They Have To Win One Eventually; Mets Set To Face Worley, Phillies

August 23, 2011

7:05 PM ET

Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia

TV: SNY

RADIO: WFAN 660

NEW YORK METS

Starting Pitcher: Jon Niese (11-10, 4.05 ERA)

Niese has not fared well at Citizens Bank Park throughout his career. He is 0-2 with a 6.57 ERA against the Phillies in their home ball park. Lifetime, Niese is 2-2 with a 3.42 ERA against Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

Starting Pitcher: Vance Worley (8-1, 2.76 ERA)

Worley was trying to bounce back from one of the worst outings of his young career when he was knocked out of his last start after three innings due to rain. In those three innings, he allowed one hit and no runs. Against the Mets, he is 2-1 with a 3.52 ERA.

METS LINEUP:

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