The Mets go for a sweep of the Rays as New York sends Johan Santana against Jeremy Hellickson. Thanks in part to his no-hitter, Santana allowed just 56 hits in 73 innings this season, good for a .210 BA allowed and a .269 OBP allowed. Hellickson comes close to that pitching at home, with a .217 BA and a .272 OBP allowed.

Wandy Rodriguez and Barry Zito face off in a battle of similar pitchers. Houston’s Rodriguez and San Francisco’s Zito are both lefties with five wins and ERAs in the 3.20s. Both give up home runs, Zito eight and Rodriguez ten. The main difference is that Wandy is more likely to allow a hit, Barry more likely to issue a free pass.

Finally, in the one late game, Edinson Volquez leads the Padres against the Mariners and Erasmo Ramirez. Volquez has trouble on the road this season with a 5.20 ERA away from San Diego. His home run rate nearly doubles outside the friendly confines of PETCO Park. Rookie Erasmo is off to a decent start. He issues a good number of walks, but so far opponents found him tough to hit.

Enjoy.