Dickey Bounces Back For Win

After losing two of his last three decisions, R.A. Dickey pitched a complete game five-hitter to capture his 15th win of the season:

Dickey pitched a complete game for his 15th victory, stopping Jose Reyes' 26-game hitting streak in the process and helping the New York Mets end their nine-game home skid with a 6-1 win Thursday over the Miami Marlins.
"That nine-game streak that was stopped today is more important than the 15 wins," said Dickey, who allowed five hits and struck out 10.Dickey (15-3) turned in his third straight stellar outing -- he allowed only two earned runs combined in his previous two starts -- after going through a monthlong rough patch. He was 12-1 at the All-Star break but just 2-2 in six starts afterward. That leveling off coincided with the Mets' fall from the NL wild card race.Pitching in 89-degree heat, perfect weather for his fluttery pitch, Dickey threw his fourth complete game of the year and eighth of his career."He's got the feel for it back, again," manager Terry Collins said. "All I can tell you is I hope the next eight starts are like this one."

Dickey is scheduled to start next Wednesday in Cincinnati.  I would be attending, but I'm getting sent out to Illinois and Iowa for work, instead.  Bummer.