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preGame: Mets vs Diamondbacks (Game One)

by Mike Nichols on June 10th, 2008 at 6:10 pm

The Game:

The Mets (30-32) begin their three-games series versus the Diamondbacks (34-30) tonight at Shea Stadium, starting at 7:10 pm EST.

The Lineup:

The Pitchers:

RHP John Maine (6-4, 3.47 ERA) toes the rubber for the Mets. Maine earned a win in his last start on June 4 versus the Giants surrendering two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out four over 6.0 IP. Opponents are hitting .187 versus Maine in his five starts at Shea Stadium this season, in which he is 3-0. Maine is 2-1 with a 2.50 ERA in three career starts versus the Diamondbacks.

RHP Micah Owings (6-4, 4.50 ERA) takes the hill for the Diamondbacks. Owings pitched in his shortest outing of the season in his last start on June 4 versus the Brewers lasting only three innings allowing five runs on eight hits while striking out three. Since May 2, Owings is 2-4 with a 5.27 ERA. He is 0-1 with a 6.94 ERA in two career starts versus the Mets.

The Notes:

The Mets won 2-of-3 three from the D-Backs earlier this season.

David Wright is batting .227 with 8 HR and 31 RBI versus right-handed pitchers this season. He is 3-for-7 with a homerun in his career versus Owings.

Brian Schneider has thrown out 12-of-26 (46.2%) base stealers this season, which ranks him second in the National League.

The D-Backs are 12-9 in series openers this season.

Mark Reynolds is batting .410 with 3 2B, 6 HR and 11 RBI in last 39 at-bats. He is hitless in six career at-bats versus Maine.

Brandon Lyon has converted his last 13 save opportunities and has not been scored upon in his last 22.0 IP.

How To Catch It:

Tonight’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…