After being swept by the Cubs, the Mets got a wake-up call and have reeled off 5 straight wins, the last two against the home town Brewers. NY hasn’t had much success vs the Brewers until this series. They are a very good road team, great vs right handers and top of the heap in offense lately. The Brewers are just 9-9 in September and are giving up more runs than expected for a team built on pitching. Houser starts for the Brew Crew on Wednesday. While 2 of 3 of his last starts were very good, he gave up 4 runs over 3 innings in his last start, and has been all over the map since a recall from the IL in late August.

He faces Walker, who has had a solid season for the Mets, but considering the state of the Mets’ starting pitching, will need to press down the stretch just to make the play-off roster. Walker usually pitches late into the game, and is 3-1 with an ERA of 3.25 in his last 7 starts.

The Mets have a great run differential lately, and a lights-out bullpen. The Brewers’ relief corps has been heavily used and hit hard. I am on the Mets to win on Wednesday although it may be close early. Mets to win outright. 9*!