preGame: Mets @ Braves (Game One)
The Game:
The Mets (85-67) begin a three-game series against the Braves (67-86) tonight at Turner Field in Atlanta, starting at 7:35 pm.
The Lineup:
- SS Jose Reyes
- 2B Luis Castillo
- 3B David Wright
- CF Carlos Beltran
- 1B Carlos Delgado
- C Ramon Castro
- RF Ryan Church
- LF Nick Evans
- P Oliver Perez
The Pitchers:
LHP Oliver Perez (10-7, 4.09 ERA) starts for the Mets. Perez’s last start on September 14 came against the Braves, in which he earned a no-decision, allowing two runs on four hits, while striking out eight over 7.0 IP.In his last seven starts versus the Braves, Perez is 4-1 with a 3.13 ERA.
LHP Jo-Jo Reyes (3-11, 5.50 ERA) starts for the Braves. Reyes earned a loss in his last start versus the Mets on September 13, allowing four runs on five hits over 2.0 IP. Reyes has allowed four or more runs in three of his last four starts. He is 2-5 with a 6.41 in 10 home starts this season.
The Notes:
The Mets are 6-9 versus the Braves this season, include 0-6 at Turner Field.
Jose Reyes is batting .313 (5-for-16) with 3 runs, 1 HR and 4 RBI during the Mets current road trip.
Kelly Johnson is 27-for-61 (.443) during his current 16 game hit streak.
The Braves are 9-29 in one-run games 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!
