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Pre-Game: Mets @ Marlins – Game Two

by Mike Nichols on April 11th, 2009 at 5:23 pm

Tonight’s Game:

  • The Mets (2-2, 2-2 Road) continue their three-game series versus the Marlins (4-0, 4-0 Home) tonigh tin Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Florida, starting at 6:25 p.m. EDT.

On the Mound:

  • RHP Livan Hernandez (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will start for the Mets. Hernandez is 12-7 with a 3.39 ERA in 25 career starts versus the Marlins.
  • RHP Ricky Nolasco (1-0, 7.50 ERA) will pitch for the Marlins. In 11 career games versus the Mets, Nolasco is 2-6 with a 6.27 ERA.

At the Plate:

  1. Jose Reyes, SS
  2. Daniel Murphy, LF
  3. David Wright, 3B
  4. Carlos Delgado, 1B
  5. Carlos Beltran, CF
  6. Ryan Church, RF
  7. Brian Schneider, C
  8. Luis Castillo, 2B
  9. Livan Hernandez, P

Stats:

  • Since going 6-for-12 with runners against the Braves on September 19, the Mets are hitting just .191 (22-for-115) with runners in scoring position in their last 13 games.
  • The Mets have not had a starting pitcher pitch beyond the sixth inning this season.

Random Thoughts:

  • No trouble getting runners on, just need to get a few big hits to bring them home.

Tonight’s Broadcast:

  • Due to Fox national rights, tonight’s game will be broadcast locally on SNY, starting at 7:05 p.m. EDT. You can hear the game on WFAN starting at 6:25 p.m. EDT.

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!