New York at Los Angeles

Things have changed in the Big Apple. The Mets have reversed fortunes with the Yankees. The Yankees couldn't win and now look good, while the Mets looked like World Series Champions and now can't win. The Mets have lost 8 of 9 and in seven of those games have been held to 3 runs or less while giving up 4+ in 8 of the 9. The pitching has taken a sour turn and the bats have gone south. Brad Penny has been getting through hot line-ups with ease and the he will pose big problems for an ice cold Mets attack. Penny has given up 1 run or less in 9 of 13 starts and the Dodgers are 11-2 in his starts. Sosa has been a nice surprise for the Mets but he will not last in this form, and the Mets pen has been struggling in a big way. The Mets pen has been bad, allowing 18 earned runs in 16 innings this week outside of closer Wagner who has also blown a save. Look for the Dodgers to get the sweep today.