preGame: Mets vs Marlins (Game Two)
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:
- SS Jose Reyes
- 2B Luis Castillo
- 3B David Wright
- CF Carlos Beltran
- 1B Damion Easley
- RF Fernando Tatis
- C Ramon Castro
- LF Nick Evans
- P Johan Santana
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…





