A Bay-less Lineup, It's For The Best

June 5, 2011

8:05 PM ET

Citi Field

TV: ESPN

RADIO: WFAN 660

NEW YORK METS

Starting Pitcher: R.A. Dickey (2-6, 4.39 ERA)

Dickey was outstanding in his last outing, striking out ten batters while dealing with a partially torn plantar fascia in his right foot, but it wasn't enough to get the win. Against the Braves, he is 0-2 with a 5.56 ERA.

ATLANTA BRAVES

Starting Pitcher: Tim Hudson (4-4, 3.75 ERA)

In six innings of work his last time out, Hudson gave up two runs and struck out seven, but got a no-decision. He has not faced the Mets this season. He is 13-6 with a 3.41 ERA against the Mets.

METS LINEUP:

Reyes SS, Turner 3B, Beltran RF, Murphy 1B, Pagan CF, Paulino C, Pridie LF, Tejada 2B, Dickey RHP

NOTES:

Terry Collins finally had the good sense to move Jason Bay out of the cleanup spot Saturday, and after going 0-4 against the Braves, Bay will ride the pine for tonight's game. Bay is now 0-for-his-last-17.