The Mets tried a new lineup last night to get some more hits, and it worked. Sadly the hits didn't really come with runners in scoring position (except for the third inning) so the Mets will be trying some more changes today. Francoeur is getting the day off and Chirs, the animal, “All he does is drive in runs!” Carter will be batting cleanup. Anyway, today's matchup will feature Niese vs Nolasco.
Niese (1-1, 4.58) will be taking on the Marlins for the second time this season. Last time he had a quality start where he pitched 6.0 innings and allowed only 3 runs. He will also be looking to bounce back from his last two starts where he gave up 4 runs over 6 and then 6 runs over 4 (previous start, 1 run over 7). Anyway the Marlins have these numbers on Niese:
Cantu 2-3, 2 2B
Maybin 2-3
Ramirez 1-3
Ross 0-3
The Mets new “B” day lineup (which feels a lot better than it used to) will being facing Nolasco (3-2, 3.66 ERA) for the second time this season. In their first encounter, Nolasco held the Mets to 3 runs over 6.2 innings. In his last three games he has a 4.76 ERA over 17 innings. The Mets have these numbers against Nolasco:
Reyes 13-32, 2B, 3B, 3 HR
Castillo 6-16
Bay 3-14, 2B
Cora 3-5, 2B, 3B
Lets Go Mets!
