New York Mets (52-55) at San Diego Padres (45-63) 8:35 PM ET
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J. Hefner (R) 5 1-4 5.525.10-24.057/30@SFND5.21040-113.25.27
E. Volquez (R) 22 7-7 3.515.13-42.847/30@CINW5.0652-021.03.00
Preview:
Edinson Volquez is looking for the longest winning streak of his career, and a start at Petco Park may be just what he needs.
The San Diego Padres are also enjoying their best stretch of the year at home.
Volquez goes for a fifth consecutive victorious decision Saturday when he attempts to beat the New York Mets for the first time.
Volquez (7-7, 3.51 ERA) is 4-0 with a 2.36 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 45 2-3 innings over his last seven starts. That matches the right-hander's longest string of victories, previously achieved over five starts at the beginning of 2008 with Cincinnati.
His current run includes a tremendous stretch at pitcher-friendly Petco. He tossed a one-hit shutout in his mo...
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PLAYERS:
Edinson Volquez,
RA Dickey,
Yonder Alonso,
Carlos Quentin,
Josh Thole,
Ruben Tejada,
Jeremy Hefner,
Johan Santana
TEAMS: New York Mets, San Diego Padres
TEAMS: New York Mets, San Diego Padres
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S: F. Francisco (19)
HR: NYM - None SD - C. Headley (14)
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