preGame: Mets vs Brewers (Game One)
The Game:
The Mets (4-4) continue their homestand with a three- game series against the Brewers (6-3) this evening at Shea Stadium, game at 7:10 pm EST.
The Lineup:
- SS Jose Reyes
- LF Angel Pagan
- 3B David Wright
- CF Carlos Beltran
- 1B Carlos Delgado
- 2B Damion Easley
- RF Ryan Church
- C Raul Casanova
- P Nelson Figeroua
The Pitchers:
RHP Nelson Figueroa (0-0, 9.00 ERA) makes his first career start for the Mets. In his last appearance for the Mets, Figueroa received a no-decision, allowing two runs on two hits in 1.0 IP. In five career appearances, two starts, against the Brewers, Figueroa is 1-1 with a 4.76 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 17.0 IP. Figueroa is seeking his first win since August 15, 2003.
LHP Manny Parra (1-0, 3.38 ERA) takes the hill for the Brewers. In his season debut, Parra allowed two runs on three hits, while struke out seven and walked two over 5.1 IP. In his only appearance against the Mets, Parra pitched 6.1 innings, allowing one run on four hits, while striking out eight.
The Notes:
After 50 HRs last season, Brewers 1B Prince Fielder has yet to hit a homerun this season in first 33 at-bats.
Angel Pagan is batting .333 with 2 2B, 3 RBI and 3 runs in his last 11 at-bats.
Carlos Beltran is batting .545 with 6 2B in 11 at-bats versus left-handed pitching this season.
How To Catch It:
Tonight’s game can be seen locally on
and heard locally on WFAN.
The Bleachers:
For a live chat, head over to The Hot Foot Bleachers.
…enjoy, and as always, Let’s Go Mets…
