With the struggles of the Mets starting pitchers, particularly Oliver Perez, Freddy Garcia had a chance to make a return to the major leagues if he pitched well tonight for Triple-A Buffalo. Unfortunately for Garcia (and possibly the Mets, if they were thinking of bringing him up soon), he did not. Garcia was lit up, giving up seven runs on seven hits, including a grand slam, striking out three and walking two.

In two starts, Garcia has allowed 10 runs on 12 hits in 11 innings, striking out six and walking five.