New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies
MLB Pick: Philadelphia Phillies (-115)
Sat May 2nd 2009 3:40p
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Oliver Perez is off to an awful start for the New York Mets, and while the ageless Jamie Moyer of the Philadelphia Phillies does not have good number either, at least he is heading in the direction.

Moyer is 3-1, but with a high 5.09 ERA and 1.57 WHIP. He did break through with a Quality Start last time out though, when he allowed just one run and seven hits with an uncharacteristic six strikeouts in six innings. Remember also that he was masterful the last time he faced the Mets last September, tossing seven scoreless innings while allowing only two hits.

Meanwhile, Perez is simply a total mess right now. In his last start vs. the normally punchless Washington Nationals, Perez was lit up for seven earned runs and nine hits with three walks added in for good measure in only 4.1 innings of work. Now the Phillies may be predominantly left-handed, but they actually have a higher team batting average vs. southpaws so far this year (.275) than they do vs. right-handers (.266), and they are hitting .299 vs. lefties here at home.

The Mets won the series opener 7-4 last night, but look for Philadelphia to even things up here today.

MLB Betting Free Pick: Phillies -115

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