Game One Pitching Matchups…

Mike Pelfrey pitches for the Mets against Dan Giese for the Yankees, at Yankee Stadium.

Mike Pelfrey, since his May 31st start, against the Dodgers, has shown tremendous improvement, with a 2.76 ERA over the last 30 days. His winning percentage is starting to improve, as he was 2-6 before May 31st, and is 2-0 with 3 no decisions, in his last 5 starts.

Giese is off to a great start, but, only has one start this season, throwing 6 and 2/3 scoreless innings vs. the Reds on June 21st, allowing 4 hits, no walks, and 5 strikeouts. His other 3 appearances were in relief.

Pelfrey’s stats… (4-6, 4.30 ERA, 14 games, all starts, 81 and 2/3 innings pitched, 94 hits, 41 runs, 39 earned, 4 HR allowed, 37 walks, 43 strikeouts)

vs. Lefty Hitters: .350 batting average against
vs. Righty Hitters: .259 batting average against
During The Day: 2.84 ERA
Current Month: 2.81 ERA
Road: 6.25 ERA
Grass: 4.30 ERA
Last 30 Days: 2.76 ERA

Giese’s stats… (1-2, 0.64 ERA, 4 games, 1 start, 14 IP, 10 hits, 4 runs, 1 earned, 0 HR allowed, 1 walk, 9 strikeouts)

vs. Lefty Hitters: .185 batting average against
vs. Righty Hitters: .200 batting average against
During The Day: 0.00 ERA
Current Month: 0.64 ERA
Home: 0.69 ERA
Grass: 0.64 ERA
Last 30 Days: 0.64 ERA

This could be a low-scoring game. Pelfrey has pitched beautifully since May 31st. Giese has not pitched against the Mets, who usually struggle offensively vs. pitchers thay are unfamiliar with.