Downtown Houston Forum

[sportsfan2006]

Florida Marlins vs New York Mets
Series Start: Friday July 7th 2006. 7:10 e.t.
Shea Stadium. Flushing, N.Y.
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This would have seemed like a major mismatch a month ago, but the
young and cash-strapped Marlins are actually playing good baseball. They
had the lowest ERA in baseball for much of June and are staying
competitive with the rest of the National League East. The Mets are
running away with things, and show no signs of letting up. The Mets are 2-
0 at home this season against the Marlins, and 4-1 overall. Here’s an
interesting thing to watch out for with these baseball betting lines. Odds
on the Marlins are sure to be off the charts, but the Mets have actually
haven’t won a homestand since late May. With the right pitching matchups,
a wager on the Marlins might not be a bad thing. Just stay away from Tom
Glavine starts. The Mets have won 11 in a row when he starts, dating back
to early April.


Mets breakdown ( updated thru June 27)
• 1st place National League East Standings
• 47 wins and 28 losses ( home 22-15/ road25-13)

Team Leaders
• 3B D. Wright 74 GP’S, 18HR’S, 64RBI’S, .336 AVG.
• SS J. Reyes 73GP’S, 8HR’S, 36RBI’S, .302AVG.
• P P. Martinez15GP’S, 7W, 3L, 3.01 ERA.

Injuries
• C Paul Lo Duca, bruised left thumb. Manager Willie Randolph said Lo Duca should be available June 27.

Marlins Breakdown ( updated thru June 27)
• 3rd place National League East Standings
• 33 wins and 40 losses( home 16-17/ road 17-23)

Team Leaders
• 3B M. Cabrera 73GP’S, 11HR’S, 49RBI’S, .348 AVG.
• 2B D. Uggla 67GP’S, 13HR’S, 43RBI’S, .313 AVG.
• P J. Johnson 17GP’S, 7W, 4L, 2.20 ERA.

Injuries
• RHP Carlos Martinez, sore right elbow. June 23 DL.