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preGame: Mets vs. Brewers (Game Two)

by Mike Nichols on April 12th, 2008 at 12:36 pm

The Game:

The Mets (5-4) continue their three-game series against the Brewers (6-4) this afternoon at Shea Stadium, starting at 1:10 pm EST.

The Lineup:

The Pitchers:

LHP Johan Santana (1-1, 1.93 ERA) takes the hill for the Mets in his Shea Stadium debut. In his last start for the Mets versus the Braves on Sunday, Santana took the loss, allowing one run on seven hits while striking seven. He has made nine career appearances, five starts, against the Brewers, compiling a record of 3-1 with a 3.32 ERA.

RHP Ben Sheets (1-0, 0.00 ERA) starts for the Brewers. Sheets made his last start versus the Giants on Sunday, a complete game win, allowed no runs on five hits while striking out eight. He has yet to allow a run in two starts this season.

The Notes:

The Mets are batting .227 (46-for-203) vs. right-handed pitchers this season.

The Brewers are batting a National League Leading .358 with runners in scoring position this season.

For more insight on the Brewers, check out Blogger Beat.

How To Catch It:

This afternoon’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