The Mets and Tigers capped an interleague series last night at Citi Field. That gave me a chance to watch Armando Galarraga, who threw what will forever be remembered as the "almost perfect game" earlier in June. Once a pitcher touches greatness, as Galarraga has, you'll always wonder "can he do something special this time?"
No headlines, nothing for the record books tonight -- though Galarraga didn't give up a hit until the 4th inning. By then, the Tigers held the lead -- thanks to a 1st inning sacrifice fly by their best hitter Miguel Cabrera.
With the sun not setting until 8:30, fans in the upper right field seats enjoyed the bonus daylight.
Galarraga gave up a run in the 4th and three more in the 6th. He left with the lead.
While the Mets pulled closer in the 7th inning, the Tigers held on for a 6 - 5 victory. Here's a look at the on-field victory line after Jose Valverde nailed down the save for Detroit.
The Mets and Tigers capped an interleague series last night at Citi Field. That gave me a chance to watch Armando Galarraga, who threw what will forever be remembered as the "almost perfect game" earlier in June. Once a pitcher touches greatness, as Galarraga has, you'll always wonder "can he do something special this time?"
No headlines, nothing for the record books tonight -- though Galarraga didn't give up a hit until the 4th inning. By then, the Tigers held the lead -- thanks to a 1st inning sacrifice fly by their best hitter Miguel Cabrera.
With the sun not setting until 8:30, fans in the upper right field seats enjoyed the bonus daylight.
Galarraga gave up a run in the 4th and three more in the 6th. He left with the lead. 
While the Mets pulled closer in the 7th inning, the Tigers held on for a 6 - 5 victory. Here's a look at the on-field victory line after Jose Valverde nailed down the save for Detroit.
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