New York Mets @ Cincinnati Reds
T. Glavine (11-3, 3.56) vs. B. Arroyo (9-6, 2.96)
Both Tom Glavine and Bronson Arroyo are leading contenders for the N.L. Cy Young award.  Glavine will try to get the Mets back on the winning track after losing to the Reds after a long rain delay.  Uncharacteristically, it was Duaner Sanchez that blew the game for the Mets, but all in all he’s been one of the best middle relievers in the game.

Houston Astros @ Chicago Cubs
A. Pettitte (8-9, 4.99) vs. C. Zambrano (9-3, 3.23)
Andy Pettitte has been strong since his good buddy, Roger Clemens, came back to the Astros and I’d expect that to continue.  Pettitte will need to be strong as he duels against Carlos Zambrano, who is probably the only highlight in the Cubbies season.

Pittsburgh Pirates @ Florida Marlins
I. Snell (8-6, 4.85) vs. J. Johnson (8-5, 2.48)
I like Josh Johnson. A lot.  Can you tell?  I mean, I did put up his picture in the post, right?  In any case, if he only had four more innings on his season resume, he’d qualify and lead the N.L. in ERA.  So, in my mind, for all intents and purposes, he’s the leader of the league and only fellow rookie, Francisco Liriano (1.94) would be better than him in the majors.  While the Pirates have a bad record, they also have been in A LOT of one-run games, and they come into Florida winning four of six games since the All-Star break.  However, I think Johnson will be shutting them down… totally being subjective though.

Los Angeles Dodgers @ Arizona Diamondbacks
M. Hendrickson (0-2, 3.57) vs. B. Webb (10-3, 2.52)
The trade for Mark Hendrickson was a good one for the Dodgers as he really showing to be a quality starter this season.  The won-loss record just doesn’t tell you that.  But, look at the ERA and the secondary numbers.  However, Hendrickson isn’t as quality as Brandon Webb, the N.L. leader in ERA (sorry, Josh).  After a rough June, Webb has turned it on in July with a 0.78 ERA and 0.78 WHIP, a K/9 rate of 9.00, and a .179 BAA.

San Diego Padres @ San Francisco Giants
C. Park (6-5, 4.49) vs. N. Lowry (4-6, 4.58)
This is a matchup between the top two teams in the N.L. West… it’s funny to say “top” as both the Padres and Giants are only okay teams when considering all the other divisions besides the A.L. West.  Seriously, what’s wrong with the Pacific Ocean?  Why are all the West teams stinking up the joint?  In any case, this four-game series could be an opportunity for the D-back, Dodgers, and Rockies to move up to the top.