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Pepsi Refresh Pre-Game: Mets @ Orioles

by Mike Nichols on June 16th, 2009 at 6:07 pm

Tonight’s Game:

  • The Mets (32-29, 14-18 Road) continue their Interleague schedule with a three-game series against the Orioles (27-36, 19-16 Home) tonight in Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, starting at 7:05 p.m.

On The Mound:

  • RHP Mike Pelfrey (4-2, 4.68 ERA) starts for the Mets. Pelfrey took a no-decision in his last start on June 10 versus the Phillies, allowing four runs, two earned over 6.0 IP. He has pitched at least six innings and allowed three runs or less in six of his last seven starts. This is Pelfrey’s first career start versus the Orioles.
  • RHP Jeremy Guthrie (4-6, 5.52 ERA) takes the hill for the Orioles. Guthrie took the loss in his last start on June 10 versus the Mariners, allowing four runs, three earned, over 6.0 IP. He has combined to allowed 27 runs in the first and second inning this season, while allowing 22 runs from innings three through nine. This is Guthrie’s first career start versus the Mets.

The Lineup:

  1. Alex Cora, SS (.167 in 12 at-bats versus Guthrie)
  2. Fernando Martinez, LF (has never faced Guthrie)
  3. Carlos Beltran, CF (has never faced Guthrie)
  4. David Wright, 3B (has never faced Guthrie)
  5. Ryan Church, RF (.333 in 3 at-bats versus Guthrie)
  6. Gary Sheffield, DH (.000 in 2 at-bats versus Guthrie)
  7. Daniel Murphy, 1B (has never faced Guthrie)
  8. Brian Schneider, C (.000 in 6 at-bats versus Guthrie)
  9. Luis Castillo, 2B (1.000 with 2 RBI in 2 at-bats versus Guthrie)

Notes:

  • The Mets are 12-7 versus the Orioles in Interleague play, including 7-4 at Camden Yards.
  • David Wright is batting .579 (22-for-38) with 7 2B, 1 HR and 6 RBI during his current 10-game hitting streak.
  • Sean Green has not allowed a run in his last 12.1 IP, the longest streak of his career.
  • The Mets are 26-10 when their starter pitcher goes 6+ innings this season.
  • Brian Roberts is batting .500 (11-for-22) during his current six-game hit streak.
  • Nick Markakis leads the AL with seven outfield assists this season.
  • The Orioles are 13-8 in the first game of series this season.

Tonight’s Broadcast:

  • Tonight’s broadcast can be seen locally on SNY and heard on WFAN.