preGame: Mets at Nationals (Game One)
The Game:
The Mets (10-9) begin a two-game series against the Nationals (6-15) tonight at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., starting at 7:10 pm EST.
The Lineup:
- SS Jose Reyes
- 2B Luis Castillo
- 3B David Wright
- CF Carlos Beltran
- RF Ryan Church
- 1B Carlos Delgado
- LF Angel Pagan
- C Brian Schneider
- P Johan Santana
The Pitchers:
LHP Johan Santana (2-2, 3.25 ERA) starts for the Mets. Santana earned a win in his last versus the Phillies on April 18, allowing three runs on four hits while striking out 10. Batters are 5-for-52 (.096) versus Santana when facing two strikes. He is 1-1 with a 2.40 ERA in two career starts versus the Nationals.
RHP Tim Redding (3-1, 3.27 ERA) takes the hill for the Nationals. Redding allowed four runs through six innings pitched in a win versus the Marlins on April 18, surrendering three hits and a walk while striking out 10. In six games, five starts, versus the Mets in his career, Redding is 1-0 with a 4.00 ERA.
The Notes:
Luis Castillo is batting .290 (9-for-31) with a double and three stolen bases in his last eight games.
The Mets are 9-2 this season when they score first.
Ronnie Belliard is 4-for-21 (.190) versus Santana in his career.
The Nationals are 3-for-8 (38%) in save opportunities 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…
