Not much more need be said, huh? Tonight marks the first of nine remaining regular season meetings between the Phillies and Mets, and the team that wins the bulk of them has a big leg up toward claiming the NL East as well. New York sends their ace Johan Santana to the mound; the Phils counter with new addition Joe Blanton. Both guys have very, very good numbers against the opponent, albeit in limited exposure.
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