Granted, a small sample size, but in 11 career ABs facing Hudson, Alou has 5 hits with a HR
AVG .455 / OBP .500 / SLG .727 / OPS 1.227
Alou doesn't hit righties as well as he does lefties (good) - but he's been pretty consistent - despite the fact he's been on the DL so much of the season. My bigger worry is the Fox game Saturday. Chuckie does not pitch as well in day games - that coupled with his first start since the DL may spell trouble. Although, Cox has claimed he's looked sharp.
I believe we have a good chance to play well against the Mets, but another concern of mine is that the series itself, with its playoff atmosphere, may drain the team to the point they are on empty by the time the Phils arrive. Hope we wouldn't give it all right back, as we are wont to do.
OTOH - a great series with the Mets might just be the impetus this team needs to go on that
elusive hot streak.
