Mets Open Second Half With Series Against Philadelphia

July 15, 2011

7:10 PM ET

Citi Field

TV: SNY

RADIO: WFAN 660

NEW YORK METS

Starting Pitcher: R.A. Dickey (4-7, 3.61 ERA)

In his last outing before the All-Star break, Dickey went seven innings against the Giants to get a no-decision. He gave up two runs on seven hits, while striking out four. In his career, he is 2-2 with a 2.25 ERA against the Phillies.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

Starting Pitcher: Vance Worley (4-1, 2.20 ERA)

Worley last pitched for the Phillies on July 4, going seven scoreless innings and giving up just two hits. In order to help him maintain his routine over the All-Star break, the Phillies sent Worley to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Against the Mets, he is 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA.

METS LINEUP:

Pagan-CF, Turner-2B, Beltran-RF, Murphy-3B, Bay-LF, Duda-1B, Thole-C, Tejada-SS, Dickey-RHP

NOTE:

If a save situation presents itself for the Mets, manager Terry Collins stated that veteran reliever Jason Isringhausen will take on the role of closer.