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(MLB) Atlanta vs. NY Mets, 07/28/2021 7:10 PM, Score: 1 - 2
Money Line: -125.00 NY Mets (Home)
Result: Win
Braves (Megill) vs. Mets (Fried)

Smarting after the Braves roughed them up to the tune of 12-5, the Mets need a win tonight to put any daylight between them and the Braves and Phillies. This is an important series for the two teams and we have seen a bit of everything; blow-outs tight wins, and pitching duels. The Braves’ offense has been inconsistent, racing from 0 to 12. They are 5-5 last ten. The Mets have at least been consistent. They don’t generally score many runs, but allow fewer. Let us hope that last night was an anomaly. They are a good home team, and 15-4 as a home favorite.

The Mets send out their rookie Tylor Megill to the hill. The Mets are 5-1 with him on the mound and he is sporting an ERA of 2.10. Better yet, he has been able to stretch out his starts, pitching 6 innings twice in two starts.

Max Fried, like the Braves, has bounced around this season. After a brilliant May, his ERA has risen to 4.57. He is capable of good starts like his game against Tampa, but most seem similar to his last outing, 5innings, and 3 or more ER. Atlanta is 8-8 with him on the hill.

My wager.

I like the Mets here. Off a loss, they will be motivated. They are a slight favorite, and based on pitching and home record, should be good for the win. Take the Mets to win outright.