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Pepsi Refresh Pre-Game: Mets vs. Brewers – Game Two

by Mike Nichols on April 18th, 2009 at 12:13 pm

Tonight’s Game:

  • The Mets (5-5, 2-2 Home) continue their three-game series versus the Brewers (3-7, 1-3 Road) today at Citi Field, starting at 1:10 p.m. EDT.

On the Mound:

  • LHP Johan Santana (1-1, 0.71 ERA) will start for the Mets. In his last start on April 12 versus the Marlins, Santana took the loss, allowing two unearned runs on three hits and walk, while striking out 13 over 7.0 IP. Santana is 3-2 with a 3.54 ERA in 11 career games, seven starts, versus the Brewers. This will be Santana’s first career start at Citi Field.
  • RHP Yovani Gallardo (1-1, 6.94 ERA) will pitch for the Brewers. His last start on April 13 versus the Cubs, a loss, Gallardo allowed seven runs on three hits, while walking four and striking out three over 5.0 IP. This will be Gallardo’s first career start versus the Mets.

At the Plate:

  1. Jose Reyes, SS
  2. Luis Castillo, 2B
  3. David Wright, 3B
  4. Carlos Delgado, 1B
  5. Carlos Beltran, CF
  6. Gary Sheffield, LF
  7. Ryan Church, RF
  8. Ramon Castro, C
  9. Johan Santana, P

Tonight’s Broadcast:

  • Today’s game 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!