Mets to open four game set vs Nationals

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The New York Mets open up a four game set (weather permitting) tonight at Shea Stadium vs the Washington Nationals. The starting pitchers are scheduled to be Odealis Perez for the Nationals vs Nelson Figueroa for the Mets.

The Nationals enter the ball game with a record of 15-23, 8.5 games back while the New York Mets come in at 19-16, 3 back of the surprising Florida Marlins, and in a statistical tie with the Philadelphia cheese steaks...I mean Phillies.

The Mets look to gain some momentum after taking two of three against the Reds this weekend...by the way Dusty Baker, check your batting order closely next time.

New York Mets quick hits for 5/12, 5/13, 5/14 and 5/15:

• there are 64 games left at Shea Stadium
• on 5/12/72, Willie Mays made his New York Mets debut
• the Mets rank 5th in the NL with a team ERA of 3.84
• 5/13 starting pitchers: John Maine vs John Lannon
• 5/14 starting pitchers: Mets, TBA vs Tim Redding
• 5/15 starting pitchers: Johan Santana vs TBA