After each team taking a W in yesterdays double header, the Mets (18-16) will face off against the Reds (15-22) in the rubber match of the series. The Reds will send rising star Johnny Cueto (2-3, 5.27) to the mound to take on Ollie Perez (2-3, 4.63). Game time is slated for 1:10pm and can be seen/heard on CW11 and WFAN (660AM).
Here is today’s starting line up, courtesy of Mike Nichols at Mets Blog:
- SS Jose Reyes
- 2B Luis Castillo
- 3B David Wright
- CF Carlos Beltran
- RF Ryan Church
- LF Moises Alou
- 1B Carlos Delgado
- C Brian Schneider
- P Oliver Perez
Just a few interesting notes:
- After hitting his 436th career home run, Carlos Delgado now leads the All Time Home Run list for Puerto Rican-Born Major Leaguers. Juan Gonzalez comes in right behind him with 434.
- Jose Reyes is currently leading the majors with 5 triples this season. He is 5 triples away from breaking the franchise record of 62 held by Mookie Wilson.
- The Mets are ranking 5th in the National League and 9th in the majors with an ERA of 3.86.
As always join us in the Hot Foot Bleachers to discuss the game and everything else Mets.
