The New York Mets (34-32) take on the Tampa Bay Rays (36-34) today at Citi Field in the finale of their three game series. Mike Pelfrey (5-2, 4.56) takes the hill for the Mets, while Jeff Niemann (6-4, 4.21) gets the start for the Rays.
Game time is 1:10 PM EST, and will be broadcast locally on SNY.
Pitching Matchup
Mike Pelfrey (2009 Stats): 12 GS, 5-2, 4.56 ERA, 71.0 IP, 30 K, 1.465 WHIP
Jeff Niemann (2009 Stats): 13 GS, 6-4, 4.21 ERA, 84.1 IP, 58 K, 1.449 WHIP
Today's LineupAlex Cora, 2bDaniel Murphy, 1bCarlos Beltran, cfDavid Wright, 3bGary Sheffield, lfRyan Church, rfBrian Schneider, cWilson Valdez, ssMike Pelfrey, sp
Game Notes
- The Mets are 8-6 all-time against the Rays.
- The Mets have 45 RBI from their catchers this season, which is first in the National League and tied for first in the majors with the Royals.
- The Mets' bullpen has retired 66% of first batters faced.
- The Mets are tied for second in the majors with 42 holds.
- On Fathers' Day in 1964, Phillies' pitcher Jim Bunning pitched a perfect game against the Mets at Shea Stadium, the first one since 1880 to accomplish the feat.
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