Mets Get Set to Take on First Place Tigers

June 28, 2011

7:05 PM ET

Comerica Park, Detroit

TV: SNY

RADIO: WFAN 660

NEW YORK METS

Starting Pitcher: R.A. Dickey (3-7, 3.76 ERA)

Dickey had one of his best starts of the season in his last outing. In eight innings, he allowed just one run, while striking out nine and zero walks. In 13 appearances against the Tigers in his career, he is 3-2 with a 4.02 ERA.

DETROIT TIGERS

Starting Pitcher: Rick Porcello (6-5, 4.50 ERA)

Porcello has struggled in his last two starts, lasting a combined 7.2 innings, giving up eleven runs on 17 hits, while striking out two. Porcello, who grew up a Mets fan, has never faced the team in his Major League career.

METS LINEUP:

Reyes SS, Harris DH, Beltran RF, Murphy 3B, Pagan CF, Bay LF, Duda 1B, Turner 2B, Thole C, Dickey P