At the time of this writing, the following Match Odds/Moneyline were available: Philadelphia Phillies (1.73, -137) and New York Mets (2.32, +132)
Mets are 5-2 in their last seven home games
Phillies are 1-4 in Oswalt's last five starts
Philadelphia is coming off an impressive 10-4 win over Cincinnati to close out its most recent homestand and now looks to snap a four-game skid away from home. The Phillies are 4-2 against the Mets this season and will be making their first 2011 appearance at Citi Field. The club was shut out in the first four meetings at the venue last year before winning four of the final five. Second baseman Chase Utley may help the offense in this particular series after homering for the first time since October 10 on Thursday afternoon. "When Utley gets going, that's definitely going to help our offense," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel stated. Utley went 2-for-14 in four games this week after missing the start of the season on the disabled list with a knee injury. Philadelphia is 12-3 versus left-handed starters this year.
Phillies starting pitcher Roy Oswalt has registered a 3-2 record and 2.77 ERA in seven starts this season, but has failed to taste victory in his last three starts. Philadelphia has managed to give him just six runs of support over that span. The right-hander is coming off two solid efforts versus the Cardinals and Rangers, giving up just two runs and 15 hits over 12 frames. Oswalt enters with a 2-1 record and 3.15 ERA in four road outings and has yet to surrender a home run away from Citizens Bank Park in 20 innings. In 14 career starts versus the Mets, he has compiled a 6-5 mark and 3.33 ERA, including a shutout victory in his lone appearance at Citi Field.
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Mets are 5-2 in their last seven home games
Phillies are 1-4 in Oswalt's last five starts
Philadelphia is coming off an impressive 10-4 win over Cincinnati to close out its most recent homestand and now looks to snap a four-game skid away from home. The Phillies are 4-2 against the Mets this season and will be making their first 2011 appearance at Citi Field. The club was shut out in the first four meetings at the venue last year before winning four of the final five. Second baseman Chase Utley may help the offense in this particular series after homering for the first time since October 10 on Thursday afternoon. "When Utley gets going, that's definitely going to help our offense," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel stated. Utley went 2-for-14 in four games this week after missing the start of the season on the disabled list with a knee injury. Philadelphia is 12-3 versus left-handed starters this year.
Phillies starting pitcher Roy Oswalt has registered a 3-2 record and 2.77 ERA in seven starts this season, but has failed to taste victory in his last three starts. Philadelphia has managed to give him just six runs of support over that span. The right-hander is coming off two solid efforts versus the Cardinals and Rangers, giving up just two runs and 15 hits over 12 frames. Oswalt enters with a 2-1 record and 3.15 ERA in four road outings and has yet to surrender a home run away from Citizens Bank Park in 20 innings. In 14 career starts versus the Mets, he has compiled a 6-5 mark and 3.33 ERA, including a shutout victory in his lone appearance at Citi Field.
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