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preGame: Mets vs Nationals (Game Two)

by Mike Nichols on May 13th, 2008 at 5:46 pm

The Game:

The Mets (19-17) continue their four-game series versus the Nationals (16-23) tonight at Shea Stadium, starting at 7:10.

The Lineup:

The Pitchers:

RHP John Maine (4-2, 3.00 ERA) takes the hill for the Mets. Maine was stellar in his last start, earning a victory, on May 7 versus the Dodgers allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out four over 8.1 IP. Maine has allowed two runs or less in six of his seven starts this season. Opponents are hitting .200 (10-for-50) and have scored only two runs off Maine after the fourth inning this season. Maine is 4-2 with a 4.84 ERA in eight career starts versus the Nationals.

LHP John Lannan (0-3, 3.43 ERA) starts for the Nationals. In his last start on May 8 versus the Astros, Lannan earned a win surrendering one run on seven hits and a walk while striking out three over 6.0 IP. In his last start versus the Mets on April 17, Lannan struck out 11 over 6.0 IP allowing just one run on three hits earning a no-decision. He is 0-1 with a 4.60 ERA in two career starts versus the Mets.

The Notes:

Jose Reyes is batting .353 with a double in 17 at-bats during the current homestand. He is 4-for-6 in his career versus Lannan.

The Mets are batting .272 versus left-handed pitching this season and are 8-4 versus left-handed starters.

Nine of Ryan Church‘s last 15 hits have gone for extra bases (3 2B, 1 3B and 5 HR). He is batting .326 (31-for-95) in his last 24 games.

The Nationals are 1-18 when trailing after six innings this season.

Cristian Guzman leads the Nationals with a .346 average with RISP. He is batting .339 in his career 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…