The defending NL Champs come to town for the final series before the All Star break. With the Mets riding high right now with a six game winning streak, and the Rockies being blasted out of Milwaukee 11-1 yesterday by Dave Bush (who?), it’s clear who has the momentum heading into this series. Let’s take a closer look at the pitching matchups…

Game 1: Aaron Cook (11-6 3.66 ERA) vs. Oliver Perez (6-5 4.62)

• Now, many would give the advantage to the Rockies in this matchup based solely on wins and ERA, but the fact of the matter is Perez has been pitching alot better than Cook has in the last few weeks. Perez has allowed one run over his last 14 innings, while Cook has allowed seven runs in his last 16.1 innings pitched. Advantage Mets.

Game 2: Ubaldo Jimenez (4-8 4.21) vs. Pedro Martinez (2-2 6.86)

• It looks as if Jimenez’s June 21st start against the Mets, where he allowed one run over eight innings, might have been the turning point for the young fireballer. Since then, he has allowed a run or less in two of his three starts, not bad. I’d like to see a few more starts from Pedro before i can give him the edge in this matchup. Advantage Rockies.

Game 3: Mike Pelfrey (7-6 3.93) vs. Mark Redman (2-4 7.07)

• This was the easiest choice of the three games. Big Pelf has been oustanding lately, as we all know. The Rockies also throw their weakest pitcher at us in the final game of the series. Advantage Mets.

On the DL: Rockies

• SS Troy Tulowitzki, 1B Todd Helton, and reserve OF Ryan Spilborghs. 2B Jayson Nix and 1B Joe Koshansky have been filling in for Tulowitzki and Spilborghs.

Let’s keep it rolling, Let’s go METS!