Bruce's Journal

Bruce Slutsky was born in New York City in 1949. I retired six years ago after working as a Science/Engineering Librarian at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark for 25 years. I was married to Karen until she passed away in February 2021. I have a son Lee who is now 35 years old. I am very much interested in the popular music of the 1960s, especially Bob Dylan and the Beatles. I am interested in rock and roll radio. I am an enthusiastic fan of the New York Mets.

Sunday, August 14, 2022

Mets 6 Phillies 0 as Chris Bassitt bests Zach Wheeler

The Mets beat the Phillies 6-0 for their 17th Win in the last 20 games solidifying their hold on first place in the National League East with a 5 1/2 game lead over Atlanta. Some of the highlights of the game:

Chris Bassitt pitched 5 scoreless innings to get the victory. The bullpen held the Phillies scoreless for the last 4 innings.
Francisco Lindor got his 82nd RBI to set the Mets team record for RBIs by a shortstop
Daniel Vogelbach homered while Mark Canha got two hits.

The Mets are now 35 games over .500 and will face the Braves for 4 games in Atlanta. Following that is 4 game series against the Phillies and two games against the Bronx Bombers at Yankee Stadium.

Game Recap