After several fits and starts by the Reds, the pitching matchups are now set for the four-game series in Cincinnati that starts tonight and marks the start of the second half for the Mets. Here is the breakdown:

Tonight — LHP Johan Santana (8-7, 2.84) vs. RHP Johnny Cueto (7-9, 4.67), 7:10 p.m.

Friday — RHP John Maine (8-6, 3.99) vs. RHP Bronson Arroyo (7-7, 5.97), 7:10 p.m.

Saturday — LHP Oliver Perez (6-5, 4.44) bs. RHP Josh Fogg (1-2, 7.94), 7:40 p.m.

Sunday — RHP Pedro Martinez (3-2, 6.25) vs. RHP Edinson Volquez (12-3, 2.29), 1:15 p.m.

Note that Jerry Manuel has said Martinez’s Sunday start is tentative based on how he is feeling after shoulder tightness last week. If Pedro is pushed back to Tuesday against the Phillies, Mike Pelfrey would start Sunday.