Mets Backs Are Against The Wall In Game Five [PREVIEW]

When Mets fans dreamed about what the future might hold for Matt Harvey, these were the kinds of games they were dreaming of. The "Dark Knight" is getting a second crack at the Kansas City Royals in this must win Game Five match up.

The Royals have done everything needed to be done to win. Tonight Matt Harvey will look to do what only Noah Syndergaard has been able to do, mix in his fastball and beat the Royals. Meanwhile Edison Volquez returns to the mound for the first time after losing his father before game one.

Kansas City Royals:

Edison Volquez (0-0 , 4.37 ERA)

1. Alcides Escobar (R) SS

2. Ben Zobrist (S) 2B

3. Lorenzo Cain (R) CF

4. Eric Hosmer (L) 1B

5. Mike Moustakas (L) 3B

6. Salvador Perez (R) C

7. Alex Gordon (L) LF

8. Alex Rios (R) RF

9. Edinson Volquez (R) P

New York Mets: