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MLB Preview New York Mets (58-51) at Houston Astros (51-57): Certainly the future of RHP Pedro Martinez (3-2, 6.16) has to be in question soon at the offices of the New York Mets’ organization. In 2008, the injury prone veteran has only been able to make 10 starts, for a total of 49.2 innings pitched. During this time, Pedro Martinez he has allowed 60 hits, 35 runs, 11 homeruns, 20 basses on balls, and 39 strikeouts. At SBGglobal.com, the visiting New York Mets are -126 betting favorites to beat the (+106) Houston Astros at home.  In his last 6 starts this season, Pedro’s longest outing came against the Yankees on June 27th, when he allowed 6 hits and 6 runs in a 5.2-inning loosing effort. The OVER/UNDER in tonight's Mets vs. Astros game is 8 total runs. Last night, he went 5.0 IP, allowing 5 H and 3 runs (ND). Tonight, the Mets have their ace on the mound, LHP Johan Santata (9-7, 2.93), going against RHP Roy Oswald (8-8, 4.67). Going into tonight’s game 2, the New York Mets remain in second place in the National League East, 1 game behind the Philadelphia Phillies (59-50) who also lost last night (3-6) to the St. Louis Cardinals. The surprising Florida Marlins are also on the hunt, as they remain just ½ game behind the Mets, and 1½ behind Philadelphia.
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