With the playing of the National Anthem, we'll check the defense around for you for the New York Mets.

Frank Thomas is at first base.

Charlie Neal is at second base.

Elio Chacon is the shortstop, and Felix Mancia is at third.

Joe Christopher is moved over in the left field today for the Met.

Richie Ashburn is playing centerfieldield for the first time in quite stretch

and Swift Cook is in right

The catcher in the first game of today's double-header is Chris Canisero

and the pitcher is Jay Hook

Jay Hooker is 25 years of age.

He is making his 19th start and his 22nd appearance of the year.

He lost to the Giants on May 26th in 10 innings by 4th to 7 to 6th when Willie May is in an extra inning home run.

He lost 10 to 1 on June the 2nd.

He relieved against the Giants on June the 3rd,

worked one in the third inning in which he gave up no runs and allowed only one hit.

He was not involved in the decision on July 4th on the Giants 11 to 4.

He went 2.3rd to an inning, giving up three runs on five hits.

Bob Boland's schedule to go on the second game on the double-headed today for the Giants,

and Bill Hunter's scheduled to go on the second game for the New York Mets.

But right now, stepping up to lead off is second baseman Chuck Hiller,

has a batting average of 272.

That's the ball ballgame is underway here at the fast ball. It's inside for ball one.

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