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preGame: Mets vs Nationals (Game Four)

by Mike Nichols on May 15th, 2008 at 12:10 pm

The Game:

The Mets (20-18) look to split their four-game series versus the Nationals (17-24) today at Shea Stadium, starting at 1:10.

The Lineup:

The Pitchers:

RHP Mike Pelfrey (2-3, 4.86 ERA) starts for the Mets. Pelfrey was the tough luck loser in his last start versus the Reds on May 10, allowing two runs on eight hits while striking out three and walking one over 6.0 IP. Left-handed batters are hitting .426 against Pelfrey this season. He lasted pitched against the Nationals on April 15, throwing seven shutout innings, earning a victory. He is 2-1 with a 4.30 ERA in five career starts versus the Nationals.

RHP Jason Bergmann (0-1, 11.68 ERA) takes the hill for the Nationals. Bergmann is making his first start since being optioned to Triple-A Columbus on April 12. In his last start on April 9 versus the Marlins, Bergmann allowed seven runs on nine hits while walkinig ne and striking out four over 5.0 IP. he is 2-1 with a 3.96 ERA in nine career games, three starts, versus the Mets.

The Notes:

Carlos Beltran is batting .455 with a homerun and 2 RBI in 11 career at-bats versus Bergmann.

David Wright is 9-for-28 (.321) with 2 2B, 1 HR and 6 RBI during his current seven-game hitting streak. He is 1-for-11 lifetime versus Bergmann.

The Nationals are 7-6 in series finales this season.

Austin Kearns is bating .357 (5-for-14) with 1 HR and 4 RBI in his career versus Pelfrey.

How To Catch It:

Today’s game can be seen locally on and heard locally on WFAN.

SNY’s broadcast team of Gary Cohen, Ron Darling and Keith Hernandez will be calling the game live from the Upper Deck.

The Bleachers:

For a live chat, head over to The Hot Foot Bleachers.

…enjoy, and as always, Let’s Go Mets…