The Mets finally ended their five game skid last night as they beat and the Padres in the opener of the series. Last night was a pretty good night all around for the Amazins as Duda hit a homer, Izzy got save 300, the Mets almost lost it but came back and won it and finally they signed their number 1 overall draft pick. Niese will get the start for the Mets as Luebke gets the nod for the Padres.
Niese is 11-9 this season with a 4.03 ERA. His last start was a good one, and it was against the Padres as he pitched 7.2 innings allowing 3 runs, 2 earned. Sadly, it wasn't enough for the Mets as he got saddled with the loss. The Padres have the following numbers against Jon:
Maybin 6-19, HR
Blanks 0-3
Forsythe 0-4
Darnell 0-3
Luebke is 4-6 on the season with a 3.09 ERA. He got a no decision in his last start (which was against the Mets) as he lasted 5 innings, allowing 3 hits and 2 ER. The Mets have the following numbers against Cory.
Bay 1-3
Duda 1-3, 2B
Evans 0-3
Wright 1-2
Let's Go Mets!
