The Mets try to avoid the three game sweep this afternoon as they take on the Marlins in a 1:10 game down in Florida. The Mets will be sending Tim Redding to mound to make his second start since rejoining the rotation. He is 1-4 on the season with a 6.10 ERA over 76.2 innings and in his last three outings he is 0-0 over 9.0 innings and 6 ER. However in his last outing he went 5.0 innings and only allowed 1 hit, no runs, walked three and struck out 4, only to have the bullpen take away all of his work in the sixth. He has one game against the Marlins this year where he pitched 4.0 innings and allowed 7 ER (picking up the loss in that process). Here are some Marlin stats against Redding:
Helms 6-23, 2 HR
Ramierez 8-16, 3 2B, 3 HR
Hermida 10-17, 4 2B, HR
Uggla 1-13
Ross 2-11
It would be great to see if Redding can build off of that last start and continue to have success out on the mound. Look for him to have a higher pitch count this game as he rebuilds his arm strength for long outings. And of course, it would be nice if the Mets could score some runs for Mr. Redding.
To do that they will need to tee off of Sanchez who is 2-4 on the season with a 4.97 ERA over 41.2 innings. His last start was his first game apparence since June and he got the win in 6.0 innings of work allowing one ER, 2 BB and striking out 7. He has pitched twice against the Mets this year with a 0-1 record over 11 IP and a 4.91 ERA. Here are some Mets stats against him:
Schneider 2-17
Francoeur 3-15
Murphy 2-4, 3B
Santos 1-3
Murphy had a nice night at the plate last night going 2-4 while picking up his 26th double of the season. Lets go Mets! Avoid the sweep! Fry the Fish!
