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Pre Game: Mets vs. Reds (Game 2)
By Matthew Cerrone - Jul 11, 2009 4:44 pm

Jeff Francoeur will bat fifth tonight and start in right field.

Angel Pagan will again bat leadoff, and be followed in order by Luis Castillo, David Wright, Gary Sheffield in left field, Francoeur, Daniel Murphy at first base, Omir Santos behind the plate, and Alex Cora.

Johan Santana (9–7, 3.29 ERA) will be tonight’s starting pitcher. The Mets are 2–5 in his last seven starts.  Santana pitched 5.2 innings against the Reds on Opening Day, and allowed one run and three hits while striking out seven.

The Reds will start Johnny Cueto (8–5, 3.45 ERA).  David Wright has just one hit in five at bats against Cueto.  Cueto pitched twice against the Mets last season, and allowed 12 runs and 14 hits.

7 Responses to “Pre Game: Mets vs. Reds (Game 2)”

  1. ditas says:

    Matt, you left off Cora playing short batting eighth.

  2. therambler says:

    Who will bat 8th and play SS? I assume Cora…but could it be the munificent world beater himseld…???? Angel Berroa! Yikes…it’s come to this…?

  3. Mingo says:

    This lineup looks a little better than before. I guess a righty after Sheffield helps a little.

  4. ericloz says:

    hey what’s going on, I just logged in from an evening out w/ the family, and is there a misprint?

    The Mets are winning 4-0 in the 5th?

    Did frenchy hit a Grand Slam or something?

  5. ericloz says:

    Solid game (what I saw of it).