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:

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.

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