Antonio Senzatela entered Friday’s contest with an 12.00 ERA in the first inning. It’s no wonder, then, that manager Warren Schaeffer decided to experiment with Ryan Rolison, himself a former starter, opening the game. As it turns out, it was a solid plan.

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza Announces Francisco Lindor News Before Rockies Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Despite losing two of their last four games, the New York Mets have been one of the most successful teams over two months into the season. They are 39-24, and only the Chicago Cubs have a better record than they do in the NL.

Just when another night of anguish with RISP appeared ready to spell R.I.P. for the Mets, a wounded star came to the rescue.