The Mets and Giants play an early afternoon game where the Mets look to build off of their thrilling win last night. The Mets were able to to pound out 4 homers last night (including the second time this season that was done via two players hitting two homers each and the third time that Barajas had a two homer game). Last night the Mets saw Pelfrey rebound from his poor outing last week to pitch effectively, and this afternoon, the Mets will be hoping that Santana will be able to do the same.
Santana (3-2, 4.50 ERA) was fairly terrible in his last outing. However, that just happens. It should happen, and that's not an excuse for it happening, but it does happen. Anyway, Santana looks to rebound tonight and be Johan Santana. He wasn't great though against the Giants last season as he had a 1-0 recod over 13.2 innings and a 5.27 ERA against San Fran. Anyway, here are some stats the Giants have on Santana:
Huff 6-21, 2B, 3B, 2 HR
DeRosa 1-13
Sandoval 5-7, 2 2B, HR
Lewis 1-7, 2B
The key for Santana is the same as it always is. Keep the ball in the park. Thats where he failed last week and its where he needs to succeed today.
The Mets will have to contend with Wellemeyer (1-3, 5.55 ERA). Wellemeyer has not been effective this season, with the exception of his last start where he went 7 innings allowing only 2 runs against the Phillies. Last year against the Mets, in two games, he was 0-1 over 12.2 innings with a 6.39 ERA (9 ER). The Mets have been able to put up these numbers on Todd over the years:
Wright 8-11, 2B (Yes you read that correctly, he has a .727 BA against Todd)
Reyes 4-12
Castillo 5-9, 2B, 3B
Francoeur 2-5, HR
Lets Go Mets! Beat the Giants!
