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 has moved over in the left field today for the Met.

Richie Ashburn is playing centerfield for the first time in quite a stretch

and Swift Cook is in right.

The catcher in the first game of today's doubleheader is Chris Canisero

and the pitcher is Jay Hook.

Jay Hook 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,

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 of the double-headed today for the Giants,

and Bill Hunter's schedule to go in the second game for the New York Mets.

But right now, stepping up to lead off,

is second baseman Chuck Hiller,

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