preGame: Mets at Rockies (Game Two)
The Game:
The Mets (22-24) continue their three-game series versus the defending National League champion Rockies (19-29) today at Coors Field in Denver, starting at 3:55 pm EST.
The Lineup:
- SS Jose Reyes
- 2B Luis Castillo
- 3B David Wright
- CF Carlos Beltran
- RF Fernando Tatis
- 1B Carlos Delgado
- C Ramon Castro
- LF Nick Evans
- P Claudio Vargas
The Pitchers:
RHP Claudio Vargas (0-2, 4.76 ERA) starts for the Mets. In his last start on May 20 versus the Braves, Vargas took the loss allowing four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out one over 5.0 IP. He is 4-1 with a 5.16 ERA in nine career games, eight starts, versus the Rockies.
LHP Jeff Francis (1-4, 5.87 ERA) takes the hill for the Rockies. Francis earned a win in his last start on May 18 versus the Twins allowing two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out seven over 6.1 IP. He is 1-1 with a 5.08 in two career starts versus the Mets.
How To Catch It:
Tonight’s game can be seen locally on Fox 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…
