New York Mets (58-71) at Chicago Cubs (64-62)
(R) Bobby Parnell (3-6) vs. (R) Ryan Dempster (7-7)
The struggling Mets have dropped six of their last seven games and five of the last seven contests against the Cubs. Go with Chicago tonight against the Mets in the Windy City. The Cubs have won the last three meetings against the Mets at Wrigley Field and New York’s Bobby Parnell has been shaky. The right-hander allowed 14 runs in just eight innings of his last two starts. The Mets are 1-3 in his last four starts. Chicago counters with Ryan Dempster. The right-hander is 8-4 with a 5.54 ERA in 23 appearances, including 12 starts against the Mets.
Chicago Cubs -250
Saturday, August 29th, 2009 7:15 p.m. est.
Washington Nationals (46-83) at St. Louis Cardinals (75-55)
(R) Craig Stammen (4-6) vs. (R) Mitchell Boggs (1-2)
St. Louis Cardinals have won 22 of their last 29 games overall, seven of their last eight home games and nine of their last 11 meetings versus the Nationals, including four straight at Busch Stadium. Go with St. Louis tonight at home. The struggling Washington Nationals are just 3-8 in its last 11 games.
Gina 8/29
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