preGame: Mets vs Reds (Game One)
The Game:
The Mets (17-15) begin their three-game series with game one of a doubleheader versus the Reds (14-21) today at Shea Stadium, starting at 1:10 pm.
The Lineup:
- SS Jose Reyes
- 2B Luis Castillo
- 3B David Wright
- CF Carlos Beltran
- RF Ryan Church
- LF Moises Alou
- 1B Carlos Delgado
- C Brian Schneider
- P Johan Santana
The Pitchers:
LHP Johan Santana (3-2, 2.91 ERA) starts for the Mets. Santana earned a no-decision in his last start on May 4 versus the Diamondbacks allowing one run on six hits and five walks while striking out eight over 6.0 IP. He is 0-1 with a 4.38 ERA in two starts at Shea Stadium this season. In two career games, one start versus the Reds, Santana is 0-0 with a 6.14 ERA.
RHP Matt Belisle (1-2, 6.91 ERA) takes the hill for the Reds. In his last start on May 3 versus the Braves, a loss, Belisle allowed two runs on eight hits while striking out two over 5.1 IP. Left-handed batters are hitting .433 against Belisle this season. Belisle is 0-0 with a 3.86 in three career games, two starts versus the Mets.
The Notes:
Carlos Delgado was 6-for-20 (.300) with 1 HR, 2 2B, 4 RBI during the Mets recent roadtrip. He is batting .571 in seven career at-bats versus Belisle.
The Mets are 9-12 versus right-handed starting pitchers this season.
Jeff Keppinger is batting .444 (12-for-27) with RISP, which leads the National League.
Adam Dunn is batting .243 with 4 HR and 10 RBI in 74 career at-bats at Shea Stadium.
How To Catch It:
Today’s game can be seen locally on
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