Looks like Paul Lo Duca will get a well deserved day off after bruising his hand Wednesday in the Phillies game. Although he attempted to play last night, the pain was clearly affecting his swing.

The interesting thing to note is that it is not David Wright replacing him in the two hole, or even Jose Valentin. It’s Carlos Beltran! I love the look of this line-up, what do you guys think??

1. Reyes – SS
2. Beltran – CF
3. Alou – LF
4. Delgado – 1B
5. Wright – 3B
6. Green – RF
7. Castro – C
8. Valentin – 2B
9. Hernandez – P

Lets complete the sweep and head back into Shea on a high note!

I’m expecting tons of offense tonight from the Mets and a great effort by El Duque!

Go Mets!