Game 69: Rangers vs. Mets

The Rangers are still dangling around the 500 mark. It would be great that they pull ahead for good and make headway toward a playoff spot - either a wildcard or division title.
Oliver Perez vs. Scott Feldman. Texas comes into this one at 34-34 and the Mets are 31-34. Perez is 4-4 with a 5.37 ERA. The Rangers roster is 2-28 against Perez. So this one can be a bit tough the good guys. NY has won five times when Perez takes the mound. They've also lost 8 times. Ouch for them. Good for the good guys. Opponents hit Perez for a weak .245, but they walk like crazy (45 walks 65.1 innings) which could bode well for those who could put some bat on with runners on. Perez has faced the Rangers once and got a no-decision, but gave up 6 runs in 6 innings and walked four but only gave up 3 hits. HE STRUCK OUT 12. We need patience at the plate. He does have a 6.08 ERA at home.

Feldman is 1-2 with a 4.31 ERA. He has never faced the Mets. The roster is 0-2 and consists of one batter, Luis Castillo. In games that Feldman is apart of, the Rangers are 1-9. Opponents are hitting .242 against him, but .264 on the road. Feldman also has an ERA of 6.38 on the road. This doesn't look promising for the Rangers. That's really about all the stats that matter.
Forecast: Takers on Feldman making it 5 innings? Yeah, I didn't think so. It looks like this is going to be a game the Rangers play from behind. I don't think the bullpen is going to do a "super" job, since they haven't really established themselves as a solid pen. Mets have the upper hand and looks to win the opener, 7-2. That hurt to write, I must say. Johnny Out.

Home Plate