PREGAME: Mets @ Red Sox (Game Three)

The New York Mets (23-19) will attempt the sweep today at Fenway Park as they take on the Boston Red Sox (25-18). Tim Redding (0-0, 3.00) will make his second start of the season, coming off a great performance in Los Angeles during his 2009 debut. 42 year-old Tim Wakefield (5-2, 3.59) will get the start for the Red Sox as they try to avoid being swept for the first time this season.

Game time is 1:35 PM EST, and will be broadcast nationally on TBS. Follow live online via MLB.TV or MLB.com's Gameday application.

Pitching Matchup
Tim Redding (Career vs. Red Sox): 2 GS, 0-2, 12.71 ERA, 5.2 IP, 3 K, 3.353 WHIP

Tim Wakefield (Career vs. Mets): 7 G (6 GS), 2-3, 2.43 ERA, 40.2 IP, 28 K, 1.107 WHIP

Today's Lineup
Daniel Murphy, 1b
Angel Pagan, rf
Carlos Beltran, dh
Gary Sheffield, lf
David Wright, 3b
Jeremy Reed, cf
Ramon Castro, c
Ramon Martinez, ss
Luis Castillo, 2b

Game Notes

• The Mets rank fourth among National League teams for wins in interleague play with 102, behind NL East foes Florida (110), Montreal/Washington (105), and Atlanta (105).
• The Mets are now 10-10 all-time against the Red Sox in interleague action, and 5-6 at Fenway Park.
• The Mets are attempting to post a winning record in interleague play this season for the third consecutive year, which will be the first time they have ever accomplished that feat.
• Tim Redding has abysmal numbers against the Red Sox, but his last start against them was almost four years ago in July of 2005 when he played for the Yankees.
• Jerry Manuel has stated Frankie Rodriguez could be available as soon as today after being taken to the hospital for severe back spasms prior to last night's game. Jose Reyes could return as soon as Monday, but the Mets do not plan to rush him back too soon.

Boy, wouldn't a sweep be nice today? I mean, I honestly had a bad feeling about this series before it started, and really thought the chances we would be swept and hit a seven-game skid were high. However, the Mets have really turned it around with some big hits, great pitching, and a little luck as they are the ones attempting the sweep today.

Let's Go Redding, and Let's Go Mets!