Pre-Game: New York Mets (12-9) @ Colorado Rockies (10-10)

This afternoon, the New York Mets will look to take the rubber match against the Colorado Rockies in a series that has proven to be a battle of the braun . Over the course of the first 2 games of the series, 38 men have crossed the plate in a series of back-and-forth slugfests.The rubber match will ultimately be a battle of 2 elite pitchers, although their status as elite comes under different circumstances. Starting for the Colorado Rockies is the 49-year old Jamie Moyer, who has arguably been the Rockies best starter this season. Moyer recently became the oldest pitcher to win a major league contest. Since his age 38 season with the Seattle Mariners, the veteran southpaw has amassed 136 wins. That's more wins than the 2-time Cy Young award winning Johan Santana has in his entire career. While Moyer has never won a Cy Young award, his longevity in itself has been one of the most incredible feats for a professional athlete in any sport. Finishing in the top-10 in Cy Young award ...