(UPDATED) Fresh off taking three out of four from the NL Central-leading Cardinals, the Mets turn their attention to the Subway Series tonight at Citi Field when Mike Pelfrey takes the mound against the Yankees’ CC Sabathia. Pelfrey got off to a nice start but has struggled lately and owns just one victory in his past eight starts.

The big right-hander is coming off one of his worst outings of the season last Sunday at home against the Rays, giving up four runs on eight hits in just five innings of the Mets’ eventual 10-6 loss.

Pelfrey, who is 1-0 with a 7.20 in one career outing against the Yankees, will square off against the Bombers’ ace in Sabathia. The rotund lefty has won five of his past six decisions but has been dogged lately by biceps tendinitis.

Here is the 37-34 Mets’ order for the 7:10 p.m. game:

Luis Castillo 2B

Alex Cora SS

David Wright 3B

Gary Sheffield RF

Fernando Tatis LF

Ryan Church CF

Nick Evans 1B

Omir Santos C

Mike Pelfrey RHP (5-2, 4.74)

Pelfrey’s numbers against the Yankees’ hitters

The 40-32 Yankees will counter with:

Brett Gardner CF

Johnny Damon LF

Mark Teixeira 1B

Alex Rodriguez 3B

Robinson Cano 2B

Melky Cabrera RF

Francisco Cervelli C

Ramiro Pena SS

CC Sabathia LHP (6-4, 3.71)

Sabathia’s numbers against the Mets’ hitters