Just have a few quick stats before the beginning of an exciting, early, important series for the 2008 season. The Mets will square off in Atlanta tonight, where they need to establish dominance to set a tone for this season. A 2-1 series win would be idea. Tonight the Mets have the honor of going up against the Braves Ace, as they will also play the second and third best pitchers for the Braves during this week.
The show down tonight will be Maine vs Hudson. Maine in 2007 had 3 games vs the Braves, a 1-1 record over 18.1 IP. During this time, he posted a 3.93 ERA, struck out 9 and walked 17. Overall last year, he was 15-10 over 32 games and 191 IP (over 100 more than any other season he pitched). He posted a 3.91 ERA.
Hudson will becoming in after his impressive start vs the Nationals earlier this season. He pitched 4 games against the Mets last year with a 2-2 record, 27 IP, 3.33 ERA, 5 BB and 8 K's. Overall, Hudson posted a 16-10 record over 34 Games, 224.1 IP and a 3.333 ERA.
Wright, who was a Brave killer in the 2006 season, was not so in 2007. The Mets need him to return to his 2006 status tonight and improve on his numbers in Atlanta from last year (9G, 39 AB, 3R, 8H, 2 2B, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .205 BA). Wright is in a hot streak now and if he continues it, and if Maine continues his Spring dominance, then the Mets can take down the Braves tonight. If not, it will be a long tough series for the Amazins.
