Regardless of the current weather, it seems the Mets (21-19) will attempt to get tonight’s game in. They will take on the Yankees (20-23) in the final game of the series (no make up date has been announced for Friday’s rain out). The Mets will send Oliver Perez (3-3, 4.61) to the mound to face off against Chien-Ming Wang (6-1, 2.90).

Lineups courtesy of David Lennon at his blog for Newsday :

Mets:

• SS Jose Reyes
• LF Marlon Anderson
• 3B David Wright
• CF Carlos Beltran
• RF Ryan Church
• DH Moises Alou
• 1B Carlos Delgado
• C Brian Schneider
• 2B Luis Castillo

Yankees:

• LF Johnny Damon
• RF Bobby Abreu
• SS Derek Jeter
• DH Hideki Matsui
• 1B Jason Giambi
• 2B Robinson Cano
• CF Melky Cabrera
• 3B Alberto Gonzalez
• C Jose Molina

For those of you in Manhattan, in case you haven’t noticed, the Empire State Building has been lit up for the past two nights with Mets orange and blue on the east and west sides and Yankees blue and white. While I am not sure how Friday’s rain out will affect this, the plan is that the team who wins the series will have the whole building lit up in their colors. This means that if the Mets win tonight, they will have won the series and the Empire State Building will gleam orange and blue. However, should the Mets lose, the colors will either stay as they are tomorrow or be removed completely.

Tonights game is slated for a 8:05pm start and can be seen on ESPN and heard on WFAN. As always, join us in the Hot Foot Bleachers to discuss how thankful we are that Beaton has lucky tube socks rather than a golden thong and to mercilessly make fun of Joe Morgan and Jon Miller.

In a MUCH needed win, the Mets took game one from the Yankees today at Yankee Stadium with a final score of 7-4. Johan Santana takes his 4th straight win, going into the 8th inning, giving up four runs, three of which were home runs, and striking out five. Andy Pettitte will take the loss, going six innings through which he gave up 3 runs and struck out seven.

The Yankees took an early 2-0 lead off a two-run homer in the bottom of the first by Derek Jeter. The score remained at 2-0 until the top of the 4th when Pettitte gave the Mets their chance to rally. The Mets took the advantage by scoring three runs to take the lead. The Mets regained that lead, and even added to it with the help of Reyes and Wright who hit a solo home run, and a two-run homer, respectively.

Once again, Ryan Church was on fire in all aspects today, as was Brian Schneider, who made an incredible out at the plate, covering home as Johnny Damon tried to score. The throw came from the golden arm of Church, hitting the cut off man perfectly.

Closing it out, Billy Wagner pulled out his first 4 out save of the year. This was his first attempt at a 4 out save since his disastrous 8th inning appearance last august against Philly.

The Mets needed this win. It couldn’t care less who they were playing, they needed this game. Tomorrow is going to be a rough match-up (Perez vs Wang), and they needed to know that when Santana come up, he will stop the streaks. Today seemed to be a morale booster for the players and fans alike. I will admit, it was extra sweet to win it against the Yankees, and to win it because we really tried.

Also, there still has not been a make-up date announced for yesterdays rain out. It is believed the Mets and Yankees will play a two stadium double header when the Yanks come out to Shea in June.

The Mets took another loss today, losing 3 out of 4 to the Nationals. Pelfrey pitched a GEM of a game, flirting with having the first no-no in the Mets franchise, going into the 7th inning without a hit. In the top of the 8th, Big Pelf gave up a hit to Lopez which drove in Flores for the only run of the game, giving him the loss for today’s game. Matt Wise pitched the rest of the game, however the Nationals defense was on top of it and Mets were unable to tie it up in time.

I, for one, would like to know what radioactive spider bit the Nats. To be fair to the Mets, had we already won the series, this would have been considered a good game. Pelfrey pitched amazing and we only lost by one run. On the flip side, however, Bergmann’s ERA coming into today was 11.86…and during the game he walked only two batters while striking out nine. My point being, while this was a good game, it should have been an easy game. When your pitchers are handing you games, don’t throw it away.

Sigh….and the Subway Series begins tomorrow. Johan Santana will face off against Darrell Rasner in the Bronx. This may be the ONLY time you hear me say this…but I agree with Joe Beningo. I hate inter-league play.

The Mets (20-18) are looking to split this four game series with the last place Nationals (17-24) today at Shea. Game time is 1:10pm and can be seen on SNY and heard on WFAN. Mike Pelfrey (2-3, 4.86) will toe the mound against Jason Bergmann (0-1, 11.68).

Lineups courtesy of David Lennon in his blog for Newsday:

• Jose Reyes (SS)
• Luis Castillo (2B)
• David Wright (3B)
• Carlos Beltran (CF)
• Ryan Church (RF)
• Carlos Delgado (1B)
• Ramon Castro (C)
• Marlon Anderson (LF)
• Mike Pelfrey (SHP)

Castillo will not be going on the DL as he is in the line up. As always, head into the Hot Foot Bleachers to discuss today’s game. Just tell your boss you are researching the latest Eurostats.

Shout out to Hot Foot writer Gary Grund for alerting me about Castillo’s return to the line-up.

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.

The Reds (14-21) come to NY to face off against the Mets (17-15) in game one of a three game set and of today’s double header. Johan Santana (3-2) will make a start for the Mets in and toeing the mound against him will be Matt Belisle (1-2)

Your starting line up courtesy of 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 Johan Santana

Game time is set for 1:10pm (SNY, WFAN). As always, join us in the Hot Foot Bleachers to chat with your follow Mets fans from around the world.

The Mets (15-12) will play game 2 of the three game set today in Chase Field vs the Diamondback (20-9). Mike Pelfrey (2-1) will toe the mound against Brandon Webb (6-0).

Here is today’s line up courtesy of Mets Blog:

Game time (as you probably know because the game has already started) is slated for a 3:40pm start and will be aired on FOX and WFAN. As always, join us in the Hot Foot Bleachers to discusses today’s game.

Today the Mets (11-11) will take on the Braves (12-11) at Shea for game two of their 3 game set. RHP John Maine (1-2) will toe the mound for the Mets against Tim Hudson (3-1).

Lineup courtesy of Mets Blog:

• SS Jose Reyes
• LF Endy Chavez
• 3B David Wright
• CF Carlos Beltran
• RF Ryan Church
  
• 1B Carlos Delgado
• 2B Damion Easley
• C Gustavo Molina
• RH John Maine

The game can be seen on the CW11 and MLB.tv and heard on WFAN (660AM). As always, join the Hot Foot staff and other mets fans in the Hot Foot Bleachers for an in-game chat.

Over at Screwballs blog for Fox Sports, Jose Reyes learned a new move called the “Screwball Shake”.

I, for one, am REALLY glad Reyes is getting back to his old self. Some people need to stay serious, but that won’t work for him. I agree with everyone that as long as he keeps it in the dugout, there should be no problems.