PRE GAME METS VS: ROCKIES GAME 7

The New York Mets(2-4) take on the Colarado Rockies(3-3) tonight from Coors Field at 8:40pm. Looking to rebound from Sunday's tough loss to the Nationals.

Here's todays pitching matchup:

NYM: John Maine: [0-0, 7.20 ERA]

COL: Greg Smith: [0-1, 9.00 ERA]

NYM:

SS Jose Reyes

2B Luis Castillo

3B David Wright

LF Jason Bay

RF Jeff Francoeur

1B Fernando Tatis

C Rod Barajas

CF Angel Pagan

P John Maine

COL:

LF Seth Smith

CF Dexter Fowler

1B Todd Helton

SS Troy Tulowitzki

RF Brad Hawpe

C Miguel Olivo

3B Ian Stewert

2B Clint Barmas

P Greg Smith

Key Things to watch:

#1.] Can John Maine finally show Mets fans that he is still the old Maine?

#2.] Can Reyes and Castillo get the offense on track against Smith?

#3.] Can the presence of Raul Valdez help the Mets bullpen after moving Pedro Feliciano into the setup role.

Key Players to watch: [career against opposing pitcher]

NYM: Rod Barajas: is the only batter to have an official at bat against Smith, as he is batting only 167 in 6 at bats.

COL: Todd Helton: 375 AVG in 8 at bats.

COL: Seth Smith: 500 AVG, 1 HR, 3 RBI

Ian Bozsnyak will bring you all the Mets Postgame coverage after the game, only at Flushing to The Bronx.