Last Night's Action: Split Decision

Photo of David Wright congratulating Carlos Delgado after a grand slam in Yankee Stadium by AP/Frank Franklin II

Photo of Jose Molina congratulating Bobby Abreu at Shea Stadium by AP/Julie Jacobson

Eight hours of baseball in two different stadiums ended with both the Mets and Yankees scoring 15 runs and earning a split of their doubleheader.

The first game was the “Carlos Delgado Show” as Delgado hammered Yankees’ pitching for nine RBI’s thanks to two home runs, including a grand slam, and a two-run double. Delgado’s fireworks were part of a 15-hit attack that made a winner out of a shaky Mike Pelfrey. David Wright added four hits in the opener and three RBI’s of his own as the Mets prevailed 15-6.

And, with Pedro on the mound at Shea it seemed like the odds were in their favor to sweep the day, but Pedro wasn’t up to the task. Martinez was wild, walking five over five-plus innings and surrendering six runs. Sidney Ponson made his first start as a Yankee since 2006 and pitched six-shutout innings. Bobby Abreu went 4-for-4 on the night with three RBI’s and Derek Jeter added two RBI’s as the Yankees won the nightcap 9-0.

The Mets still lead the season series 3 games to 1 and the teams will resume their rivalry this afternoon at 3:55pm.