Wendell was replaced last night by Donne Wall, who has not had any period of success this year.

After working a scoreless eighth, the losing pitcher, Donne Wall, walked Jordan to lead off the ninth.

Rusch (1-1) allowed 11 singles, and Donne Wall came in and it seemed as if he would allow 11 doubles.

Then, the Mets would fall behind early and watch the other team extend its lead against Donne Wall or Tom Martin.

And they stayed that way as Brown was removed for Donne Wall.

Donne Wall relieved Hoffman to record the final out, an Andres Galarraga fly ball to deep center.

When Donne Wall comes off the disabled list, possibly next week, Roberts could be gone.

His 16 wins led the PCL, the highest total since 1995 when Donne Wall won 17.

"Last year we rolled the dice with Donne Wall," Valentine said.

Houston connected off Donne Wall, the losing pitcher, with one on and one out in the sixth inning, snapping a 4-4 tie.