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preGame: Mets at Yankees (Game One)

by Mike Nichols on May 17th, 2008 at 12:21 pm

The Game:

The Mets (20-19) open an abbreviated two-game series versus the Yankees (20-22) today at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, starting at 1:05pm EST.

The Lineup:

The Pitchers:

LHP Johan Santana (4-2, 3.10 ERA) starts for the Mets. In his last start on May 10 versus the Reds Santana earned a victory allowing three runs on 10 hits and a walk while striking out five over 6.0 IP. Santana’s 2.27 ERA in Interleague play is the lowest among pitchers with at least 100 innings. He is 3-0 with a 2.66 ERA in eight career games, five starts versus the Yankees.

LHP Andy Pettitte (3-4, 4.40 ERA) takes the hill for the Yankees. In his last start on May 12 versus the Rays, Pettitte allowed five runs on eights hits and two walks and five strikeouts over 4.0 IP, earning a loss. Left-handed batters are batting .189 versus Pettitte this season. He is 7-3 with a 3.42 in 16 career stars versus the Mets.

The Notes:

The Mets are 25-35 all-time versus the Yankees during Interleague play.

Carlos Delgado‘s 138 RBIs during Interleague play ranks him second all-time. He is batting .257 (65-for-253) with 12 HR and 43 RBI in his career at Yankee Stadium.

Joe Smith has stranded 15 of 16 inherited runners this season. He has 10 strikeouts in his last 4.0 IP.

David Wright is batting .323 (21-for-65) with 5 HR and 15 RBI in his career versus the Yankees. He is batting .385 (5-for-13) with 1 HR and 2 RBI in his career versus Pettitte.

The Yankees have the highest all-time winning percentage (.589) during Interleague play. They are 4-7 versus left-handed starters this season.

Derek Jeter is batting.381 (94-for-247) in his career versus the Mets. He is 5-for-17 (.294) with 3 2B in his career versus Santana.

How To Catch It:

Today’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…