Mets-Phillies pitching matchups
New York Mets' Mike Pelfrey (34) throws in the first inning during an opening day baseball game against the Florida Marlins. (April 1, 2011) Credit: AP
A look at the pitching matchups for this week's series between the Mets and Phillies.
TUESDAY, 7:05 p.m.
Chris Young (2-2, 4.50 ERA vs. Phillies) vs. Cole Hamels (2-8, 3.83 vs. Mets)
Quick pitch: Ryan Howard is the only Phillie to homer off Young . . . Scott Hairston is hitting .375 (6-for-16) against Hamels with three home runs.
WEDNESDAY, 7:05 p.m.
Mike Pelfrey (6-4, 4.52 vs. Phillies) vs. Joe Blanton (3-1, 2.64 vs. Mets)
Quick pitch: Howard is batting .367 (11-for-30) against Pelfrey with one home run . . . Jose Reyes has two hits in 18 ABs against Blanton.
THURSDAY, 3:05 p.m.
Jon Niese (1-1, 2.14 vs. Phillies) vs. Roy Halladay (6-2, 3.86 vs. Mets)
Quick pitch: The Phillies’ probable starting lineup is batting .196 (10-for-51) lifetime against Niese . . . Carlos Beltran is the only Met with a home run (2) off Halladay.
All games on SNY, WFAN (660)
