Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Citi Field in Queens

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Tuesday night, Alex Wood (9 – 9, 3.05 ERA) takes the mound for the Atlanta Braves as they face Dillon Gee (4 - 6, 3.84 ERA) and the New York Mets. Wood makes his 19th start and 30th appearance as Gee makes his 17th start.

Alex Wood had a fine start his last time out but he didn’t factor into the decision.  In 7 innings of work, Wood allowed 2 runs and 4 hits while walking a batter and striking out 4.  Wood has had some decent trips to the hill this season and with some run support he might have had a better record.  In his last 10 starts, Wood is 3 - 3. Last season, Wood posted a record of 3 – 3, with a 3.13 ERA in 11 starts and 20 relief appearances.

In 2013, Wood was 0 – 1 with a 4.05 ERA in 3 starts against the Mets.  Wood pitched to a no-decision in his only start against the Mets earlier this season.

Dillon Gee took the loss in his last start after a rough outing. Gee surrendered 4 runs and 8 hits in 5.2 innings.  He walked 2 and struck out 4.  Gee has allowed 4 or more runs in 5 of his last 10 starts.  He is 2 – 5 in that stretch and hasn’t had a victory since early July.  Last season, Gee finished the year with a record of 12 – 11 with a 3.62 ERA in 32 starts.

In 2013, Gee was 1 - 2 with a 2.63 ERA in 4 starts against the Braves.  Earlier this season, Gee beat the Braves after holding them to a run on 6 hits in 7 innings.            

Atlanta Braves Betting Trends

Atlanta Braves are 54-67-10 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Atlanta Braves is 0.2

New York Mets Betting Trends

New York Mets are 59-58-14 against the Over/Under

Run differential for New York Mets is -0.1

Injuries to Watch

Atlanta Braves

07/29/14 P Shae Simmons Shoulder 15-day DL (7/29)
06/20/14 P Gavin Floyd Elbow 60-day DL (6/20), out for season
06/20/14 P Pedro Beato Elbow 15-day DL (6/19)
03/29/14 P Brandon Beachy Elbow 60-day DL (3/21), out for season
03/29/14 P Cory Gearrin Elbow 60-day DL (3/26)
03/28/14 P Kris Medlen Elbow 60-day DL (3/21), out for season
03/28/14 P Jonny Venters Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)

New York Mets

08/25/14 2B Daniel Murphy Calf questionable
08/25/14 3B David Wright Neck questionable
07/26/14 P Daisuke Matsuzaka Elbow 15-day DL (7/24)
04/01/14 P Bobby Parnell Elbow 15-day DL (4/1), out for season
03/28/14 P Matt Harvey Elbow 60-day DL (3/30), out for season

Guy's Pick: Take Atlanta

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