The New York Mets, winners of nine straight before the All Star break, and only 0.5 game out of first place will take on the Cincinnati Reds tonight in Cincinnati.

The Mets will throw Johan Santana tonight. Santana is 8-7 overall, with an ERA of 2.84. His last start on July 9th, Santana was a winner, going 5 innings and only allowing 3 hits. Santana went 6 innings last time he faced the Reds and came away with a win. He is 1-0 career against the Reds.

For the Reds,  youngster Johnny Cueto will take the hill. Cueto is 7-9 with a 4.67 era. In his last start against the Mets, he went 4.1 innings, allowing 8 hits and 6 runs in a loss. He is 0-1 career against the Mets. Cueto is 2-1 in his last three starts.

Jose Reyes is 1-3 with a walk and a stolen base against Cueto.

Stay hot Mets, let’s go for 10 in a row tonight!