Series Preview: Phillies vs. Mets August 22-24

The backend of the bullpen had a rough few days in DC over the weekend. They entered the 9th with the lead during all 3 games but where only able to leave with 1 win during the 3 game series. The best team in baseball has struggled to win games against the pesky Washington team. They are just 8-6 against them on the season and have lost 3 of their last 5 against them. Despite the series loss, they are a MLB best 81-44 and hold a 6.5 game lead over the Braves in the NL East. After the 3 game series in DC, the Phillies return home for a 6 game homestand. The first 3 games of the series will be against the Mets. 

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Meet the Mets

For the majority of the season, the Mets were able to hang around .500 despite a large amount of injuries to several key players. But a recent slump has lowered their chances of having a winning season. If SS Jose Reyes would have been able to stay healthy for the entire season, he would be among the candidates for the NL MVP. His injury may have not only cost him some games this season, but he has suddenly become injury prone and this could significantly lower the contract he will receive during the off-season. The Mets are currently in 4th place in the NL East with a 60-66 record. 

Pitching Matchup's

Monday August 22, 7:05: LHP Cliff Lee vs. RHP Dillon Gee

Cliff Lee
Current Season: 13-7 2.82 ERA 1.07 WHIP
Last Start: W 7IP 3H 2 ER 7K
Home: 9-2 2.28 ERA 1.01 WHIP
Career: 115-68 3.73 ERA 1.23 WHIP
VS Mets: 2 Starts 1-0 0.64 ERA 1.14 WHIP



Dillon Gee
Current Season: 11-4  3.92 ERA 1.23 WHIP
Last Start: W 6.2IP 5H 1ER 5K
Road: 6-2 4.41 ERA 1.30 WHIP
Career: 13-6 3.55 ERA 1.23 WHIP
VS Phillies: 2 starts 1-0 6.23ERA 1.15 WHIP
@Citizens Bank Park: 2 games (1 start) 1-0 6.23 ERA 1.15 WHIP

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Tuesday August 23, 7:05: RHP Vance Worley vs. LHP Jon Niese

Vance Worley
Current Season: 8-1 2.76 ERA 1.13 WHIP
Last Start: ND 3IP 1H OER 2K
Home: 4-0 2.06 ERA 0.92 WHIP
Career: 9-2 2.59 ERA 1.11 WHIP
S Mets: 4 Games (3 Starts): 2-1 3.52 ERA 1.76 WHIP



Jon Niese
Current Season: 11-10 4.05 ERA 1.38 WHIP
Last Start: L 6IP 10H 3ER 3K
Road: 6-4 4.63 ERA 1.29 WHIP
Career: 22-22 4.25 ERA 1.44 WHIP
VS Phillies:7 Starts 3-3 2.82ERA 1.28 WHIP
@Citizens Bank Park: 4 starts 1-2 3.70 1.27

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Wednesday August 24, 1:05: RHP Kyle Kendrick vs. RHP Mike Pelfrey

Kyle Kendrick
Current Season: 7-5 3.24 ERA 1.24 WHIP
Last Start: ND 6IP 5H 2ER 4K
Home: 2-4 3.35 ERA 1.26 WHIP
Career: 42-29 4.45 ERA 1.39 WHIP
VS Mets: 13 games (10 Starts): 4-5 2.88 ERA 1.43 WHIP



Mike Pelfrey
Current Season: 6-10 4.61 ERA 1.41 WHIP
Last Start: L 5IP 8H 3ER 4K
Road: 3-8 5.40 ERA 1.50 WHIP
Career: 49-51 4.36 ERA 1.45 WHIP
VS Phillies: 17 starts: 6-6 5.12ERA 1.44 WHIP
@Citizens Bank Park:7 Starts 1-3 9.38 ERA 2.15 WHIP

Prediction: Phillies win 2 of 3

Scott Glick

BrotherlyLoveNation.com Writer

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