Series Preview: Mets @ Braves

Posted on May 4, 2009

Headline: Two struggling teams battle it out in Hot-Lanta.

Rundown:
New York Mets :: 10-13 (4th in NL East, 3.0 GB)
Atlanta Braves :: 11-13 (3rd in NL East, 2.5 GB)

Probable Pitchers:
5/4 - John Maine (1-2, 5.40 ERA) vs. Javier Vasquez (2-2, 3.38 ERA)
5/5 - Livan Hernandez (1-1, 6.75 ERA) vs. Kenshin Kawakami (1-3, 7.06 ERA)

Matchup of the Series:
John Maine vs. Javier Vasquez

Prediction:
It's a short series, and Mets need these two games as they face the Phillies again on Wednesday. Mets sweep the two games.

Lineups will be posted tonight.