With the top of the lineup sparking the Mets’ recent success, manager Terry Collins opted to keep Kirk Nieuwenheis at leadoff and put Andres Torres seventh.

Torres was expected to reclaim the top spot in the order when he came off the disabled list on Monday against the Astros, but that is not the case. Torres has been out since he strained his calf on Opening Day.

Also, Lucas Duda was given a day off because he is sick.

1. Kirk Nieuwenhuis LF

2. Ruben Tejada SS

3. Daniel Murphy 2B

4. David Wright 3B

5. Ike Davis 1B

6. Mike Baxter RF

7. Andres Torres CF

8. Josh Thole C

9. R.A. Dickey SP