The Mets look to continue with their great play at home when they square off against the Twins at Citifield. They'll send Mike Pelfrey (9-2, 2.69 ERA) to the mound to face soft tossing righty Kevin Slowey (7-4, 4.58 ERA). The Mets enter the 7:10 PM game still just a half game behind the Braves for first place after the Braves dropped last night's game. Will this be the night they finally overtake them?
1. Jose Reyes SS
2. Jesus Feliciano CF
3. David Wright 3B
4. Ike Davis 1B
5. Jason Bay LF
6. Josh Thole C
7. Jeff Franceour RF
8. Ruben Tejada 2B
9. Mike Pelfrey P
Consistent pitching has been the key to the teams success thus far and I expect this one to be a good matchup. Slowey may not throw faster than 91 but he is a control pitcher which should translate well if he pitches to Citi Field's dimensions. However, Mike Pelfrey is 5-0 at home this year with a 1.87 ERA in 53 Innings Pitched. Two nights ago the Mets picked up their major league leading tenth shutout and moved past the Braves in team ERA to take over the sixth spot in the majors. Could you imagine what Cliff Lee would do to an already strong staff? I'm salivating at the thought.
Starting Lineup 6/25/10-METS vs TWINS
