"Francisco Rodriguez got the last laugh, except for one thing -- he didn't laugh. Or smile.

The stern-faced reliever's demeanor was the same following yesterday's game as it always is, fairly glum, despite the fact his perfect eighth inning contributed to a 6-2 Brewers victory that completed a three-game sweep of his former club, the Mets.

Rodriguez was satisfied he redeemed himself after his dismal outing on Saturday, which gave the Citi Field fans all the ammunition they needed to soak their former closer with boos.

But he didn't want to make it a point of contention.

"No, I don't see it that way," Rodriguez said. "I don't even think about that. As long as I get my job done, it doesn't matter. I said it once, I'm gonna say it twice, coming on the road you're gonna get booed, regardless if it's New York, wherever.

"It doesn't matter. It doesn't even bother me."

Rodriguez proved that to be true by bouncing back with an efficient performance, which helped the Brewers, first in the National League Central, improve to 76-52 while the Mets fell to 60-66, largely because their bullpen surrendered four runs in two innings as they struggle to replace Rodriguez."