Now with the playing of our national anthem, we're just about set for action, here at the

Polo Grines with Jay Hook on the mountain for the New York Mets. Jay, his last outing, went the distance

pitching a strong four-hitter as the Mets beat the Chicago Cubs last Tuesday. That was Jay's second

win of the year against a single setback.

His other victory was a strong five-hitter that gave the

match their first win of the season at the expense of the Pittsburgh parents.

Harry Bedell, the left-fielder, will be leading off against Jay Hook.

Thank you. Badale, the left fielder, will be leading off against Jay Hook. Jay has an earned run average after five starts of 3.6.

As one, two, lost one.

His mound opponent today will be 6'4-inch Cecil Butler.

Butler will be making his first major league start.

Jay has a lifetime record against the Milwaukee Braves of three wins and seven losses.

Now here we go as Tommy Bedell, the speedy left-fielder, steps in to lead off.

Adele hitting at 221.

Left-hand hitter with good size and he can really fly.

That's with the infield,

as shaded a bit toward right.

Arm Throneberry at first, Charlie Neal playing second.

Elios is at short,

and Felix Mantilla is at third.

Here's the wind-up by hook in the first pitch of the game.

Is a strike on the inside corner, a real good live fastball.

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