Nieve's start subsequent to Saturday's would be next Friday, against the Reds.

Pitching matchup
NYM: RHP Fernando Nieve (3-1, 2.25 ERA)
After pitching at least six innings in each of his first three starts with the Mets, Nieve didn't complete the fourth inning in his most recent start, against the Brewers on Monday. He allowed three runs in 3 1/3 innings and left with the bases loaded. Right-handed batters are hitting .361 against him, left-handed hitters merely .164. The bases-empty home run that J.J. Hardy hit off him on Monday was only the second he has allowed in 24 innings this season, but he has allowed 22 in 131 innings for his career. He has made five career appearances against the Phillies, all in relief, allowing five runs in 1 1/3 innings.

PHI: LHP Jamie Moyer (6-6, 6.05 ERA)
Moyer struggled in his first two innings against the Blue Jays on Sunday but settled down in his next three to earn the victory, the Phillies' fourth victory in his six most recent starts. He allowed four runs on five hits and two walks and struck out four in five innings against the Jays, throwing 82 pitches. With the 252nd victory of his career, he passed Hall of Famer Bob Gibson for 43rd place on the all-time list. He is winless with a loss and a 9.64 ERA in three starts this season against the Mets, who have hit five home runs in 14 innings against him. But three of the players who produced those homers -- Carlos Beltran, Jose Reyes and Ramon Castro -- won't be in the lineup on Saturday, nor will Carlos Delgado, who has hit eight home runs in 82 career at-bats against Moyer. However, David Wright, Fernando Tatis, Gary Sheffield and Luis Castillo have a .418 batting average and eight home runs in 110 composite at-bats against Moyer.

Tidbits
Ryan Church had three hits on Friday night and now has 13 in his 22 most recent at-bats.