MLB : 2* PHILADELPHIA
The Phillies have a ton of momentum on their sides after yet another comeback win over the Braves last night. After opening a 4-0 lead on Russ Ortiz Philly gave it all back. The Phils then blew things open in the late innings.
After winning 3 of 4 at the Ted the Phils have now won 6 of their last 7 games. In this series the last 3 years Philly has a 16-9 record at Shea Stadium.
Brett Myers has struggled throughout the season but in his last outing the right-hander beat the Mets allowing only 2 runs thru 7 IP.
NY took the last game in the series at Pro Player yesterday afternoon getting a stellar performance from Kris Benson. The Mets had dropped 11 straight before the win.
Al Leiter has struggled mightily this season and the Mets have dropped 3 straight with the lefty who is 0-2 during the recent slide with a 6.62 ERA. In his last start Leiter went 5 innings and gave up 6 runs.
The Phillies have a ton of momentum on their sides after yet another comeback win over the Braves last night. After opening a 4-0 lead on Russ Ortiz Philly gave it all back. The Phils then blew things open in the late innings.
After winning 3 of 4 at the Ted the Phils have now won 6 of their last 7 games. In this series the last 3 years Philly has a 16-9 record at Shea Stadium.
Brett Myers has struggled throughout the season but in his last outing the right-hander beat the Mets allowing only 2 runs thru 7 IP.
NY took the last game in the series at Pro Player yesterday afternoon getting a stellar performance from Kris Benson. The Mets had dropped 11 straight before the win.
Al Leiter has struggled mightily this season and the Mets have dropped 3 straight with the lefty who is 0-2 during the recent slide with a 6.62 ERA. In his last start Leiter went 5 innings and gave up 6 runs.
