5% WPA
Teh aw3s0mest play: Pagan single in ninth, +15.1% WPA
Teh sux0rest play: Cabrera game-winning home run, -36.8% WPA
Total pitcher WPA: -42.2% WPA
Total batter WPA: -7.8% WPA
GWRBI!: Orlando Cabrera

Game Thread Roll Call

Nice job by Hoyadestroya85; his effort in the game thread embiggens us all.