On The Mound:RHP John Maine (2-2, 5.20 ERA) will start for the Mets. Maine earned a victory in last start versus the Braves on May 4, allowing three runs on three hits and six walks, while striking out seven over 6.0 IP. Opponents are hitting .206 versus Maine this season. He is 2-2 with a 2.93 ERA in five career starts versus the Pirates . LHP Paul Maholm (3-0, 2.97 ERA) gets the start for the Pirates . In his last start on May 4 versus the Brewers, a no-decision, Maholm allowed two runs on six hits and a walk, while striking out seven over 7.1 IP. He is 3-1 with a 2.25 ERA in five career starts versus the Mets.The Lineup:Jose Reyes, SS Luis Castillo, 2B Carlos Beltran, CF Carlos Delgado, 1B David Wright, 3B Gary Sheffield, RF Fernando Tatis, LF Ramon Castro, C John Maine, PNote:In case you missed it, Jerry Manuel was suspended for bumping umpire Bill Welke during Thursday nights game and will serve his suspension immediately. Sandy Alomar Sr. will manage the team today.Todays Broadcast:Todays game will be broadcast locally on SNY and heard on WFAN.Enjoy, and as always, Lets Go Mets!

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