INSIDE THE MATCHUPS

METS: McHugh, who has not started since Sept. 10, has allowed two runs in 3 2⁄3 innings in two relief stints since then. The rookie lasted three innings, allowing one run on three hits in relief of Jeremy Hefner in Thursday’s 16-1 loss to the Phillies. He has never faced the Pirates.

PIRATES: Rodriguez, acquired from the Astros in a July 24 trade, was roughed up by the Brewers on Thursday, giving up four runs on five hits in four innings, but got a no-decision in a 9-7 loss. He is 4-2 with a 2.68 ERA in eight career starts against the Mets, including an 8-1 win on May 2 while with Houston.

STAT SO?

METS: McHugh is 0-1 with a 1.64 ERA in

two career starts at Citi Field.

PIRATES: The Pirates, who are 75-78 after last night’s 6-2 loss, are trying to finish above .500 for the first time since 1992, when they went 96-66.

TONIGHT — 7:10

RHP Collin McHugh

(0-2, 3.86)

vs. LHP Wandy Rodriguez

(11-13, 3.76)

TOMORROW — 7:10

RHP Jeremy Hefner

(2-7, 5.79)

vs. LHP Jeff Locke

(0-2, 5.47)

THURSDAY — 1:10

RHP R.A. Dickey

(19-6, 2.66)

vs. RHP Kevin Correia

(11-10, 4.11)

All games on SNY,

WFAN (660 AM)