When you pitch for the Mets you need to practically toss a no-no or at a minimum a shutout every time out just to give yourself a chance to win. Gentry, known as that "other fireballer" from Texas was flat out on today as he fanned 8 Phils and walking just 3 (he usually walks more). There was no score in the game until the Mets scored a solo run in the the bottom of the 6th inning to break the scoreless deadlock. Utility man Teddy Martinez singled home Ed Kranepool off of Phils starter Champion. The Mets added that all important insurance run in the 7th when Kranepool tripled home Wayne Garrett with 2 outs. With the tension mounting at Shea in the top of the 9th, Gentry amped up his game and fanned the first 2 batters (Stone & Bowa) and sawed off McCarver's bat to get the final out. Timmy grounded weakly to Martinez at second to end it and give Gentry his much deserved no hit shutout game !You can see the boxscore by clicking here
P.S. - I forgot to post this during the disk that it actually occurred on, because I was traveling while on VAC. Still important info to share !
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