preGame: Mets vs. Marlins (Game One)
The Game:
Weather permitting, the Mets (88-71) begin their final regular season series of the season against the Marlins (82-76) 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
- P Mike Pelfrey
The Pitchers:
RHP Mike Pelfrey (13-10, 3.70 ERA) starts for the Mets. Pelfrey is 0-3 with a 7.91 ERA in four starts versus the Marlins this season. He has set a Mets franchise record with 29 double plays turned behind him this season. In 17 home starts this season, Pelfrey is 8-6 with a 2.94 ERA.
RHP Chris Volstad (5-4, 3.10 ERA) starts for the Marlins. In his only career start versus the Mets on August 29, Volstad earned a no-decision, allowing one run on five hits and three walks while striking out five over 6.1 IP. Volstad has recored a quality start in eight of his last 13 starts this season. He is 3-1 with a 2.32 ERA in five road starts this season.
The Notes:
The Mets are 9-6 versus the Marlins this season, including 4-2 at Shea Stadium.
Carlos Beltran is batting .337 with 8 2B, 5 HR and 17 RBI in 83 at-bats this month.
Dan Uggla is batting .438 (7-for-16) in his career versus Pelfrey.The Marlins have 42 comeback wins this season, including four versus the Mets.
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!
