The Mets will attempt to stop their second five game slide of the season today by sending out Pelfrey to face ace Brandon Webb. The Mets were able to hit Webb the last time they faced him, but the Diamondbacks were able to hit back harder. This really needs to stop today and if the Mets win today, they can still win this series.
Last time Webb faced the Mets he picked up the win in 6 innings of work allowing 4 runs, walking 2 and striking out 3. In 2007 he had a 1-1 record in as many games against the Mets pitching 14 innings, and had a 3.21 ERA, 5 walks and 11 K's. On the season he is 11-2 over 90.2 IP and has a 2.52 ERA. The following Mets have these numbers against Webb:
Beltran 6-22, 2 2B, HR
Reyes 7-26, HR
Alou 11-23, 2B, 2 HR
Wright 6-18
Well, good thing Alou is back. His numbers will be need against Webb. Its nice to see that the Mets have been able to hit Webb, they just need to beat Webb now. Pelfrey will need to help.
Pelfrey has taken a loss the Dbacks this year (when he was facing Webb), he worked 5 innings and gave up 5 runs, walked 4 and struck out 1. In 2007, he took a loss against the Dbacks tossing 5.1 innings, allowing 3 runs, 4 walks and striking out 1. That being said, Pelfrey has had few strong outings in recent memory, and he will try to do that again against the Diamondbacks today. The following Dbacks have these numbers against Pelfrey:
Drew 1-5
Jackson 3-4, 2B
Young 1-5
Ojeda 2-3, 2B
Good Pitching. Good Hitting. Leads to good results and happy Mets fans.
Lets Go Mets!
