Pre-Game: Mets @ Marlins – Game One
Today’s Game:
- The Mets (2-1, 2-1 Road) begin their three-game series versus the Marlins (3-0, 3-0 Home) today in Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Florida, starting at 7:10 p.m. EDT.
On the Mound:
- RHP John Maine (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will start for the Mets. Maine is 6-2 with a 2.36 ERA, while holding opponents to a .204 batting average in 10 career April starts. In his last start versus the Marlins on July 28, Maine received a no-decision, allowing one run on four hits and a walk, while striking out six over 4.1 IP. He is 3-1 with a 2.75 ERA in six career starts versus the Marlins, including 2-0 with a 3.22 ERA at Dolphin Stadium.
- RHP Anibal Sanchez (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will pitch for the Marlins. He has not faced the Mets since 2007, but is 2-1 with a 3.85 ERA in three career starts, allowing three runs or less in each of those starts. Sanchez is 10-3 with a 3.32 ERA in his career at Dolphin Stadium.
At the Plate:
- Jose Reyes, SS
- Daniel Murphy, LF
- David Wright, 3B
- Carlos Delgado, 1B
- Carlos Beltran, CF
- Ryan Church, RF
- Brian Schneider, C
- Luis Castillo, 2B
- John Maine, P
Stats:
- The Mets were 10-8 versus the Marlins last season, including 5-4 at Dolphin Stadium.
- Ryan Church is 6-for-11 (.545) with 3 2B, 1 HR and 4 RBI in his career versus Sanchez.
- Carlos Delgado has 24 homeruns in 364 career at-bats at Dolphin Stadium.
- Hanley Ramirez is batting .188 with 1 HR in 18 career at-bats versus Maine.
Random Thoughts:
- An earlier season showdown against the team I think will give the Mets the most problems this season.
- Confidence. That’s all Mainer needs to be successful. He’s got the stuff, just needs to trust that he is healthy. Once he does, skies the limit.
Today’s Broadcast:
- Today’s game will will be broadcast locally on SNY and WFAN.
In-Game Chat:
- To chat live with fans during the game, go to the MetsBlog.com Bullpen, here; or voice your comments below.
Enjoy, and as always, Let’s Go Mets!
