Philadelphia at New York

Philadelphia is dismal on the road (22-44) and dismal at the plate, 26th in baseball in runs scored and 27th in on-base percrntage. The Phillies are 22-51 as a road underdog, plus 16-36 following a loss. They face a Mets team that is closing in on a Division title, hungry and motivated. Bartolo Colon is 6-1 in seven starts against the Phillies since joining the Mets at the beginning of last season. The Mets are 40-12 in their last 52 games as a home favorite, as well as a 20-8 run overall. New York has pounded Philadelphia this season, outscoring the Phillies 83-43 while taking 12 of the 13 meetings, including all six at home. The Phillies are 16-35 in the last 51 meetings, including losing seven in a row at New York. Play the New York Mets.