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preGame: Mets vs Nationals (Game Three)

by Mike Nichols on May 14th, 2008 at 6:21 pm

The Game:

The Mets (20-17) continue their four-game series versus the Nationals (16-24) tonight at Shea Stadium, starting at 7:10.

The Lineup:

The Pitchers:

RHP Claudio Vargas (0-0, — ERA) makes his Mets debut. In his last start for Triple-A New Orleans on May 8 versus Fresno, Vargas earned a win throwing seven scoreless innings allowing four runs while striking out six. He was 1-1 with a 3.94 ERA in three starts for Triple-A New Orleans. In 29 games, 23 starts for the Brewers in 2007 he was 11-6 with a 5.09 ERA. He is 0-0 with a 3.75 ERA in two career starts versus the Nationals.

RHP Tim Redding (4-3, 3.83 ERA) starts for the Nationals. Redding took the loss in his last start on May 9 versus the Marlins allowing six runs, five earned, on four hits and four walks while striking out three over 5.1 IP. Opponents are batting .361 (13-for-36) when facing Redding the third time through the lineup. He is 1-1 with a 4.22 ERA in seven career games, six starts, versus the Mets.

The Notes:

Felipe Lopez is 4-for-8 with 3 HR and 4 RBI in his career versus Vargas.

The Mets are averaging 6.7 runs per game over their last seven contests.

Moises Alou is batting .416 (12-for-30) with 4 RBI during his current seven-game hitting streak.

Jose Reyes is 4-for-11 with a triple and 2 RBI in his career versus Redding.

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…