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preGame: Mets vs Nationals (Game One)

by Mike Nichols on May 12th, 2008 at 6:10 pm

The Game:

Weather-permitting, the Mets (19-16) will begin their four-game series versus the Nationals (15-23) tonight at Shea Stadium, starting at 7:10 pm.

The Lineup:

The Pitchers:

RHP Nelson Figueroa (2-2, 4.81 ERA) toes the rubber for the Mets. In his last start on May 6, Figueroa earned a loss allowing five runs on eight hits while walking four and striking out three over 5.0 IP. Opponents are hitting .164 (9-for-55) in Figueroa’s first time through the lineup. In his last and only career start versus the Nationals on April 17, Figueroa allowed two runs on two hits and two walks and striking out six over 7.0 IP earning a no-decision.
LHP Odalis Perez (0-3, 3.43 ERA) takes the hill for the Nationals. Perez received a no-decision in his last start on May 7 versus the Astros allowing three tuns on five hits while walking two and striking out three over 5.0 IP. Perez has allowed three earned runs or less in seven of his eight starts this season. Perez is 4-6 with a 3.93 ERA in 17 career games, 10 starts, versus the Mets.

Notes:

Moises Alou is batting .368 (7-for-19) and his reached base in all six games since returning from the disabled list. He is batting .375 (6-for-16) with 1 2B and 1 RBI in his career versus Perez.

Carlos Beltran is batting .455 (5-for-11) with 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR and 8 RBI during the Mets current homestand.

The Mets are 12-7 (4-1 against the Nationals) versus the National League East this season.

Lastings Milledge is batting .154 with 2 2B in his last four games.

Wil Nieves is 11-for-31 (.419) in his last 12 games. He is batting .292 (7-for-24) versus right-handed pitching this season.

The Nationals are 4-14 when their opponent scores first, but 11-8 when hey score first.

How To Catch It:

Tonight’s game can be seen locally on SNY 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…