Braves 7, Mets 1

Victor Zambrano is not good at pitching. And that is unfortunate for him, given that pitching is his chosen profession. It is also unfortunate for the Mets, who somehow found themselves running so low on starting pitchers at the start of this season that they are forced to let him pitch. Tonight that meant five innings, seven hits and seven runs. He did strike out four batters while walking just two. But he also allowed three home runs. He now has an ERA of 9.00. So, who thinks this team is better off with Jorge Julio on the roster instead of Kris Benson?

Of course, the Mets' discount lineup didn't help matters, as they were basically shut down by Atlanta starter Kyle Davies. They managed just three hits and one walk. Chris Woodward did get the start at second base and hit a home run, giving him more extra-base hits in this game than Anderson Hernandez has in forty-one at bats. David Wright drew a walk, but he went hitless for the second straight game and I don't really feel like talking about it.

Tomorrow afternoon things get back to normal as the Mets sent a competent starting pitcher to the mound in Tom Glavine (2-0, 1.50). Glavine seemed to figure out how to pitch against his former team somewhat last year, posting an ERA of 3.67 in five starts. He will be opposed by Tim Hudson (0-1, 9.20), who apparently ain't right.  ¶ joe | 11:17 PM |