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preGame: Mets vs Reds (Game Two)

by Mike Nichols on May 10th, 2008 at 6:15 pm

The Game:

The Mets (18-15) continue their three-game series versus the Reds (14-22) with game two of their day-night doubleheader tonight at Shea Stadium, starting at 7:30 pm.

The Lineup:

Check SNY.tv for tonight’s lineup, when available.

The Pitchers:

RHP Mike Pelfrey (2-2, 5.27 ERA) starts for the Mets. Pelfrey took the loss in his last start on May 3 versus the Diamondbacks allowing five runs on nine hits and four walks while striking one over 5.0 IP. Pelfrey is 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA with Brian Schneider behind the plate and 0-2 with a 8.34 ERA without Schneider this season. He is 1-0 with a 3.68 ERA in two career games, one start, versus the Reds.

RHP Bronson Arroyo (1-4, 8.63) starts for the Reds. In his last start on May 4 versus the Braves, Arroyo lasted 1.1 inning allowing seven runs on seven hits with walking won in a loss. Left-handed batters are hitting .422 versus Arroyo this season. Arroyo is 2-2 with a 4.29 in five career starts versus the Mets.

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