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Found September 21, 2009 on GlobalNYM.Blogspot.com:
PLAYERS: Derek Lowe,  Jair Jurrjens,  Nelson Figueroa,  Tim Hudson
TEAMS: Washington Nationals,  Atlanta Braves,  Colorado Rockies,  New York Mets

After finally winning a series over the weekend (albeit to the Washington Nationals) and clinching 4th place in the NL East, the Mets look to build off this rare momentum against the Atlanta Braves in this three game set. The Mets have not had a winning streak of longer than 2 games since winning 5 in a row July 25-30th. Meanwhile, winners of 8 of their last 10 games, the Braves are still holding out some hope in the playoff chase. They are 5.5 games behind the Colorado Rockies for the Wild Card. They have a 2.8% chance of making the postseason as their tragic number to elimination stands at 8. The Braves lead the season series 10-5 and hold a 4-2 mark at Citi Field.Pitching Matchups for this series:Tonight: Derek Lowe (14-9 4.53 ERA) vs. Pat Misch (1-3 4.21 ERA)Lowe's last start (ND 6-5 vs. NYM): 2IP, 3R (2ER), 5H, 2BB, 2KCareer vs. NYM: 2-3 7.96 ERA, 1.99 WHIP, .364 BAA in 12 games (6 starts)Road this season: 8-6 5.07 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, .310 BAA in 15 games (all starts)Misch...
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