Philadelphia Phillies (69-49) at New York Mets (56-65)
Before the season started, the late August Phillies-Mets series looked to be a big for the NL East. As it turns out, it will be a big series--for one of the teams. The Phillies roll into town, riding high on a 8-1 stretch, as their pitching and hitting have been firing on all cylinders. They will face off with the skeleton of a Mets team that has been destroyed by injuries and are basically playing the role of division foils. There's no doubt, though, that they will get up for the four-game series against the arch rival Phillies.
August 21, 2009
7:10pm - Citi Field, New York, NY
Cole Hamels, LHP (7-7, 4.69) v. Mike Pelfrey, RHP (8-8, 4.75)
The opener of the four-game set features probably the most even pitching match up of the series. Cole Hamels, the Phils' struggling ace will take the mound against the Mets' Mike Pelfrey. Both pitchers have suffered this season from inconsistencies, which have led to rather pedestrian stats for each. Nevertheless, this could be a tight affair, as Pelfrey defeated the Phillies earlier this season.
Pitching Primer: Cole Hamels
2009 Road Splits: (3-4) 11 G, 62.1 IP, 5.34 ERA, 42 K
Career at Citi Field: n/a
Career vs. Mets Hitters: 102 PA, .235 BA, 1 HR, 20 K
Pitching Primer: Mike Pelfrey
2009 Home Splits: (4-3) 13 G, 77.0 IP, 3.86 ERA, 46 K
Career at Citi Field: (4-3) 13 G, 77.0 IP, 3.86 ERA, 46 K
Career vs. Phillies Hitters: 147 PA, .278 BA, 6 HR, 14 K
August 22, 2009
7:10pm - Citi Field, New York, NY
J.A. Happ, LHP (9-2, 2.66) v. Tim Redding, RHP (1-4, 6.53)
The Phillies Rookie of the Year candidate Jay Happ will take the mound against Tim Redding. On paper, this appears to be one-sided, as Redding will be replacing the recently released Livan Hernandez in the rotation. Redding himself could have easily been released at any point this season, as he hasn't proved to be a Major League-caliber pitcher. Nevertheless, he will take on Happ and the Phillies in the second game of the weekend.
Pitching Primer: J.A. Happ
2009 Road Splits: (5-1), 14 G, 71.1 IP, 1.77 ERA, 45 K
Career at Citi Field: n/a
Career vs. Mets Hitters: 39 PA, .118 BA, 0 HR, 6 K
Pitching Primer: Tim Redding
2009 Home Splits: (1-2), 12 G, 37.2 IP, 7.17 ERA, 25 K
Career at Citi Field: (1-2), 12 G, 37.2 IP, 7.17 ERA, 25 K
Career vs. Phillies Hitters: 208 PA, .223 BA, 5 HR, 36 K
August 23, 2009
1:10pm - Citi Field, New York, NY
Pedro Martinez, RHP (1-0, 4.50) v. Oliver Perez, LHP (3-3, 6.06)
Pedro Martinez will be making his return to New York, this time as a visiting player. Mets fans will no doubt be looking for an opportunity to boo their former pitcher, as he enters the game as a member of their rival Phillies. Martinez, who only went three innings his last time out, will look to give the Phillies a quality start for the first time. He will be opposed by the highly inconsistent Oliver Perez. Perez has had a rough season, highlighted by a stint in the minor leagues.
Pitching Primer: Pedro Martinez
2009 Road Splits: (1-0), 1 G, 5.0 IP, 5.40 ERA, 5 K
Career at Citi Field: n/a
Career vs. Mets Hitters: 106 AB, .253 BA, 4 HR, 12 K
Pitching Primer: Oliver Perez
2009 Home Splits: (3-1), 6 G, 30.1 IP, 5.64 ERA, 25 K
Career at Citi Field: (3-1), 6 G, 30.1 IP, 5.64 ERA, 25 K
Career vs. Phillies Hitters: 190 PA, .243 BA, 5 HR, 41 K
August 24, 2009
1:10pm - Citi Field, New York, NY
Cliff Lee, LHP (11-9, 2.72) v. Bobby Parnell, RHP (3-5, 4.74)
The matinee finale of the four-game series will feature the Phillies ace, Cliff Lee. He has been simply unhittable in his first four starts with the Phillies, going 4-0 with an 0.82 ERA in that time. Opposing Lee will be the young Mets righty, Bobby Parnell. Parnell is coming off his worst performance in his short time as a starter. But the young flamethrower shows a great deal of potential and will be a formidable opponent to the Phillies lineup.
Pitching Primer: Cliff Lee
2009 Road Splits: (6-3), 13 G, 94.0 IP, 2.87 ERA, 65 K
Career at Citi Field: n/a
Career vs. Mets Hitters: 41 PA, .257 BA, 0 HR, 3 K
Pitching Primer: Bobby Parnell
2009 Home Splits: (2-4), 31 G, 35.1 IP, 5.35 ERA, 33 K
Career at Citi Field: (2-4), 31 G, 35.1 IP, 5.35 ERA, 33 K
Career vs. Phillies Hitters: 21 PA, .263 BA, 1 HR, 2 K
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