preGame: Mets @ Nationals (Game Three)
The Game:
The Mets (83-67) continue their four-game series against the Nationals (58-93) tonight at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., starting at 7:10 pm.
The Lineup:
- SS Jose Reyes
- LF Daniel Murphy
- 3B David Wright
- 1B Carlos Delgado
- CF Carlos Beltran
- RF Ryan Church
- 2B Argenis Reyes
- C Brian Schneider
- P Brandon Knight
The Pitchers:
RHP Brandon Knight (0-0, 6.43 ERA) starts for the Mets. In his last start for the Mets on July 26 versus the Cardinals, Knight earned a no-decision, allowing four runs on seven hits, while walking two and striking our four over 5.0 IP. This is first career start versus the Nationals.
RHP Shairon Martis (0-2, 2.70 ERA) starts for the Nationals. Martis earned a loss in his last start versus the Marlins on September 12, allowing one runs on two hits over 5.0 IP. He has allowed two runs or less in each of his first two Major League starts. This is Martis first career start versus the Mets.
The Notes:
Jose Reyes is hitting .205 with 21 runs scored and a .281 OBP in his last 40 September games. The Mets are 20-20 during that span.
Carlos Delgado is batting .355 (11-for-31) with 2 2B, 4 HR and 8 RBI in his last right games. However, he is hitless in his last eight at-bats.
Joe Smith has not allowed a run in his last 17 appearances (12.1 IP).
The Nationals have 10 of their last 11 at Nationals Park.
Elijah Dukes is batting .302 with 12 HR and 39 RBI since May 24.
How To Catch It:
Tonight’s game can be seen on SNY and heard on WFAN.
The Bleachers:
For a live chat, head over to The Hot Foot Bleachers.
…enjoy, and as always, Let’s Go Mets…YA GOTTA BELIEVE!
