PRE GAME: METS VS: MARLINS GAME 2

The New York Mets [1-0] will be looking to do the same as they did Opening Day on Monday as they take on the Florida Marlins [0-1] in the second game of the season at Citi Field at 7:05pm. Tonight's pitching matchup is as followed(w/09 Stats):

NYM: John Maine: 7-6, 4.43 ERA, 55 SO

FLA: Ricky Nolasco: 13-9, 5.06 ERA, 195 SO

The New York Mets are hoping John Maine can follow up on Johan Santana's Opening Day start at Citi Field tonight against Ricky Nolasco who had a dominant second half of the 09 season. Jerry Manuel is also hoping his offense can provide an offensive attack much like the Opening Day's lineup did. The Lineup's for tonight are as followed:

NYM:

SS Alex Cora

2B Luis Castillo

3B David Wright

1B Mike Jacobs

LF Jason Bay

CF Gary Matthews JR.

RF Jeff Francoeur

C Rod Barajas

P John Maine

FLA:

LF Chris Coghlan

CF Cameron Maybin

SS Hanley Ramirez

3B Jorge Cantu

2B Dan Uggla

C John Baker

CF Cody Ross

1B Gaby Sanchez

P Ricky Nolasco

Key Things to watch:

#1.] How does Mike Jacobs fair in the cleanup spot once again tonight?

#2.] Does John Maine show his 2006-2008 form?

#3.] How does the 8th inning look tonight if the Mets have the lead?

Key Players to watch: [career against opposing pitcher]

NYM: Luis Castillo: 429 AVG, 6-14

NYM: David Wright: 361 AVG, 3HR, 3 2B, 13-36

FLA: Dan Uggla: 280 AVG, 1HR, 2RBI

FLA: Jorge Cantu: 400 AVG in 15 AB, 3RBI

Check out the game on SNY, and later check out the postgame brought to you by Ian Bozsnyak