On the Mound:LHP?Johan Santana (2-1, 0.46 ERA) will start for the Mets. Santana was stellar in his last start on April 18 versus the Brewers, throwing seven scoreless innings, allowing five hits, while striking out seven, earning the victory. He is 4-1 with a 2.50 ERA in five career starts versus the Nationals , including 3-0 last season. He LHP Scott Olsen (0-2, 9.00 ERA) will pitch for the Nationals . Olsen earned a no-decision in his last start on April 18 versus the Marlins, allowing three runs, two earned, on six hits and a walk, while striking out five over 7.0 IP. Olsen is 1-5 with a 4.74 ERA in 13 career starts versus the Mets.At the Plate:Jose Reyes, SS Luis Castillo, 2B Carlos Beltran, CF Carlos Delgado, 1B David Wright, 3B Gary Sheffield, RF Fernando Tatis, LF Ramon Castro, C Johan Santana, PRandom Thoughts:Just what the doctor ordered: Santana vs. Nats. I think we all need to step back from the ledge for a bit. Lets see where this team stands after 40 games before we jump.Tonights Broadcast:Tonights game will be broadcast locally on SNY and WFAN.Enjoy, and as always, Lets Go Mets!

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