Pepsi Refresh Pre-Game: Mets at Rockies
The Mets (59–72) begin a three-game series with the Rockies (72–59) tonight at 8:40 pm in Colorado, with Mike Pelfrey (9-9, 4.80) taking on Jorge De La Rosa (12-9, 4.72).
Angel Pagan will hit leadoff tonight for the Mets, followed in order by Luis Castillo, David Wright, Jeff Francoeur in right, Fernando Tatis at first base, Nick Evans in left field, Omir Santos behind the plate, Anderson Hernandez at shortstop, and Pelfrey.
The Rockies have won 29 of their last 42 games in Coors Field.
De La Rosa is 2-0 with a 4.91 ERA in seven games against the Mets, including a start in late July when he gave up just two runs and three hits in 6.1 innings.
Pelfrey has a 20–inning scoreless streak against the Rockies.
Wright was activated from the disabled list before tonight’s game.
Update, 7:40 pm:
Prior to tonight’s game, Jerry Manuel told reporters rookie C Josh Thole will make his first start during Thursday’s day game.
Manuel also said Wright will not play during tomorrow night’s game, as he eases him back in to the lineup.
Ed Coleman will talk with Thole during tonight’s pre-game show on WFAN, which you can listen to starting at 8:00 pm.
