The Mets face the Tigers in Detroit in the joy that is interleague play, as they continue on their quest to play every playoff team from last season.

Jorge Sosa takes the mound for the Mets, and looks to put the Mets back in the W column.  Sosa has proved he's still got it this season, going 5-1 with a 3.22 ERA. He hasn't faced the Tigers in four years, and did poorly last they met. Remember though, this is a different Jorge Sosa. A better Jorge Sosa. The Met Jorge Sosa. He's been extremely effective in his five wins, getting knocked around in Atlanta (5 ER, 4IP) in his sole loss. He'll face Chad Durbin (5-1), who has either won or got a no decision in his last ten starts. 

Lineup:

SS Reyes
RF Gomez
CF Beltran
1B Delgado
3B Wright
DH Lo Duca
2B Stache
C Castro
LF LeDee
P Sosa

The recently called up Ricky Ledee starts in left, giving Johnson a day off, with Gomez in right.   Paulie will DH and Castro will catch, giving a little rest to Lo Duca as well.  Lo Duca has played every game since last Saturday.  Hopefully the Mets will have some fire tonight, something that for the most part has been lacking from their offense.  With the DH in effect, chances are we won't see any of our bench tonight (Franco, Johnson, Gotay, Easley) unless called in as a defensive substitute.  Which means…we realistically won't see the bench. 

Gametime is 7:05 and can be caught on SNY and WFAN.  As always, come on by the Hot Foot Bleachers to talk the game, Mets baseball, and your burning hatred/glorious love of interleague play.