The Subway Series is coming to the Bronx!  The same pitching matchups that were seen in the last series in Citi Field will be seen again this weekend.  Here's a preview of the pitching matchups that will be seen this weekend.

Friday, June 18, 2010
Hisanori Takahashi vs. Javier Vazquez

These two pitchers faced off in the last Subway Series this year at Citi Field in Flushing, NY.  Hisanori Takahashi had a really good outing the last time he faced the Yankees.  He pitched six innings, gave up five hits, and no runs.  He was taken out of the game after his pitch count had gone up quickly.  Though he gave up a few hits, he was able to hold the Yankees to no runs.  Tonight I expect him to pitch well again.  This start for Javy really started to get him on a roll after a rocky start to the season.  He pitched six innings, gave up one hit, and struck out six.  Javy could have continued pitching, but he was taken out early after bunting a ball off of his finger in his last AB.  Joe Girardi wanted to be safe than sorry which is understandable.  Since this weekend's series is at Yankee Stadium, an American League park, there will be a designated hitter and Javy will not have to bat.  I expect another decent outing from Vazquez tonight.  I would start preparing to see a decent pitcher's deul tonight.

Saturday, June 19, 2010
Mike Pelfrey vs. Phil Hughes

Saturday will be the first time Mike Pelfrey will get a start in Yankees Stadium.  He has a 2.39 ERA and is coming off a really good outing against the O's.  He has won nine games this season in the first 10 decisions and is the first Met to do that since Al Leiter did in 2000.  If he wants to make it 10 in 11 tonight he will have to beat the Yankees.  The last time Phil Hughes faced the Mets it was probably his worst outing of the season.  He pitched 5.2 innings and gave up 8 hits and four runs.  Even though that's not terrible, he did not have his best stuff and he did not have enough offensive support.  Hughes is very good, however, at bounce backs, especially when he plays at home.  Also the last few times Hughes has started he has gotten a lot of run support.  I expect Pelfrey to have a tough outing, but not terrible, since he has never pitched at Yankee Stadium.  Phil Hughes will feel more comfortable on home soil with the "Huuuuuuuuuughes!" chants from fans.

Sunday, June 20, 2010
Johan Santana vs. CC Sabathia

Johan lately has been very good on the mound, however, his teammates have been having trouble giving him run support.  Before his last start against the Cleveland Indians, he had some amazing outings holding teams few runs.  The Mets have been working better on getting runs in, and if they keep it up Santana should have a good outing tonight.  CC Sabathia is slowly getting into form this season.  He is coming off a rocky start against the Phillies where he was still able to collect the win.  If CC and keep some of the confident pitching that he did show in his last outing, he should be able to bounce back against the Mets.  I expect another pitcher's deul.