Mets Try To Snap Losing Streak Against Braves, Move Up In Wild CardStandings

August 6, 2011

7:10 PM ET

Citi Field

TV: SNY

RADIO: WFAN 660

NEW YORK METS

Starting Pitcher: Jon Niese (10-8, 3.94 ERA)

Niese pitched well before imploding in the sixth inning of his last start, which cost him his 11th win of the season. This season against Atlanta, he is 1-0 in two starts. In his career, he is 2-2 with a 2.88 ERA against the Braves.

ATLANTA BRAVES

Starting Pitcher: Tommy Hanson (11-6, 3.20 ERA)

Hanson has struggled since the All-Star break, going 1-2 with a 6.56 ERA in four starts. He's allowed 17 runs over that stretch. He is 3-2 with a 2.27 ERA against the Mets.

METS LINEUP:

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