After back to back miserable losses, the Mets will take the field to conclude their 2 game series against the Cincinnati Reds. On Tuesday, the Mets were blown out by the Brewers by a score of 8-0 which included a minor controversy with Terry Collins pulling David Wright. The next night, the Mets had a lead entering the 8th inning which was blown by D.J. Carrasco who would be Designated for Assignment after the game.
Today’s matchup features Mat Latos (2-2 4.54 ERA) vs. R.A. Dickey (5-1 3.65 ERA). Latos was acquired in the offseason by the Reds from San Diego in a deal that sent Edinson Volquez and Yonder Alonso to the Padres. Dickey’s last start was in Miami when he went 6 innings allowing just 2 runs and recording his 5th win of the season
Todays Lineup
1) Andres Torres-CF
2) Kirk Nieuwenhuis-LF
3) David Wright-3B
4) Lucas Duda-RF
5) Daniel Murphy-2B
6) Ike Davis-1B
7) Ronny Cedeno-SS
8) Mike Nickeas-C
9) R.A. Dickey-P
One key is to see whether or not Ike can get himself going at home. Ike is hitting just .067 at home with just 4 hits. Ike hit his 4th hit at home last night with a late inning double. Ike is 0-2 in his career against Mat Latos
