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Re: 7-28-09
Sam Clayton
25 DIME - ROCKIES
Vegas is completely overrating the Mets' three-game winning streak, despite the fact that New York beat three average pitchers that are either barely above .500 or slightly under. You really have you ask yourself if the Mets can keep this streak alive with a depleted lineup sans Delgado, Beltran, Reyes and Sheffield. Jason Marquis (12-6, 3.43) gets the call tonight for Colorado, who tries to avoid losing two straight for only the third time this month. Marquis has actually been better on the highway this year, he's 7-3 with a 3.23 ERA away from Coors Field. He's won three of his last four starts and posts an outstanding 1.16 ERA over that span. And given the lack of power in the Metropolitans' lineup, you have to understand that a sinkerballer of Marquis caliber will see continued success. Marquis goes up against Mike Pelfrey, who continues to fail to live up to expectations in Queens. Pelfrey is 0-2 with a 9.53 ERA his last two starts and his WHIP is a horrid 1.58 over the same duration. This means he's allowing way too many runners on base -- something you just cannot do with the way Colorado drives the ball into the gaps. This low line is an absolute gift as the Rockies will get to Pelfrey early and add another tally to their win column. Play Colorado as your Tuesday top play winner.
Sam Clayton
25 DIME - ROCKIES
Vegas is completely overrating the Mets' three-game winning streak, despite the fact that New York beat three average pitchers that are either barely above .500 or slightly under. You really have you ask yourself if the Mets can keep this streak alive with a depleted lineup sans Delgado, Beltran, Reyes and Sheffield. Jason Marquis (12-6, 3.43) gets the call tonight for Colorado, who tries to avoid losing two straight for only the third time this month. Marquis has actually been better on the highway this year, he's 7-3 with a 3.23 ERA away from Coors Field. He's won three of his last four starts and posts an outstanding 1.16 ERA over that span. And given the lack of power in the Metropolitans' lineup, you have to understand that a sinkerballer of Marquis caliber will see continued success. Marquis goes up against Mike Pelfrey, who continues to fail to live up to expectations in Queens. Pelfrey is 0-2 with a 9.53 ERA his last two starts and his WHIP is a horrid 1.58 over the same duration. This means he's allowing way too many runners on base -- something you just cannot do with the way Colorado drives the ball into the gaps. This low line is an absolute gift as the Rockies will get to Pelfrey early and add another tally to their win column. Play Colorado as your Tuesday top play winner.
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