Pelfrey, Mets Look To Bounce Back In Rubber Game

September 4, 2011

1:35 PM ET

Nationals Park, Washington D.C.

TV: SNY

RADIO: WFAN 660

NEW YORK METS

Starting Pitcher: Mike Pelfrey (7-11, 4.65 ERA)

Pelfrey was great through six innings before falling apart in the seventh during his last start. Against the Nationals, he is 4-6 with a 4.22 ERA.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS

Starting Pitcher: Livan Hernandez (8-12, 4.29 ERA)

In his last start, Hernandez became the 12th pitcher in Major League history to throw 50,000 pitches. Hernandez is 11-14 with a 3.78 ERA against his former team.

METS LINEUP:

Tejada-SS, Turner-2B, Duda-RF, Wright-3B, Pagan-CF, Bay-LF, Satin-1B, Nickeas-C, Pelfrey-RHP

NATIONALS LINEUP:

Bernadina LF, Zimmerman 3B, Werth CF, Ankiel RF, Espinosa 2B, Marrero 1B, Ramos C, Livan P

NOTE:

Ruben Tejada's hand is feeling better, therefore, he will be subbing for Jose Reyes at shortstop. Manager Terry Collins said he would rest Reyes periodically once he returned from the disabled list. Today's one of those days.