With Oakland leading New York in this series two games to one, both teams turn to their game one starters. Rising star Jon Matlack (14 - 16 3.20 242 IP) takes the hill for the Mets, having allowed just one earned run in his last four starts, though only sporting a 2-2 record across those games. For the A's it will be veteran workhorse Ken Holtzman (21 - 13 2.97 297 IP), who won game one of the series but has had an extraordinary workload placed upon him this season. If the series is not resolved by then, expect both of these pitchers to be available for game seven. Rusty Staub (3 HR this postseason) is playing with an injured right shoulder, and he is just beginning to look like himself at the plate again. Look for 'Le Grand Orange' to provide some thump in Queens. Shea Stadium is rocked and ready for an exciting game 4 matchup. 

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P.C.O.