The Mets took one at the Ted, behind a non Ollie pitcher, can they do it again?

A top the energizing news that Pedro starts, the first sept call ups, and amid the other craziness: The Pelf will take the ball.  He's 0-7, 5.92 and gave up four runs in five innings vs Atlanta back in April. He's showing sings of improvement, he lasted six his last two starts and getting five strikeouts both times, and limited the Nats to just 3 runs. He'll face Chuck James in his first post DL start. He's 9-9 with a 4.22 ERA.  He lost his last start the Mets, leaving after 4 and 2/3rds having given up 2 earned runs and 3 walks, to bring him to 1-3 with a 6.33 ERA lifetime against NY.  For the most part, he looks very Pelf like as far as how far into the game he makes it and how many runs he gives up. So, don't be shocked if its 9-7 today.

the lineup:

SS Reyes
2B Castillo
3B Wright
CF Beltran
LF Alou
1B Delgado
C Lo Duca
RF The General
P Pelf

Lastings is back in the lineup, but is just hitting .154 against the Braves. Two for four yesterday, both for extra bases, Delgado has a .308 career average against James, including one double and one homerun.  While no extra bats have yet been called, Pelfrey is joined by Willie Collazo and Phil Humber.  Humber threw one inning, striking out one, last season against Atlanta. Collazo has yet to make his debut. You can do it!

Game time is 4, and is on Fox. And unlike yesterday, I do in fact know what channel the game is on. (it was Joe's fault). Listen to it live on WFAN, with the sweet sweet tones of Howie and Tom.  And as always, stop on by the Hot Foot Bleachers to discuss the game, Mets baseball, and the excitement in the air of the upcoming return of the one…the only…the leader in the clubhouse…Dave Newhan.