Originally Posted by
BrianLaverty
Just cause you are a square, JJ, doesn't mean everyone is.
My writeup for tonight:
- New York Yankees -143 (3 Units)
Fading a pitcher off a no hitter is always a good idea. In this situation, I expect Santana to come out very flat. Not only is he coming off a no hitter, but he pitched 134 pitches and thats the most he's EVER pitched, including when he was healthy. While the Mets think the two extra days off might help, I doubt he will come with his A,B or even C game. The last time he pitched more then 120 pitches was June 2nd, 2010. The following game, after two extra days off, he gave up 8 hits and 4 runs in 6.2 innings, and had a K/BB ratio of 1:4. He also couldn't have asked for a worse team to face after a 134 pitch game then the Yankees, who are in the top 5 in the league in pitches seen per at bat. As good as Santana has been at home this year, he has really struggled on the road with an ERA over 5. The Yankees have hit lefties well this year... averaging 5.5 runs per game when facing a LHP starter. And since Santana more then likely won't be able to make it through 6, the bullpen will play a big part and they have struggled horribly on the road this year with a 6.39 ERA and an embarrassing 1.7 WHIP. Kuroda is starting to turn it around for the Yankees on the other side, as he has pitched back to back solid efforts....giving up just 11 hits and 2 runs in 15 innings. Terrific spot for the Yankees to pick up a W.