Glavine Ready To Go on Three Days’ Rest
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A rainout of the NLCS opener meant the first five games would be played without a day off. It also left Mets lefty Tom Glavine scheduled to start on three days’ rest in Game 5 on tonight.
The 40-year-old Glavine has plenty of experience, some good and some not so good. Glavine is 8–6 with a 3.53 ERA in 25 regular-season starts on short rest, although he’s 2–5 with a 6.75 ERA in seven postseason starts without full rest.
Manager Willie Randolph minimized Glavine’s postseason struggles on three days’ rest.
“That can be overrated sometimes,” he said. “It’s a different time of the year and Tommy is strong and fresh and ready to go.
“This time of year, three days’ rest, all the money on the line, it’s not a big deal.”
Glavine’s most recent start on short rest was June 7 at Los Angeles, when he allowed seven hits — including three homers — and six runs in 5 1/3 innings in a 9–7 win.
“I guess I understand how to make the subtle changes I need to make in order to prepare for a short rest,” Glavine said. “But 99% of it depends on how you feel, and I feel good, so hopefully that will be a big plus on my side.”
