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Pepsi Refresh Pre-Game: Mets @ Phillies – Game One

by Mike Nichols on May 1st, 2009 at 6:13 pm

Tonight’s Game:

  • Weather permitting, the Mets (9-12, 3-6 Road) begin a three-game series versus the Phillies (11-9, 5-7 Home) tonight at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA, starting at 7:05 p.m. EDT.

On the Mound:

  • RHP Mike Pelfrey (2-0, 6.32 ERA) will start for the Mets. Pelfrey earned the win is his last start on April 25 versus the Nationals, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks, while striking out one in 5.2 IP. Pelfrey has a 2-to-1 GB/FB ratio this season. He is 1-2 with 4.09 ERA in four career starts versus the Phillies.
  • RHP Chan Ho Park (0-0, 7.16 ERA) will pitch for the Phillies. In his last start on April 25 versus the Marlins, a no-decision, Park allowed four runs on five hits (2 HR) and a walk, while striking out five over 7.0 IP. Park is 5-3 with a 2.44 ERA in 15 career games versus the Mets. He has held the Mets to a .198 BAA during those 15 games.

At the Plate:

  1. Jose Reyes, SS
  2. Alex Cora, 2B
  3. Daniel Murphy, LF
  4. Carlos Beltran, CF
  5. David Wright, 3B
  6. Ryan Church, RF
  7. Fernando Tatis, 1B
  8. Omir Santos, C
  9. Mike Pelfrey, P

Stats:

  • The Mets are 1-9 when trailing after six innings.
  • Fernando Tatis batting .500 (8-for-16) during his current five-game hitting streak. He is 5-for-10 (.500) with 2 HR and 8 RBI in his career versus Park.
  • Chase Utley is batting .273 with 2 HR and 6 RBI in 11 career at-bats versus Pelfrey.
  • The Phillies are 0-7 when they score three runs or less.

Tonight’s Broadcast:

  • Tonight’s game will be broadcast locally on SNY and WFAN.

Enjoy, and as always, Let’s Go Mets!