The Mets look to bounce back from the loss yesterday and get back to the winning track they have been on for the better part of hte last week in Pittsburgh tonight as they take on Ike Davis’ new squad. Yesterday the Mets had the offense, but not the pitching in a bizzaro world game experience. Today Matsuzaka gets the start for the Mets while the bats face in old foe in Vance Worley.
Matsuzaka is 3-1 on the season over 47.0 innings of work with a 2.68 ERA. In his last four outings he has started 3 times, pitched 13.1 innings and a sparkling 1.35 ERA. Daisuke has never faced the Pirates in his career but he has faced a few of the Pirates players while they were with other teams:
- Snider 1-10
- Barmes 0-2
- Sanchez 0-2
- Martin 1-1, 2B
Vance Worley, who debuted in the majors with Phillies is back to face the Mets with his new team. He has made two starts this year pitching 13.2 innings allowing only 3 ER. He pitched in 10 games, 8 starts against the Mets in his career going 3-4 with a 6.64 ERA. The Mets have the following numbers against him:
- Murphy 12-17, 2 2B, 3B
- Tejada 7-18, 2B
- Wright 6-17, 2B, HR
- Duda 5-11, 2B, HR
- Abreu 1-2
Lets Go Mets!