Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets 8/30/2014 Free MLB Picks & Predictions
by Josh Schonwald - 8/29/2014
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Citi Field in Queens
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The National League East will be represented at Citi Field in Queens when the New York Mets welcome the Philadelphia Phillies for a weekend series. The Mets will turn to right-handed veteran Bartolo Colon (12-10) for the start, while the Phillies will counter with right-hander Jerome Williams (4-5), who will be making his 4th start of the season for the team.
Williams had previously spent time this season with the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers. He began the season with the Astros and made 20 appearances with the team before joining the Rangers. He would appear in 2 games with Texas and in both cities, struggled. Since coming to Philadelphia, he has posted a 1.77 ERA with just 4 earned runs allowed in 20.1 innings. He has limited experience playing against current members of the Mets, facing just Curtis Granderson (1-for-5), David Wright (0-for-2), and Taylor Teagarden (0-for-3).
Colon leads the Mets in victories this season and continues to be a solid pitcher even though he is now in his 40s. He has recorded 130 strikeouts in 167.1 innings this season and will look to continue his recent performance in August where he has gone 2-2 in 4 starts with a 3.51 ERA. He has had more experience pitching to members of the Phillies than his counterpart. The Phillies have hit a combined 31-for-112 against him including great success from Marlon Byrd (.455), Ben Revere (.417), and Chase Utley (.375).
Philadelphia Phillies Betting Trends
Philadelphia Phillies are 68-54-11 against the Over/Under
Run Differential for Philadelphia Phillies is -0.5
New York Mets Betting Trends
New York Mets are 59-60-14 against the Over/Under
Run differential for New York Mets is -0.1
Injuries to Watch
Philadelphia Phillies
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)
New York Mets
08/27/14 2B Daniel Murphy Calf questionable
08/27/14 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
Josh's Pick: Take Philadelphia
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