NEW YORK, NY - Mets third baseman and franchise cornerstone David Wright left the game Saturday after being struck on the helmet by a Matt Cain fastball, leaving 33 year-old Luis Castillo as the most competent hitter in the lineup.
Luis Castillo, who recently went unrecognized while dining at a crowded Manhattan steak house, is hitting for a respectable .300 through August 14. Castillo also leads his team in batting average, hits, runs, walks, and on base percentage.
The New York Mets, with the highest payroll in the NL at 149m, have been decimated by injuries in 2009. They will now have the 13-year veteran infielder to thank for any offensive production.
"Really?" inquired a visibly surprised Castillo upon being informed of his status as the Mets' main offensive juggernaut, "You sure about that one? What about...oh yeah I guess so."
you can tell its a Ben article if it ends with a quote :)
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