Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets Odds & Pick: May 26th 2010

Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets
Free Pick: Philadelphia -110 odds
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Philadelphia tries to snap a three-game losing streak as they play Game 2 of their series with the Mets. Joe Blanton takes the mound with a record of 1-2 and a 5.06 ERA on the season. Blanton was on his way to a victory over the Cubs in his last outing, but settled for a no decision after the bullpen coughed up the lead. The right hander gave up three runs and five hits to Chicago in seven innings pitched. The Phillies starter is 2-0 with a 1.59 ERA in four career starts against the Mets. He got the win last season against New York allowing just four hits in 7.3 innings of work. Rod Barajas (2-10), David Wright (2-10), Jose Reyes (0-9), Alex Cora (0-5), and Jason Bay (0-2) all have poor numbers against Blanton.

Hisanori Takahashi will make his second start for the Mets after giving up just five hits in six innings his last time out against the Yankees. The left hander has faced the Phillies already this season, but he came out of the bullpen in that game allowing one run in just over an inning of relief. The Philadelphia offense averages 5.2 runs per game against lefties while hitting .259 against them. The price is too good for us not to recommend a play on the Phillies because they have a solid pitching advantage with Blanton over Takahashi in this game.