Thursday: 6-2, + 7.4 units. David Price was trying to imitate Felix, and considering how well the Angels hit, he almost did. He is improving, which is a scary thought.
Nationals:-1 (-110). A lot of this play is on the assumption that something is really wrong with Johan Santana- shoulder fatigue is possibly still there but considering the money he's making, doesn't want to give in yet. He's a fly ball pitcher, with a high 80s fastball now, and has almost no room for error. He's been also hanging his used to be great change-up. The Nats returning from a fantastic road trip are going to be in a great frame of mind to get their fans excited. Detwiler has pitched well, and in is last start vs. Arizona, though he gave up 4 runs in 4.1 IPs, he only gave up 3 hits. His fastball has great sink, and the Mets have been slumping. Last night they hit Homer Bailey, but as true with the Mets of recent weeks, they don't usually follow up a good hitting game with another. They also have the habit of losing the first game of each new series. Nats also have big edge in BP. 4 units.
Nats-1/2. First 5 IPs. One unit
Nationals:-1 (-110). A lot of this play is on the assumption that something is really wrong with Johan Santana- shoulder fatigue is possibly still there but considering the money he's making, doesn't want to give in yet. He's a fly ball pitcher, with a high 80s fastball now, and has almost no room for error. He's been also hanging his used to be great change-up. The Nats returning from a fantastic road trip are going to be in a great frame of mind to get their fans excited. Detwiler has pitched well, and in is last start vs. Arizona, though he gave up 4 runs in 4.1 IPs, he only gave up 3 hits. His fastball has great sink, and the Mets have been slumping. Last night they hit Homer Bailey, but as true with the Mets of recent weeks, they don't usually follow up a good hitting game with another. They also have the habit of losing the first game of each new series. Nats also have big edge in BP. 4 units.
Nats-1/2. First 5 IPs. One unit