[G-men]

Dominic Fazzini

Wednesday's play

15 Dime -- Braves (Jurrjens) -1 1/2 runs over METS (Parnell)

BRAVES
NOTE: List only Jurrjens as Atlanta's starting pitcher

Jair Jurrjens (9-8, 2.99 ERA) is one of the main reasons the Braves have been able to remain in the hunt for a playoff berth.

The right-hander has pitched better than his record indicates, however, and his last start was indicative of that, as he allowed two runs and five hits in seven innings Friday in a no-decision against Philadelphia.

Jurrjens has had good success vs. the Mets, however, going 3-1 with a 2.84 ERA in five career starts against New York. He gave up just two hits in six scoreless innings on July 17 in his last outing against the NL East rivals.

Bobby Parnell (3-4, 3.50) will make his third straight start for the Mets after 54 relief appearances. The right-hander allowed three hits in six scoreless innings Friday against San Francisco.

Parnell has pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in seven relief outings vs. Atlanta this season.

With New York's lineup being depleted of most of its real offensive threats, I just can't see the Mets scoring many runs today against Jurrjens. Take the Braves on the run line in this one.