Alright, let me walk you through how I went about checking the player stats for that Mets versus Milwaukee Brewers game the other day. It wasn’t anything too complicated, just my usual routine when I want to follow along closely.
First off, I settled in to watch the game. Got my usual setup, TV on, maybe a drink handy. But just watching isn’t always enough, right? I like knowing the numbers behind the plays.
So, I grabbed my tablet. That’s usually my go-to for live stats. My first step was opening up my favorite sports app. I jump between a few, honestly, sometimes ESPN, sometimes the official MLB app. Depends on which one feels like loading faster that day, you know?
Getting the Batting Stats
I started looking for the box score. That’s the key part. Found the Mets vs. Brewers matchup listed. Tapped on that.
- First thing I zeroed in on was the batting lineup for both teams. Who’s playing, what’s their spot in the order.
- Then, as the game went on, I kept refreshing that box score.
- I looked at the basic stuff first: At-Bats (AB), Runs (R), Hits (H), Runs Batted In (RBI). Simple, but tells a lot.
- Specifically, I was curious about guys like Pete Alonso for the Mets, see if he was driving in runs. And for the Brewers, maybe check on Willy Adames or someone like that. Just seeing who was hot and who was not.
- I also kept an eye on strikeouts (K) and walks (BB). Tells you a bit about plate discipline.
Checking the Pitching Numbers
After looking at the hitters for a bit, I scrolled down or tabbed over to the pitching stats. This is crucial, especially early in the game.
- Wanted to see the starter’s line. How many Innings Pitched (IP).
- Checked the Hits (H) and Runs (R), especially Earned Runs (ER) they allowed. That feeds into the ERA, you know?
- Big one for me is always strikeouts (K) versus walks (BB) for the pitchers. Shows if they’re in control or struggling.
- As the game progressed, I’d check back on the bullpen guys too, see how they were doing when they came in. Sometimes the relief pitching tells the real story of the game.
Overall Process
It was pretty much just refreshing the app every few minutes or after significant plays. Sometimes I might quickly cross-reference with another website on my phone if the app felt slow or if I wanted a different layout. Didn’t write anything down this time, more just absorbing the numbers as the game happened. Watched how the stats changed with each inning. It helps me get a better feel for the flow of the game beyond just the score. So yeah, that was basically it. Just using the standard tools available, keeping an eye on the numbers as things unfolded. Pretty straightforward stuff.
