preGame: Mets @ Nationals (Game Four)
The Game:
The Mets (84-67) conclude their four-game series against the Nationals (58-94) 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 Johan Santana
The Pitchers:
LHP Johan Santana (13-7, 2.70 ERA) starts for the Mets. He is 2-0 with a 3.21 ERA in two starts versus the Nationals this season. Santana has allowed three runs or less in his last 12 starts. Santana is 6-4 with a 3.11 ERA on the road this season.
RHP Tim Redding (10-9, 4.54 ERA) starts for the Nationals. In six of his eight career starts versus the Mets, Redding has allowed two runs or less. Redding earned a win in his last start versus the Mets on May 14, allowing one run on two hits while walking two and striking out four over 6.0 IP.He is 6-5 with a 4.85 ERA in 16 home starts this season.
The Notes:
The Mets are 65-30 when they score first this season.
Carlos Beltran has scored 23 runs, hit 9 HR and driven in 23 runs over his last 21 games. He is 4-for-8 with 1 HR and 3 RBI in his career versus Redding.
Cristian Guzman is batting .600 (6-for-10) in his career versus Santana. He leads the team with .327 average with runners in scoring position.
The Nationals are 21-27 in series finales this season.
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!
