The Mets look to take the weekend series against the Reds this afternoon sending Dillon Gee (6-6, 3.81) to the hill against the very talented Johnny Cueto (16-8, 2.26). First pitch is at 4:10pm.
In his last start, Gee earned the win in the 6-5 victory against Philadelphia on August 31st at Citi Field. He pitched 6.0 innings, allowing three runs, including a home run to Ryan Howard. He allowed seven hits, while striking out seven and walking three. Gee will be making his 100th career start.
According to Elias, last night was the first time in franchise history that three different rookies, Travis d’Arnaud, Wilmer Flores and Dilson Herrera, hit a home run in the same game.
The Mets are 22-14 (.611) all-time at Great American Ball Park. The .611 winning percentage is the best among all National League teams.
Starting Lineup
- Juan Lagares – CF
- Matt den Dekker – LF
- David Wright – 3B
- Lucas Duda – 1B
- Travis d’Arnaud – C
- Curtis Granderson – RF
- Dilson Herrera – 2B
- Wilmer Flores – SS
- Dillon Gee – p
The Mets took the first game of the series last night in commanding fashion. First Colon allowed 2 ER over 7 innings but it was the offense that went off the handle last night with 14 runs featuring a 4 hit game from David Wright and homers from d’Arnaud, Duda, Flores, Herrera and Granderson. Today Dillon Gee and the Mets bats look to take on Johnny Cueto.
Dillon Gee is 6-6 on the season over 18 games with a 3.81 ERA while pitching 113.1 innings. He has allowed 5 ER in his last twos tarts while pitching 12.2 innings. His second start of the season was against the Reds where he allowed 3 ER over 7.1 innings in a game the Mets won 6-3. The Reds the following numbers against Dillon:
- Phillips 2-7, 2 HR
- Bruce 1-6, HR
- Cozart 0-6
- Frazier 1-4
- Ludwick 2-6, 2B, HR
Johnny Cueto is 16-8 on the season over 29 games while pitching a league leading 207.0 innings with a sparkling 2.26 ERA. In his last three starts he has pitched 19.1 innings with 9 earned runs. His second start of the season was against the Mets where he allowed 2 ER over 7.0 innings. He actually pitched against Gee that day in a game the Reds bullpen blew. The Mets have the following numbers against Cueto:
- Wright 5-22, HR
- E Young 4-12
- Duda 3-11, HR
- Granderson 2-8, HR
- Lagares 1-5
- Tejada 1-4, 2B
Lets Go Mets!
