preGame: Mets vs. Cubs (Game One)
The Game:
The Mets (86-69) begin a four-game series against the National League Central champion Cubs (94-60) tonight at Shea Stadium, 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 Luis Castillo
- C Brian Schneider
- P Jon Niese
The Pitchers:
LHP Jon Niese (1-0, 4.09 ERA) starts for the Mets. In his last start versus on September 13 versus the Braves, Neise pitched eight shutout innings, allowing six hits and two walks, whiles striking out seven, earning his first career victory. This is Niese’s first career start versus the Cubs.
RHP Jason Marquis (10-9, 4.38 ERA) starts for the Cubs. In 20 careers games, 13 starts, Marquis is 5-5 with a 4.45 ERA. His last start versus the Mets came on August 5, 2007, earning a loss, allowing five runs on nine hits over 5.1 IP. Marquis is 6-3 with a 3.05 in 12 road starts 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!
