This three game series is big for both sides tonight. For the Mets, it means cushion going into Phillidelphia and Atlanta after these three games. For the Dodgers, its their current hot streak on the line as they still hang on to hopes to get the Division and the wild card.
There is more to this story than just hopes for October. Penny, who was dominent last time he played the Mets has become inconsistant, tripling his losses to the season (going from one loss to three losses over his last 6 starts). On that same note, Ollie's ERA has shot up about half a run since the last time these two teams meet.
Other story lines this weekend:
Will Wagner Correct himself?
Will Mota get anyone out?
Will Green start hitting again (13-30 agaisnt Penny lifetime)?
Will Delgado actually make contact and stop striking out?
On another note completely, since extending his contract thru 2008, the Orioles are 0-3, and they have given up 44 runs and scored 12 runs, over those three games.
