Don’t look too much into the Mets’ series loss to the Diamondbacks. I’m not sure if their hitters just checked out or what, but you’re not going to see the Mets scored just a single run too often, much less twice in the same series. The Carlos Beltran injury might have a little to do with it though.
The good news is, the Mets have a nice four game lead over the Braves now and their 35-20 is good for best in the National League. And even better, this week the Mets have a chance to bury the Phillies, who have been hovering around .500 since they bounced back from the horrendous start. I like the pitching matchups in the first two games so if the Mets can get some hitting going against Hamels in the finale, you could be looking at a sweep.
Carlos Delgado’s power surge has been nice, but he’s still sporting a .685 OPS, which isn’t going to cut it. It’s nice to see the big guy heating up though.
It’s two old men tonight with Jamie Moyer throwing against Tom Glavine. Like I said earlier, I like our chances in this one.
