(UPDATED 2.0) The Mets look to win the initial round of the Subway Series today when ace Johan Santana takes the mound against A.J. Burnett at new Yankee Stadium. Santana is in a bit of a slump (at least for him), having allowed 17 earned runs in his past five starts covering 33 innings. The Mets have finally provided some run support for the left-hander, though, and won four of those five outings.

The Mets also have to like their chances thanks to Santana’s history against the Yankees. He is 4-1 with a 3.15 ERA in seven career starts, including 3-0 in five starts in The Bronx.

Santana will square off against Burnett, the Yankees’ expensive free-agent righty who is off to a uneven start in pinstripes. The former Marlin and Blue Jay is just 2-3 in his past five decisions, as well as a mere 2-6 with a 3.83 in 16 career starts against the Mets.

Here is the 32-28 Mets’ order for the 1:10 p.m. game:

Alex Cora SS

Fernando Martinez LF

Carlos Beltran CF

David Wright 3B

Ryan Church RF

Gary Sheffield DH

Daniel Murphy 1B

Brian Schneider C

Luis Castillo 2B

Pitching: Johan Santana LHP (8-3, 2.39)

Santana’s numbers against the Yankees’ hitters

The 35-27 Yankees will counter with:

Derek Jeter SS

Johnny Damon LF

Mark Teixeira 1B

Alex Rodriguez 3B

Robinson Cano 2B

Nick Swisher RF

Hideki Matsui DH

Melky Cabrera CF

Francisco Cervelli C

Pitching: A.J. Burnett (4-3, 4.89)

Burnett’s numbers against the Mets’ hitters