Josh Thole is back behind the plate Friday for the Mets after being held out of the lineup for two days as he continues to struggle defensively.

Andre Ethier is expected to start for the Dodgers with hopes of pushing his hitting streak to 30 games. Jon Niese will have the task of trying to stop him.

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Here’s the Mets’ lineup:

Reyes SS

Murphy 2B

Wright 3B

Beltran RF

Bay LF

Davis 1B

Pridie CF

Thole C

Niese P