9* METS RUNLINE (TOP)

In a game that I see being decided late, or even in extra time, I'm going to suggest laying the small price for the extra 1.5 runs in your back pocket. The Mets won the series opener 4-1 and I say David Peterson and the visiting side have much more than just a punchers chance in tonight's contest as well. Peterson is 5-1 with a 3.48 ERA, and he'll be opposed by Atlanta rookie Spencer Strider, who is 4-2 with a 2.60 ERA. Peterson has struggled against the Braves in the past, but he enters on top form and I expect him to carry that momentum over here in this "revenge" spot. Strider has been phenomenal, posting a tiny 0.50 ERA over his past 3 starts combined. I say the rookies numbers are just a little TOO sparkling though, are completely unrealistic and unsustainable moving forward. There is room for some major regression from one of these two young starters, and it's not Peterson. While the outright win is possible in my opinion, the official call will be to grab the Mets on the runline option!

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