Sunday, August 10, 2014, 1:35 PM on SNY, CSPh

Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

New York Mets - Wheeler, Z (7-8) vs. Philadelphia Phillies - Kendrick, K (5-11)

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Sunday afternoon, the New York Mets will give Zack Wheeler (7 - 8, 3.48 ERA) the call as they take on the Philadelphia Phillies and Kyle Kendrick (5 - 11, 4.74 ERA). It will be the 24^th starts of the season for both pitchers.

Zack Wheeler added another victory to his stats after a solid turn in his last start. In the win, Wheeler allowed just a run on 7 hits in 6.2 innings as he walked 4 and struck out 5. Wheeler hasn't lost a game since the end of June. He is 4 - 0 in his last 7 starts and hasn't given up more than 2 runs in any of those outings. Last season, he posted a record of 7 - 5 with a 3.42 ERA in 17 starts during his rookie campaign.

In 2013, Wheeler was 0 - 1 with a 3.18 ERA in 2 starts against Philadelphia. This season, Wheeler is 2 - 0 in his 2 meetings against the Phillies.

Kyle Kendrick had a great outing in his last start but he wasn't rewarded with the decision. Kendrick allowed a run and 5 hits in 7 innings of work. He walked a batter and struck out 3. Kendrick hasn't turned in that many great performances this season and his record shows. He is just 3 - 4 in his last 10 starts. In 2013, Kendrick was just 10 - 13 with a 4.70 ERA in 30 starts.

Last season, Kendrick was 3 - 1 with a 3.04 ERA in 4 starts against the Mets. This season, he is just 0 - 1 in 3 starts against New York.

New York Mets Betting Trends

New York Mets are 50-52-13 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for New York Mets is 0

Philadelphia Phillies Betting Trends

Philadelphia Phillies are 60-48-7 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Philadelphia Phillies is -0.6

Injuries to Watch

New York Mets

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

Philadelphia Phillies

08/06/14 LF Domonic Brown Strep Throat questionable
08/01/14 P Cliff Lee Elbow 15-day DL (7/31), out for season
07/22/14 RF John Mayberry Wrist 15-day DL (7/21)
06/20/14 3B Reid Brignac Ankle 15-day DL (6/20)
06/07/14 P Mike Adams Rotator Cuff 60-day DL (6/7)
05/13/14 2B Freddy Galvis Collarbone out 6-8 weeks

Josh's Pick: Take New York

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