Monday, July 28, 2014, 7:10 PM on CSPh, SNY

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Philadelphia Phillies - Burnett, A (6-9) vs. New York Mets - Colon, B (9-8)

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Monday night, A.J. Burnett takes the hill for the Philadelphia Phillies as they face Bartolo Colon and the New York Mets. Burnett makes his 23^rd start as Colon makes his 21^st.

A.J. Burnett didn't get the decision his last time out and that held his record at 6 - 9 with a 3.86 ERA. In that outing, Burnett hurled 8 scoreless innings and allowed 4 hits and 4 walks while striking out 6. Burnett has been up and down this season and has had some decent starts along the way. Last season, Burnett was only 10 - 11 with a 3.30 ERA in 30 starts for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

In 2013, Burnett pitched to a no-decision in his only start against the Mets. This season, Burnett had another no-decision against New York after allowing 5 runs and 5 hits in 7 innings.

Bartolo Colon picked up the win in his last start and that improved his record to 9 - 8 with a 4.03 ERA. In the victory, Colon allowed 2 runs and 3 hits in 7.1 innings. He walked a batter and struck out 5. In his last 10 starts, Colon is 5 - 3. It's doubtful that he will match his win total from 2013, when he posted a record of 18 - 6 with a 2.65 ERA in 30 starts for the Oakland A's.

In 2013, Colon didn't face the Phillies but he has a start against them this season. In that outing, Colon got the win after holding Philadelphia to 2 runs and 6 hits in 7 innings.

Philadelphia Phillies Betting Trends

Philadelphia Phillies are 53-43-7 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Philadelphia Phillies is -0.6

New York Mets Betting Trends

New York Mets are 45-47-11 against the Over/Under

Run differential for New York Mets is 0.1

Injuries to Watch

Philadelphia Phillies

07/22/14 RF John Mayberry Wrist 15-day DL (7/21)
06/25/14 C Wil Nieves Quad 15-day DL (6/19)
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

New York Mets

06/25/14 C Taylor Teagarden Hamstring 15-day DL (6/22)
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

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