PITTSBURGH — After an unexpected break due to Wednesday’s rain-less rainout, the Mets close out this shortened series this afternoon when Mike Pelfrey takes the mound against the Pirates at PNC Park. Pittsburgh will have a new look today after trading All-Star center fielder Nate McLouth to Atlanta during the rainout. Prized prospect Andrew McCutcheon has been called up and will start in McLouth’s place.
Here is the 28-23 Mets’ order for the 12:35 p.m. game:
Alex Cora SS
Luis Castillo 2B
Carlos Beltran CF
Gary Sheffield RF
David Wright 3B
Daniel Murphy 1B
Fernando Martinez LF
Omir Santos C
Mike Pelfrey RHP (4-1, 3.88)
The 24-28 Pirates will counter with:
Andrew McCutcheon CF
Nyjer Morgan LF
Freddy Sanchez 2B
Adam LaRoche 1B
Andy LaRoche 3B
Brandon Moss RF
Jason Jaramillo C
Jack Wilson SS
Ross Ohlendorf RHP (5-5, 4.45)