The set-up: Both teams are in need of a victory. New York is coming off a 4-0 win over Washington, taking two of three from the Nationals, while Boston bot the better of Seattle 5-3 in its lastest action, splitting a four-game series with the Mariners at home. Boston's been good on the road this year, coming in at 6-1 away from friendly confines. That's a lop-sided number which will start to correct itself right here in my opinion. The Mets are definitely much better at home with a 6-2 record in friendly confines.

The pick: Garrett Richards has been terrible for the Red Sox. David Peterson hasn't been much better for the Mets. Note though, while Peterson is a terrible 0-2 with an 11.41 ERA on the road, he's 1-0 with a 1.50 ERA at home. I look for the hungry home side to find a way to get the job done in the opener of this IL series.

This is a 10* PLAY-BOOK on the Mets.