preGame: Mets vs. Phillies (Game 2)
The first-place Mets (83–63) continue their weekend series with the Phillies (78–69) this afternoon at Shea Stadium starting at 1:10 pm EDT.
The Lineup
- SS Jose Reyes
- 2B Luis Castillo
- 3B David Wright
- CF Carlos Beltran
- LF Moises Alou
- 1B Shawn Green
- C Paul Lo Duca
- RF Lastings Milledge
- SP Pedro Martinez
The Pitchers
Pedro Martinez (2-0, 1.80 ERA) starts for the Mets. He threw five shutout innings (with 92 pitches) in his last start vs. the Astros last Sunday. In two starts since returning, Martinez has allowed three runs, two earned, on 11 hits over 10 IP while walking four and striking out eight. He is 2-2 with a 5.46 ERA against the Phillies since joining the Mets.
Kyle Lohse (8-12, 4.47 ERA) takes the hill for the Phillies. He is 2-0 with a 4.12 ERA in eight starts since being acquired by the Phillies. Lohse is 0-1 with a 5.87 ERA in three career outings vs. the Mets. The Mets knocked Lohse out in the fourth inning on August 30th, as he allowed three runs on five hits.
The Notes
The Phillies have held the Mets to three or less runs in five of their last six matchups.
Moises Alou carries an 18-game hitting streak into this afternoon’s game.
Carlos Beltran is 13-for-26 with four homers and 10 RBI vs. Lohse.
Pat Burrell is 0-for-17 with seven strikeouts vs. Martinez in his career.
For more insight on the Phillies, check out Blogger Beat, featuring Tom Goyne of Balls, Sticks & Stuff.
The Bleachers:
For a live chat, head over to The Hot Foot Bleachers.
…enjoy…and as always, let’s go mets…
