Tuesday Bases! - 15-7 Free Play Run
The Marlins took game 1 of this 3 game set against the Mets on Monday with a 9-6 victory in a game where the New York defense committed six errors. Tuesday’s Free Play is all about value and I believe this is on the road team, especially with the Line at (-108).
The Mets hand the baseball to lefty Jon Niese who is having yet another solid season in the New York rotation. The lefty has a 3.74 ERA in 14 road starts this year and has been on one the most consistent pitchers in the NL this campaign. In 25 trips to the mound this season, Niese has allowed 3 ER or fewer in 23 of those outings. Over his last 4 starts, Niese has an ERA of 3.33 whilst averaging 6 2/3 IP.
Brad Penny gets the nod for the Marlins and will make his third start of 2014 tonight. Penny has allowed 5 ER in 10 IP in 2 starts this year and has walked more batters than he has struck out (7BB / 6K). Opponents are hitting .278 against Penny in his combined 13 IP from starting and relief pitching.
The Mets have averaged over 5 runs per game against the Marlins this season and with Penny on the mound tonight, I like their chances to put enough runs on the board to get the W. Also worth noting is that Jon Niese has allowed just 3 ER in his last 15 IP against Miami.
New York Mets - 108
GL Guys!
Jonathan Young
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