Interesting observation from Mike Steffanos of Mike’s Mets.

Then again, this is a pitching staff that specializes in giving up the long ball, as Johan Santana learned to his dismay as another lead went up in smoke while Scott Schoeneweis was giving up a monster blast in the ninth. Then again, Santana allowed one himself to push his season total to 19 allowed. As a staff, the Mets have allowed 122 on the season despite pitching home games in big Shea. The Phillies staff has allowed two less in their bandbox.

Mike’s correct. Shea’s always been considered pitching friendly, and his application of the number of home runs is more than fair. Thank goodness the one’s allowed yesterday by Santana and Schoeneweis were with bases empty. But man, that one SchoScho gave up to Jody Gerut could count twice. What a freekin bomb!