preGame: Mets vs. Cubs (Game Two)
The Game:
The Mets (86-70) continue their four-game series against the National League Central champion Cubs (95-60) tonight at Shea Stadium, starting at 7:10 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 Johan Santana
The Pitchers:
LHP Johan Santana (14-7, 2.65 ERA) starts for the Mets. In four career games, one start, versus the Cubs, Santana is 1-0 with a 1.38 ERA. He has not faced the Cubs since June of 2006. He is 7-3 with a 2.26 ERA in 15 home starts this season.
LHP Sean Marshall (3-4, 3.62 ERA) starts for the Cubs. In his only start versus the Mets on July 16, 2006, Marshall earned a loss, allowing seven runs, five earned, on seven hits and a walk, while striking out four. In four road starts this season, Marshall is 2-2 with a 2.88 ERA.
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!
