Mets vs Phillies (Game 3)

Today's Starters: Mike Pelfrey (5-8, 4.55) vs Kyle Kendrick (4-4, 3.58)

In yesterday's crushing victory over Cole Hamels and the Phillies, the Mets look to Mike Pelfrey today for the series win. Taking two out of three in this series is key to the wild card push. Although the Mets are currently 7.5 games back in the wild card, they need to score early, play solid defense and get quality pitcher from there starters.

Pelfrey's last start verse the Phillies came on May 28th, where he went seven and two third innings, giving up four hits, two runs, walking two while striking out six in a no decision.

Pelfrey's career vs the Phillies - Career vs PHI - 16GS 6-5, 5.01ERA, 91.2IP 104H 56R 51ER 12HR 28BB 45K (1.44WHIP) (.287BAA)

Pelfrey at Home this year at Citi - 7GS 3-0, 2.96ERA, 48.2IP 40H 18R 16ER 4HR 13BB 27K (1.09WHIP) (.220BAA)

Pelfrey's Last 5 games:
31.2IP 2-3, 3.17ERA, 34H 3HR 11BB 18K