The last time Casey McGehee misplayed a routine pop-up as he did in last nights game against the Mets, he was probably a 6 year-old eying up the treats after a tee ball game.
McGehee has been a savior for the Brewers since the season ending injury to Rickie Weeks. He is batting over .300 and showing real power. This has not been lost on Brewer fans who appreciate McGehee's work ethic and solid approach on offense and defense. Up until last night, all McGehee has heard was cheering from the Brewer faithful.
This all changed when a soft pop-up fell into and then immediately out of the glove of McGehee. Instead of three outs, the visiting Mets put together their first rally of the game. The very next batter hit a double scoring two runners. For the first time boos were directed towards Casey McGehee.
Redemption came quickly however. In the bottom of the sixth and with two outs, Prince Fielder was intentionally walked to load the bases. The Mets would rather face McGehee in this situation - thinking he was a better bet to make the third out. Fate would prove the Mets wrong.
In the sixth pitch of the at bat, McGehee rocked a 96-mph fastball into the Brewer bullpen for his first career grand slam, giving the Brewers all the runs they would need for victory. McGehee had his redemption and regained the love of the fans, who loudly demanded a curtain call after this dramatic moment.
Final score: Brewers 10 Mets 6.
Analysis of JSOnline article: There are 162 baseball games in a Major League season. What happened in last nights game between the Brewers and the Mets probably will not repeat itself for many seasons to come. Journal Sentinel writer Anthony Witrado correctly focused on the dramatic event of the evening - McGehee going from goat to hero all in the matter of one inning.
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