Category: Game Preview

Game Preview: Mets at Braves [Game 25] May 5, 2009

Atlanta Braves logoNew York Mets (11-13 Road: 5-7) at Atlanta Braves (11-14 Home: 5-8) 7:10 pm

Livan Hernandez (1-1 6.75) vs. Kenshin Kawakami (1-3 7.06)

TV: SNY Radio:  WFAN

What to watch:  The Mets go for the short series sweep tonight in ATL. Kawakami was one of the Braves big pitching signings this offseason and has been a big disappointment so far. He got rocked in Cincinnati in his last start giving up 8 runs in 4.1 innings. Hernandez has been what we expected when the Mets signed him, very mediocre. We could be looking at a high-scoring game tonight.

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Game Preview: Mets at Braves [Game 24] May 4, 2009

Atlanta Braves logoNew York Mets (10-13 Road: 4-7) at Atlanta Braves (11-13 Home: 5-7) 7:10 pm

John Maine (1-2 5.40) vs. Javier Vasquez (2-2 3.38)

TV: SNY Radio:  WFAN

What to watch:  The Mets and Braves start a two game series tonight with Maine and Vasquez going. Vasquez has been pretty good for the Braves so far this season, although he did give up 5 runs in a loss to the Cardinals in his last start. The Braves are coming off losing 2 of 3 at home to the Astros. The Mets are coming off a 2-game, rain shortened, split series in Philly. This is the first time these teams have met this season.

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Game Preview: Mets at Phillies [Game 24] May 3, 2009

Phillies logoNew York Mets (10-13 Road: 4-7) at Philadelphia Phillies (12-10 Home: 6-8) 1:35 pm

John Maine (1-2 5.40) vs. Joe Blanton (0-2 8.41)

TV: WPIX  Radio:  WFAN

Update (12:21 pm): The game has been rained out and will be re-scheduled at a later date.

What to watch:  The Mets and Phils kick off the rubber game of the series this afternoon on WPIX in New York. Blanton’s been having some serious problems this season, while Maine was very strong in his last start against the Marlins. We’ll see if Carlos Delgado feels healthy enough to start today after pinch hitting yesterday. Fernando Tatis has been filling in at first base very capably in his absence.

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Game Preview: Mets at Phillies [Game 23] May 2, 2009

Phillies logoNew York Mets (10-12 Road: 4-6) at Philadelphia Phillies (11-10 Home: 5-8) 3:40 pm

Oliver Perez (1-2 9.31) vs.Jamie Moyer (3-1 5.09)

TV: Fox  Radio:  WFAN

What to watch:  The Mets took the first game of the rivalry series last night. Perez gets his shot on national TV today against a Phils team that he’s had historical success against. I question how much that actually means but he was 1-0 with a 0.35 ERA in 4 starts against them last season. Perez may very well be pitching to keep his spot in the rotation today. Moyer’s last start was excellent, going 6 innings against the Marlins and giving up only 1 run. There’s word that Carlos Delgado (hip) may go on the disabled list if he isn’t ready to play today.

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Game Preview: Mets at Phillies [Game 22] May 1, 2009

Philadelphia Phillies logoNew York Mets (9-12 Road: 3-6)  at Philadelphia Phillies (11-9 Home: 5-7) 7:05 pm

Mike Pelfrey (2-0 6.32) vs. Chan Ho Park (0-0 7.16)

TV: SNY  Radio:  WFAN

What to watch:  The Mets go to Philly after losing 2 of 3 games at home to the Marlins. The Phils have won 5 of 6 games against the Marlins and Nationals. Park has been pretty bad for the Phils, giving up at least 4 runs in his last three starts. But the Phils have won all of those games. Pelfrey had a solid start against the Nationals coming back from a forearm strain. We’ll find out this afternoon if Carlos Delgado (hip) and Luis Castillo (back) are healthy enough to play tonight.

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Game Preview: Marlins at Mets [Game 21] April 29, 2009

Florida Marlins logoFlorida Marlins (12-8 Road: 7-4) at New York Mets (9-11 Home: 6-5)  1:10 pm

Josh Johnson (2-0 2.20) vs. Johan Santana (3-1 0.70)

TV: SNY  Radio:  WFAN

What to watch: The Mets and Marlins play an afternoon game for the rubber game of the series. This is a premier pitching match-up and a re-match of a game in Miami that the Marlins won on a Daniel Murphy botched fly ball. Murphy will be in the lineup today so he better not mess this up for Santana again. That game was Santana’s only loss of the season. By the way, I’ll be at the game today. If you’ll be there too send me an email at my Contact page.

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Game Preview: Marlins at Mets [Game 20] April 28, 2009

Florida Marlins logoFlorida Marlins (11-8 Road: 6-4) at New York Mets (9-10 Home: 6-4)  7:10 pm

Ricky Nolasco (1-2 6.86) vs. Livan Hernandez (1-1 7.31)

TV: SNY  Radio:  WFAN

What to watch: Both starting pitchers are having ugly seasons so far. We haven’t received word yet if Carlos Delgado will be able to play tonight. He saw a doctor today after experiencing pain in his hip. Also, Luis Castillo probably won’t play after having back spasms yesterday.

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