Niese has been great with the exception of one start as of late. He'll face a Rockies team for the 2nd time this year as he got hit a bit in Colorado, but since coming off the DL Niese has been lights out for the Mets. His last start was wasted as he went 7 IP 1 ER vs. the PHillies. He knows how big of a start this is if the Mets want to get back into the race. The Rockies have really struggled on the road and were shut out last night by a struggling Pelfrey. I think the Mets have a run in them and I think it might start on this home stand. They face Jeff Francis who has not been good on the road or vs. the Mets. David Wright who kills lefties should be licking his chops to get out of his 2-29 slump as he's 6 or 9 with 3 home runs vs. Francis.
Bucholz has been outstanding on the road with an ERA well below 3.00. During his night starts he's 11-3 with a 2.08 ERA and he's owned the Blue Jays and so have the Red Sox. They do face Marcum who has a solid career vs. the Red Sox, but again I think the Red Sox take this game. Getting Ellsbury back was a big big deal and he's showing no signs of rust thus far.
