Carlos Carrasco makes final start of season as Mets face Braves at 7:15 p.m.

Mets came away with 4-3 win on Friday night

10/2/2021, 8:37 PM
Sep 2, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco (59) in the dugout after pitching in the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 2, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco (59) in the dugout after pitching in the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

The Mets (77-83, third in NL East) continue their final series of the season against the Atlanta Braves (86-73, first in NL East) on Saturday at 7:15 p.m.

Mets Notes

  • Prior to the game, the Mets reinstated Robert Gsellman from the 60-day IL, optioned Tylor Megill to Triple-A Syracuse, and designated Brandon Drury for assignment.
  • Though it is Carrasco's turn in the rotation, Luis Rojas said earlier this week that Trevor Williams was likely to start Saturday. Now, it's very possible Williams goes behind Noah Syndergaard on Sunday.
  • Francisco Lindor is one hit away from 1,000 for his MLB career, and Javier Baez is one home run away from 150 as a big-leaguer. 
  • The Mets are 30-49 on the road this season, a steep drop-off from the team's 47-34 home record.

      Braves
      Mets
      Joc Pederson, RF Brandon Nimmo, CF
      Orlando Arcia, 2B Francisco Lindor, SS
      Freddie Freeman, 1B Michael Conforto, RF
      Dansby Swanson, SS Pete Alonso, 1B
      Eddie Rosario, LF Jonathan Villar, 3B
      Ehire Adriana, 3B Jeff McNeil, LF
      Guillermo Heredia, CF James McCann, C
      William Contreras, C Luis Guillorme, 2B
      Jesse Chavez, RHP Carlos Carrasco, RHP

      Who is starting for the Mets?

      Carlos Carrasco, who has struggled in his 11 starts as a Met after coming back from a torn hamstring, pitching to a 5.73 ERA. His last time out, Carrasco allowed five earned runs in 4.0 innings, picking up a loss against the Milwaukee Brewers.

      Who is starting for the Braves?

      Jesse Chavez, who will serve as an opener for the Braves for his third consecutive appearance. In each of his last two opening opportunities, Chavez gave Atlanta 1.1 innings without an earned run allowed.

      What's next?

      The Mets close out their regular season against the Braves on Sunday at 3:20 p.m. on SNY.

      Noah Syndergaard will open for the Mets, while the Braves have not yet announced their starter.

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