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Re: 7-18-10 sunday
Sac Lawson | MLB Money Line Sun, 07/18/10 - 4:05 PM
dime bet 961 NYM (-115) Bodog vs 962 SFG
Analysis: In the fourth game of the series, the Mets are in desperate need of a win to avoid a sweep. Six other times this season the Mets have needed a win in the final game of a series in order to avoid a sweep, and five out of six times they've got that win. This is simply a team that battles back. And while their offense is often times stagnant, especially on the road, they usually find one game to come together. Folks will certainly tell you this isn't that game, especially with Carlos Beltran likely sitting out due to rest, and Jose Reyes likely sitting out due to an Oblique injury. But I've confident in Pagan taking over center field, as he's been there almost all season anyways, and I'm confident in Ruben Tejada when it comes to his speed and defensive ability. Often times it's the days the stars are off the field that the team shines the most. The Mets know they need some production today, and with those two big names off the field, I expect their focus to be high.
When it comes to pitching, Jonathan Sanchez has had a tough couple weeks coming into this game, and his past against the Mets is less than impressive. He's got an ERA in the mid 4 range against the Mets in his career, and with his stuff reeling a little bit, I think it's a good time to go off his bandwagon (even at home).
On the other side, Johan couldn't be more of a different story. Santana has been absolutely lights out in his last two starts, and on top of it, Santana has gone 2-0 in his last four starts against the Giants.
Classic case of two pitchers going in opposite directions. Santana is really finding his stride, and as we know, he can be one of the best pitchers in the majors when he's on. And Sanchez is losing his stride a little bit, which means walks and high pitch count. Expect Santana to pitch well, and expect this depleted Mets lineup to find a way to win the final game of the series, as they always do! Mets 1.5 units!
Sac Lawson | MLB Money Line Sun, 07/18/10 - 4:05 PM
dime bet 961 NYM (-115) Bodog vs 962 SFG
Analysis: In the fourth game of the series, the Mets are in desperate need of a win to avoid a sweep. Six other times this season the Mets have needed a win in the final game of a series in order to avoid a sweep, and five out of six times they've got that win. This is simply a team that battles back. And while their offense is often times stagnant, especially on the road, they usually find one game to come together. Folks will certainly tell you this isn't that game, especially with Carlos Beltran likely sitting out due to rest, and Jose Reyes likely sitting out due to an Oblique injury. But I've confident in Pagan taking over center field, as he's been there almost all season anyways, and I'm confident in Ruben Tejada when it comes to his speed and defensive ability. Often times it's the days the stars are off the field that the team shines the most. The Mets know they need some production today, and with those two big names off the field, I expect their focus to be high.
When it comes to pitching, Jonathan Sanchez has had a tough couple weeks coming into this game, and his past against the Mets is less than impressive. He's got an ERA in the mid 4 range against the Mets in his career, and with his stuff reeling a little bit, I think it's a good time to go off his bandwagon (even at home).
On the other side, Johan couldn't be more of a different story. Santana has been absolutely lights out in his last two starts, and on top of it, Santana has gone 2-0 in his last four starts against the Giants.
Classic case of two pitchers going in opposite directions. Santana is really finding his stride, and as we know, he can be one of the best pitchers in the majors when he's on. And Sanchez is losing his stride a little bit, which means walks and high pitch count. Expect Santana to pitch well, and expect this depleted Mets lineup to find a way to win the final game of the series, as they always do! Mets 1.5 units!
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