Found September 11, 2009 on GlobalNYM.Blogspot.com:
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After being swept by the Florida Marlins at home for the first time since 2004, the Mets look to at least look competent this weekend as they take on the Philadelphia Phillies for the final four times this season. Last night's 13-4 loss (which I had the unenviable privilege to go to) was a microcosm of the entire season- walks, fielding blunders, poor base running, you name it it was there. While the Mets fade into oblivion, the Phillies look to protect and expand upon their 5 game lead in NL East..in which quite honestly they should be able to do with ease. Oh, and one more thing. If the Phillies win at least three out of four, they can officially eliminate the Mets from playoff contention. The Mets' tragic number stands at 6. Pitching match-ups for the series:Tonight: Nelson Figueroa (2-4 4.74 ERA) vs. Cole Hamels (8-9 4.32 ERA)Figueroa's last start (L 3-5 vs. CHC): 6IP, 4ER, 7H, 2BB, 8KCareer vs. PHI: 0-0 2.84 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, .240 BAA in 4 relief appearancesR...
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