On the Mound:LHP?Jon Niese (0-0, 3.00 ERA) will start for the Mets. In his season debut on May 8 versus the Pirates, Niese allowed two runs on seven hits, while striking out five over 6.0 IP. In his only career start versus the Braves on September 13, Niese pitched eight scoreless innings for his first career major league win. LHP Jo-Jo Reyes (0-2, 5.48 ERA) will pitch for the Braves . Reyes took the loss in his last start on Ma8 8 versus the Phillies, allowing eight runs, four earned, on five hits and two walks, while striking out six over 5.0 IP. Reyes is 0-9 with a 7.11 ERA in his last 16 starts. In three career starts versus the Mets, Reyes is 0-1 with a 8.74 ERA.At the Plate:Jose Reyes, SS Luis Castillo, 2B Carlos Beltran, CF Gary Sheffield, LF David Wright, 3B Fernando Tatis, 1B Ramon Castro, C Ryan Church, RF Jon Niese, PStats:The Mets are 5-7 in day games this season. Jose Reyes is 10-for-30 with 7 RBI and 6 runs scored during the Mets current homestand. He is 3-for-5 with 2 HR in his career versus Reyes. Kelly Johnson is hitting .303 with 2 HR in 33 at-bats versus left-handed pitching this season. The Braves bullpen has 2.08 ERA and a .218 BAA in their last 22 games.Todays Broadcast:Todays game will be broadcast locally on SNY and heard on WFAN.Enjoy, and as always, Lets Go Mets!

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