PreGame, Mets vs. Cubs GAME 13

The New York Mets are looking to start there home stand off on a good note, as they will welcome Lou Pinella & the Chicago Cubs to town. Here is tonight's pitching matchup:

NYM: Jonathon Niese[0-1, 6.55 ERA, 2 GS, 5 K]

CHI: Randy Wells[1-0, 2.92 ERA, 2 GS, 8 K]


NYM:

1. CF Angel Pagan
2. 2B Luis Castillo
3. 3B David Wright
4. LF Jason Bay
5. RF Jeff Francoeur
6. 1B Ike Davis
7. C Rod Barajas
8. SS Alex Cora
9. SP Jonathon Niese

CHI:

1. CF Marlon Byrd
2. 2B Jeff Baker
3. 1B Derrek Lee
4. RF Xavier Nady
5. 3B Aramis Ramirez
6. LF Alfonso Soriano
7. C Geovany Soto
8. SS Ryan Theriot
9. SP Randy Wells

Key Things to Watch:

#1.] Can the top of the order produce without Reyes?

#2.] How does Ike Davis do in his much anticipated Mets debut?

#3.] Can Jon Niese right the ship, and start the home stand on the right note with a solid performance against the Cubs tonight?

Key Players to Watch( Career against opposing Pitchers):

CHI: SS Ryan Theroit, 1,000 BA, 1 AB
CHI: C Geovany Soto, 500 BA, 2 AB

NYM: 2B Luis Castillo, 500 BA, 2 AB
NYM: CF Angel Pagan, 333 BA, 3 AB

Look for the Postgame following the game