Phillies Look for Roberto Hernandez to Play Stopper

Tonight, the Phillies start a three game series against the New York Mets. Coming off being swept in a four game home and home series against the Blue Jays, the Phillies will look to get back on track tonight as they send Roberto Hernandez to the rubber. Hernandez (2-1 4.50 ERA) is coming off his best start of the season against the Washington Nationals going 7.1 innings of no run ball leading to a 1-0 Phillies win. The Mets will counter with right-hander Jenrry Mejia (3-0 5.23). The key will be getting to Mejia early since he has only gone six innings or more in two of this six starts this season.

Game Notes:

• Reid Brignac will replace Freddy Galvis on the bench. In AAA, Brignac hit .284 with five home runs and 23 runs in 30 games.
• Shawn Camp was released after being out righted off the 40-man roster for Brignac to have a spot on the roster.
• Ken Giles, Phillies relief prospect who has a 100mph fastball, has been promoted to AAA. In AA, Giles is 0-0 with 1.20 ERA in 15 innings.

Phillies Lineup

1. Ben Revere CF
2. Jimmy Rollins SS
3. Chase Utley 2B
4. Ryan Howard 1B
5. Marlon Byrd RF
6. Domonic Brown LF
7. Carlos Ruiz C
8. Cody Asche 3B
9. Roberto Hernandez P

Mets Lineup:

1. Juan Lagares CF
2. Daniel Murphy 2B
3. David Wright 3B
4. Curtis Granderson RF
5. Chris Young LF
6. Josh Satin 1B
7. Wilmer Flores SS
8. Travis d’Arnaud C
9. Jenrry Mejia P

First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET

Location: Citi Field, New York, NY

Weather: 59^oF Overcast and showers around

TV: CSN

Radio: 1210 WPHT, 94 WIP

Andrew Shipotofsky is a writer for Philliedelphia. Follow him on Twitter @Ashipotofsky