Saturday, April 19, 7:10 PM on FSSO, WPIX

Citi Field, Flushing, New York

Atlanta - Santana, E (1-0) vs. New York - Colon, B (1-2)

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One of the best rivalries in the National League over the past 15 years has been the Atlanta Braves vs. the New York Mets. On Saturday night, they will continue this when Atlanta travels to Citi Field in Flushing, N.Y. This game will feature a showdown of 2 veterans who both signed nice contracts in the offseason, Ervin Santana and Bartolo Colon.

Santana was signed late in the spring after injuries decimated the Atlanta rotation and he has been lights out in his first go as a pitcher in the NL. In 2 starts, he has gone 1-0 with just 1 earned run allowed in 14 innings with 7 hits and 2 walks allowed. He has recorded 17 strikeouts. Against the current members of the Mets, the native of the Dominican Republic will look to continue his success. They have 19 hits in 90 at-bats (.211) with 5 home runs. Curtis Granderson has all 5 home runs with a .256 average.

Colon is 1-2 this season after going 18-6 a year ago with the Oakland Athletics. His lone win this season came against the Braves when he shut them out for 7 innings with just 6 hits allowed and 5 strikeouts. He is currently dealing with a back injury but will hope to be healthy enough to pick up where he left off last week. B.J. Upton has the most success against him (8-for-26), while the rest of the active roster has just 5 hits in 31 at-bats.

Atlanta Betting Trends

Atlanta is 6-8-1 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Atlanta is +1.1

New York Betting Trends

New York is 8-4-3 against the Over/Under

Run differential for New York is 0.0

Injuries to Watch

Atlanta

03/29/14 P Brandon Beachy Elbow 60-day DL, 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, out for season
03/28/14 P Mike Minor Shoulder 15-day DL (3/21)
03/28/14 P Gavin Floyd Elbow 15-day DL (3/21)
03/28/14 P Jonny Venters Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)

New York

04/18/14 P Bartolo Colon Back is upgraded to expected to start Saturday vs. Atlanta Braves
04/18/14 P Jenrry Mejia Finger questionable for next scheduled start
04/16/14 CF Curtis Granderson Ribs probable
04/15/14 CF Juan Lagares Hamstring 15-day DL (4/14)
04/03/14 CF Chris Young Quad 15-day DL (4/3)
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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