Mets Looking To Take The Rubber Game In Series Finale With Washington

July 31, 2011

1:35 PM ET

Nationals Park, Washington D.C.

TV: WPIX

RADIO: WFAN 660

NEW YORK METS

Starting Pitcher: Jon Niese (10-8, 3.97 ERA)

Niese goes for his career-high 11th win of the season this afternoon as he takes on Washington. He is 2-0 with a 3.44 ERA against the Nationals in his career.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS

Starting Pitcher: Jordan Zimmermann (6-9, 3.27 ERA)

Zimmermann got off to a hot start this season, but has cooled off as of late. He's allowed 12 earned runs in his last two starts alone. Against the Mets, he is 2-2 with a 4.35 ERA.

METS LINEUP:

Reyes-SS, Harris-2B, Murphy-1B, Wright-3B, Pagan-CF, Bay-LF, Duda-RF, Thole-C, Niese-LHP