
Apr. 17, 2009 (MetsBlog delivered by Newstex ) --
Tonights Game:The?Mets (4-5, 1-2 Home) begin a three-game series versus the? Brewers (3-6, 1-2 Road) tonight at Citi (NYSE:C) Field, starting at 7:10 p.m. EDT. On the Mound:RHP?Livan Hernandez (1-0, 2.70 ERA) will start for the Mets. In his last start on April 11 versus the Marlins, Hernandez picked up the win, allowing two runs on six hits, while walk three and striking out four over 6.2 IP. He is 7-6 with a 3.77 ERA in 19 career starts versus the Brewers . RHP?Dave Bush (0-0, 6.14 ERA) will pitch for the Brewers . Bush earned a no-decision in his last start on April 11 versus the Cubs, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks, while five over 6.1 IP. He is 2-1 with a 6.75 ERA in three games, two starts, in his career versus the Mets.At the Plate:Jose Reyes, SS Daniel Murphy, LF David Wright, 3B Carlos Delgado, 1B Carlos Beltran, CF Ryan Church, RF Ramon Castro, C Luis Castillo, 2B Livan Hernandez, PRandom Thoughts:As I said earlier today, my belief is Livan is the Mets second best pitcher and I expect him to pitch like it tonight. I cant imagine the verbal assault Willie Randolph will get tonight as he makes his first return to New York since being fired by the team last season.Tonights Broadcast:Tonights game will be broadcast locally on SNY and WFAN.In-Game Chat:To chat live with fans during the game, go to the MetsBlog.com Bullpen,?here; or voice your comments below.Enjoy, and as always, Lets Go Mets!
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