New York Swept the Braves in a three game set series back in April, Now will head to Atlanta in hopes of a repeat of the April series, The Mets have had their share of problems in an attempt to make a comback and stop The Fish from sweeping them the bullpen falls apart and if the pitching is on the hitting is cold. But, Atlanta will be no easy task for New York as they hold a terrble 22-49 record in Atlanta and 3 of 8 in their last 8 meetings at Turner Field. The Problems have plagued the Mets on the road where they are 1-8 away from Citi Feild and 4-12 on the season. Mike Pelfry will get the start for the Mets. Pelfry posted a .72 ERA while winning his first four starts of the 2010 season, but has not been the same since going0-1 wih a 6.88 ERA in hs last three starts. On the road he is 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA. Lifetime against the Braves Pelfry is 3-5 in 10 apperances against Atlanta.
The Braves unlike the Mets have been on a roll. As they improve to 5-1 in their last 6 games. As the raped Haren and the D-Backs with 13 runs. Prado and Glaus has been the scoring duo for this Braves team. Prado is batting .367 with three homers and 11 RBIs over the last 6 games. While Glaus is hitting .417 with three homers and 7 RBIs. Now they just need to get Derek Lowe going who will oppose Pelfry. he has been inconsistant, alternating good and bad outings since April 22, The right-handed sinkerballer has a 2.45 ERA in 2 wins but 9.19 ERA in three losses. Lowe will face the Mets for the first time this season, But went 2-1 in 5 starts against the Mets in 09 with a 6,94 ERA . The Braves amazingly give him the most run support out of the whole pitching staff with almost 7 overall and almost 9 in Atlanta. Lowe has a 3-1 record at Turner Feild this season withthe Braves winning 3 of his 4 starts there. Atlanta is hitting .292 against right-handers in their last 10 games and .276 in Atlanta against right-handers. While the bats are cold for the Mets on the road at .216 against right handers. The Braves stay hot in Hotlanta.
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