The New York Mets will open a 3-game interleague set tonight with the Tampa Bay Rays in Queens. The Mets own the best record in baseball, at 45-24, have won 6 straight, and over that span they put up an impressive 39 runs. Tonight they are expected to turn to Clay Holmes to keep the streak going. The Ex-Yankee closer has found his niche as a starter for the Mets. Holmes is 7-3 with a 2.96 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP. The 36-32 Rays had won 6 out of 7 but have come back down to earth and have lost their last 2. Taj Bradley is expected to get the nod for Tampa and New York’s heavy hitters should be able to get to this guy. Bradley is 4-5 with an elevated ERA of 4.58 and 1.25 WHIP. New York is the side to consider tonight. Not only are they the best in baseball, but they are hot, and 27-7 at Citi Field.
TONIGHT’S PICK: NEW YORK METS