The New York Mets may be out of the running for a playoff spot, but they still have a chance to play the role of spoiler in the National League. As the Philadelphia Phillies come to town for a three-game series, R.A. Dickey will look to slow down the red-hot divisional foes, who enter four games back of the second wild card spot. Cliff Lee will make the start for Philly.
The lineups for Monday's game have been released.
Mets:
Ruben Tejada - SS
Daniel Murphy - 2B
David Wright - 3B
Scott Hairston - RF
Lucas Duda - 1B
Jason Bay - LF
Andres Torres - CF
Mike Nickeas - C
R.A. Dickey - P
Phillies:
Jimmy Rollins - SS
John Mayberry - CF
Chase Utley - 2B
Ryan Howard - 1B
Carlos Ruiz - C
Nate Schierholtz - RF
Domonic Brown - LF
Kevin Frandsen - 3B
Cliff Lee - P
First pitch from Citi Field is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. this evening.
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