Tonight - Game on SNY 7:05 PM EST
Scouting Report:
Mets: Perez sparkled on Saturday against the Braves, striking out nine and walking none in 6 2/3 innings of two-run ball. Control is key for the young lefty -- in his two wins this season, he hasn't walked a single batter. In his one loss, he walked seven. Perez had one good start and one bad one against the Nationals last season, and, fittingly, he walked four times as many batters in the bad one, a 6-0 loss. For his career, he's 1-1 with a 5.54 ERA against Washington.
Nationals: Chico will be under some scrutiny in this start. Chico all but pitched himself out of the rotation in his previous game against the Marlins. He walked seven batters and gave up six hits and five runs over 4 2/3 innings. The main reason he lasted that long is the Nats' bullpen was a little weary from two extra-inning games in three days. Chico's performance included one pitch that wound up in the stands above the Marlins' dugout. He said he usually has been able to bounce back from such traumatic outings, and the Nationals will be watching closely to see if that holds true.
Tom Glavine vs. Jerome Williams
Tomorrow - Game on SNY 7:05 PM EST
Scouting Report:
Mets: Glavine left Sunday's showdown against the Braves in line for a win, but the bullpen imploded behind him in a 9-6 loss. That masked yet another quality start from the veteran, who settled down after a leadoff homer to out pitch longtime friend John Smoltz. Glavine is looking for career win No. 294 against Washington, a team he held to a 2.25 ERA in 24 innings last season.
Nationals: Williams is seeking his first victory of the season. In 22 innings, he has allowed 26 hits and 21 runs (19 earned). Williams has recorded 14 strikeouts, walked 12 and given up five home runs. In his last outing at Florida on Sunday, he gave up nine hits and nine earned runs in six innings.
John Maine vs. WSH Jason Bergmann
Sunday - Game on CW11 1:35 PM EST
Scouting Report:
Mets: Maine has become the Mets' long man, and that distinction has nothing to do with pitching in relief. He has made one less start than Tom Glavine and pitched three fewer innings, averaging nearly 6 2/3 innings per start. He hasn't faced the National yet this year. He produced a 1-1 record in four starts against them last season. The Mets have won 14 of Maine's last 16 starts.
Nationals: Bergmann was solid in his start against the Phillies on Tuesday. In six innings, he gave up three hits and two runs (one earned) while recording five strikeouts and two walks. Bergmann threw 87 pitches, 51 for strikes. This will be his fifth start of the season, as he searches for his first victory.
