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preGame: Mets vs Marlins (Game Two)

by Mike Nichols on May 27th, 2008 at 5:49 pm

The Game:

Weather permitting, the Mets (23-26) continue their three-game series versus the first place Marlins (30-20) tonight at Shea Stadium, starting at 7:10 pm EST.

The Lineup:

The Pitchers:

LHP Johan Satana (5-3, 3.36 ERA) toes the rubber for the Mets. Santana allowed a career high 12 hits in his last start in a loss on May 22 versus the Braves. In three career starts versus the Marlins, Santana is 3-0 with a 1.96 ERA.

LHP Andrew Miller (4-3, 5.33 ERA) starts for the Marlins. In his last start on May 22 versus the Diamondbacks, Miller earned a win throwing seven shutout innings lallowing five hits with a walk and nine strikeouts. Miller is 1-1 with a 8.38 ERA in two career starts versus the Mets.

The Notes:

Jose Reyes has reached base safely in 26 straight games and currently has an 11 game hitting streak, in which he is batting .333 (16-for-48) with 2 2B, 4 HR, 6 runs and 9 RBI.

The Mets are 11-5 versus left-handed starters this season.

Scott Schoeneweis
has allowed only one run in his last 14.1 IP.

Luis Castillo is batting .325 with 8 runs and 6 RBI in his last 40 at-bats.

How To Catch It:

Tonight’s game can be seen locally on SNY 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