preGame: Mets vs. Cubs (Game Four)
The Game:
Weather permitting, the Mets (87-71) conclude their four-game series against the National League Central champion Cubs (96-61) 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 Ramon Martinez
- C Brian Schneider Robinson Cancel
- P Pedro Martinez
According to Kevin Burkhardt of SNY, Schneider was a late scratch.
The Pitchers:
RHP Pedro Martinez (5-6, 5.50 ERA) starts for the Mets. In his last start on September 20 versus the Braves, Martinez earned a loss, allowing four runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out seven over 6.0 IP.This is Martinez’s first start versus the Cubs since 1997. He is 1-3 with a 4.62 ERA in seven home starts this season.
RHP Rich Harden (5-1, 1.66 ERA) starts for the Cubs. Harden has allowed two runs or less in 15 of his last 16 starts. Harden leads the league with a 11.22 strikeouts per nine innings this season. This is Harden’s first career starts versus the Mets. He is 5-2 with a 2.44 ERA in nine 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!
