Over the course of the last 15 days, the New York Mets have batted an MLB-best .318, and they go against a pitcher who might be tiring at the tail end of the season after a great start. Left-hander Andrew Abbott has lost four of his last five starts, and he's allowed nine runs in his last two starts. Mets lefty David Peterson allowed eight runs in his last start, and the Mets have lost five of his last 6 starts. The Reds lead baseball, getting under the total 59% of their games, but the Mets bats are hot right now, with Abbott appearing to have run out of gas. Over is the play.

Based on starting pitching, the Mets should not be the slight road favorites today against the Cincinnati Reds. David Peterson is coming off giving up a season high eight runs against the Marlins, but one of his gem outings post All Star break was against the Reds. He limited Cincinnati to just four hits and was not charged a run in six innings of work. Perfect bounce back spot for Peterson, as the Mets cash game one of their road series.