Mets Look To Play Spoiler Against Braves

September 17, 2011

4:10 PM ET

Turner Field, Atlanta

TV: FOX

RADIO: WFAN 660

NEW YORK METS

Starting Pitcher: R.A. Dickey (8-12, 3.43 ERA)

Dickey gave up two runs in seven innings of work in his last start, striking out seven and walking none. Despite it being his tenth consecutive quality start, it wasn't enough, as he was handed the loss. Against the Braves, he is 1-3 with a 4.54 ERA.

ATLANTA BRAVES

Starting Pitcher: Tim Hudson (14-10, 3.32 ERA)

Hudson has lost three of his last four starts, posting a 5.55 ERA during that stretch. He is 1-3 with a 5.06 ERA against the Mets this season, and is 14-9 with a 3.64 ERA in his career.

METS LINEUP:

Reyes-SS, Pagan-CF, Wright-3B, Duda-RF, Bay-LF, Evans-1B, Thole-C, Tejada-2B, Dickey-RHP