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Pepsi Refresh Pre-Game: D-Backs vs. Mets

by Regis Courtemanche on August 3rd, 2009 at 5:01 pm

The Mets (50-54) conclude their series against the Diamondbacks (46-59) tonight at 7:10 p.m. with Nelson Figueroa facing off against Dan Haren.

Angel Pagan will hit leadoff tonight, followed in order by Luis Castillo, David Wright, Gary Sheffield returns at left, Daniel Murphy at first, Jeff Francoeur in right, Alex Cora at shortstop and Omir Santos behind the plate.

Figueroa is 0-1 this season with the Mets, but sports a 2.25 ERA in 112 innings pitched for the triple-A Buffalo Bisons.

Dan Haren has not faced the Mets this year. He is 10-6 and his 2.19 ERA is fourth best in the National League.