The pitching matchups are ready for the Mets’ two-game series with the Cardinals that starts Tuesday night at Citi Field.

Here is the breakdown:

Tuesday — RHP Joel Pineiro (9-9, 2.84) vs. LHP Johan Santana (12-8, 2.96), 7:10 p.m., SNY. Wednesday — RHP Kyle Lohse (4-6, 4.14) vs. LHP Jonathon Niese (1-1, 4.50), 12:10 p.m., SNY.