MMO Game Thread: Phillies vs Mets, 7:10 PM (SNY)

The Mets wrap up their three game set with the Phillies tonight at Citi Field as Jon Niese takes the mound against Jerome Williams and looks to complete the sweep against Philadelphia. Game time is at 7:10 PM.

New York Mets

RF C. Granderson (L)
C Travis d’Arnaud (R)
1B Lucas Duda (L)
LF Michael Cuddyer (R)
2B Daniel Murphy (L)
3B Eric Campbell (R)
CF Juan Lagares (R)
SS Ruben Tejada (R)
P Jon Niese (L)

Philadelphia Phillies

CF Odubel Herrera (L)
SS Freddy Galvis (S)
2B Chase Utley (L)
RF Jeff Francoeur (R)
1B Darin Ruf (R)
3B Cody Asche (L)
C Cameron Rupp (R)
LF Ben Revere (L)
P Jerome Williams (R)

Jon Niese had an odd start out in Atlanta to begin his season, allowing three runs, one earned over five innings and scattering seven hits. He was let down a few times by errant throws by Wilmer Flores, but he did allowed a lot of hits as his pitches were catching too much of the plate.

Last season he was 1-2 over 3 starts against the Phillies, posting a solid 2.61 ERA over 20.2 innings of work. He walked five batters while striking out 17 in that stretch. Niese has absolutely owned Ryan Howard and Chase Utley over the years. The Phillies have the following numbers against Jon:

Ruiz 10-29, 2 2B, HR
Utley 3-28
Howard 4-26, HR
Revere 3-10
Galvis 2-10, HR
Asche 2-5, 2B
Ruf 1-5, HR
Blanco 1-5, 2B

The Mets’ batters will get a look at Jerome Williams who has bounced around the majors playing with the Giants, Cubs, Nationals, Angels, Astros, Rangers and now the Phillies since 2003.

Last year he started with the Astros, then was released, signed by the Rangers and finally picked up by the Phillies. Between the three clubs he was 2-5 with a 6.71 ERA over 57.2 innings of work. This year he got off to a strong start allowing one earned run over six innings and five hits.

In one start vs the Mets last year he allowed 4 hits and 2 earned runs over 6.1 innings. The Mets have the following numbers against him: