Bear
06-02-2008, 08:27 PM
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Monday, June 2nd, 7:15 PM PT - - - AT&T Park
Oliver Perez, LHP (4-3, 4.83) - New York Mets (28-27)
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Jonathan Sanchez, LHP (3-3, 4.26) - San Francisco Giants (24-33)
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Scouting Report:
METS: For his fourth straight start, Perez's pitch count hit the century mark on Wednesday. Three of those tosses were big mistakes -- two homers by Marlins outfielder Cody Ross and another by catcher Mike Rabelo. Perez didn't relinquish much, though, until in his sixth and final inning, as he surrendered three runs to force his second consecutive no decision. That's 210 pitches in two no-decisions.
GIANTS: Sanchez ended a streak of five consecutive winless starts last Wednesday in an 11-3 triumph at Arizona. He blanked the Diamondbacks for five innings, then left the game after surrendering two runs in the sixth. Sanchez has been relying on a sinking fastball to neutralize hitters. It's a pitch he said he was told to abandon as a Minor Leaguer in 2004, but he resumed using it earlier this season.
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Tuesday, June 3rd, 7:15 PM PT - - - AT&T Park
Pedro Martinez, RHP (0-0, 10.80) - New York Mets (28-27)
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Barry Zito, LHP (1-8, 5.53) - San Francisco Giants (24-33)
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Scouting Report:
METS: He strained his left hamstring after 3 1/3 innings of his season debut, but now, after nearly two months of rehab, Martinez is ready to return. Because the injury affected only his leg, Martinez was able to keep his right arm in relatively good shape while rehabbing in Port St. Lucie, Fla. So when he takes the mound against the Giants, he shouldn't have any problems with his velocity or endurance. The Giants were a different team when Martinez last faced them back in 2004. That also marked his only career appearance at AT&T Park, and he allowed four runs in six innings.
GIANTS: Zito pitched respectably in his last outing but received a no-decision in a 4-3 victory at Arizona. Justin Upton, mired in a 1-for-29 skid, homered and lashed an RBI triple to nag Zito, who lasted six innings and allowed three runs for his fifth quality start in 11 outings. Zito excelled last year against the Mets, who reportedly were interested in him when he became a free agent following the 2006 season. He won both of his starts against New York, recording a 2.08 ERA.
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Wednesday, June 4th, 12:15 PM PT - - - AT&T Park
John Maine, RHP (5-4, 3.66) - New York Mets (28-27)
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Matt Cain, RHP (2-3, 4.38) - San Francisco Giants 24-33)
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Scouting Report:
METS: Maine struggled early against the Dodgers on Friday night at Shea Stadium. After opening the game with four straight balls to put Juan Pierre on base, he gave up three hits and three runs in the first inning to give L.A. the quick advantage. But Maine bounced back, surrendering just two hits and one run through the next five innings to come away with a no-decision. In 101 pitches, he recorded six strikeouts and one walk. Maine impressed manager Willie Randolph with his ability to settle down and find his rhythm.
GIANTS: Cain struggled in the third frame of his previous outing, allowing three runs against the Padres, but ended up lasting through the seventh without surrendering another score. Not bad, considering he was hit on the right forearm in the first inning by a Brian Giles line drive. Alas, he had nothing to show for his effort, leaving with six strikeouts but no decision. It was the third time in 2008, and the sixth time since 2006, that Cain faced Greg Maddux, against whom he has an 0-3 record. The right-hander has allowed three runs or less in six of his last eight outings.
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I have hop[es for a 2-1 series win for the Giants. Note I said hope!
Monday, June 2nd, 7:15 PM PT - - - AT&T Park
Oliver Perez, LHP (4-3, 4.83) - New York Mets (28-27)
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Jonathan Sanchez, LHP (3-3, 4.26) - San Francisco Giants (24-33)
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Scouting Report:
METS: For his fourth straight start, Perez's pitch count hit the century mark on Wednesday. Three of those tosses were big mistakes -- two homers by Marlins outfielder Cody Ross and another by catcher Mike Rabelo. Perez didn't relinquish much, though, until in his sixth and final inning, as he surrendered three runs to force his second consecutive no decision. That's 210 pitches in two no-decisions.
GIANTS: Sanchez ended a streak of five consecutive winless starts last Wednesday in an 11-3 triumph at Arizona. He blanked the Diamondbacks for five innings, then left the game after surrendering two runs in the sixth. Sanchez has been relying on a sinking fastball to neutralize hitters. It's a pitch he said he was told to abandon as a Minor Leaguer in 2004, but he resumed using it earlier this season.
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Tuesday, June 3rd, 7:15 PM PT - - - AT&T Park
Pedro Martinez, RHP (0-0, 10.80) - New York Mets (28-27)
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Barry Zito, LHP (1-8, 5.53) - San Francisco Giants (24-33)
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Scouting Report:
METS: He strained his left hamstring after 3 1/3 innings of his season debut, but now, after nearly two months of rehab, Martinez is ready to return. Because the injury affected only his leg, Martinez was able to keep his right arm in relatively good shape while rehabbing in Port St. Lucie, Fla. So when he takes the mound against the Giants, he shouldn't have any problems with his velocity or endurance. The Giants were a different team when Martinez last faced them back in 2004. That also marked his only career appearance at AT&T Park, and he allowed four runs in six innings.
GIANTS: Zito pitched respectably in his last outing but received a no-decision in a 4-3 victory at Arizona. Justin Upton, mired in a 1-for-29 skid, homered and lashed an RBI triple to nag Zito, who lasted six innings and allowed three runs for his fifth quality start in 11 outings. Zito excelled last year against the Mets, who reportedly were interested in him when he became a free agent following the 2006 season. He won both of his starts against New York, recording a 2.08 ERA.
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Wednesday, June 4th, 12:15 PM PT - - - AT&T Park
John Maine, RHP (5-4, 3.66) - New York Mets (28-27)
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Matt Cain, RHP (2-3, 4.38) - San Francisco Giants 24-33)
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Scouting Report:
METS: Maine struggled early against the Dodgers on Friday night at Shea Stadium. After opening the game with four straight balls to put Juan Pierre on base, he gave up three hits and three runs in the first inning to give L.A. the quick advantage. But Maine bounced back, surrendering just two hits and one run through the next five innings to come away with a no-decision. In 101 pitches, he recorded six strikeouts and one walk. Maine impressed manager Willie Randolph with his ability to settle down and find his rhythm.
GIANTS: Cain struggled in the third frame of his previous outing, allowing three runs against the Padres, but ended up lasting through the seventh without surrendering another score. Not bad, considering he was hit on the right forearm in the first inning by a Brian Giles line drive. Alas, he had nothing to show for his effort, leaving with six strikeouts but no decision. It was the third time in 2008, and the sixth time since 2006, that Cain faced Greg Maddux, against whom he has an 0-3 record. The right-hander has allowed three runs or less in six of his last eight outings.
BALLPARK
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I have hop[es for a 2-1 series win for the Giants. Note I said hope!