Today the Mets try to do something they did very little of last year, which is step on the necks of their opposing team, as said a lot on Metsblog. Although sweeping is not necessary to make the playoffs, consider this. Tomorrow the Mets will take their bats to Philly, who after today's win in Houston just got back to .500. If the Mets lose today, they too will be back at .500. However, with a win today, the Mets will be two games above .500 thus, unless the Phils sweep them, will come out of that series .500 or better.
Sweeping is really important though in streaking. If the Mets win tonight, they really have a winning streak. Long winning streaks build cushions. Cushions lead to far separations which leads to the Boo's going away.
That being said the Mets will bat against Lannan tonight. So far this year, Lannan is 0-2, in 2 Games with 10.2 innings, a 6.75 ERA, 7 BB, and 6 K. The damage was done by Francor in his Lannan's last start. Frank had 5 RBI”s that night, so when the Wright did that too the Nationals two nights ago, the National announcers were drawing all sorts comparisons between the two players.
Last season Lannan had one start vs the Mets which he lost. He pitched 5.2 innings, had a 7.94 ERA, 5 ER, BB, 3 K. Hopefully the Mets will rough him up again tonight. Last season was Lannan's first in the majors, and made six starts. The big players in that game last year were:
Castillo 2-3, HR, 2 RBI
Reyes 2-3, 2B
Wright 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI
Lets hope from some repeat stats tonight! Crack out the brooms and lets go for it!
