The Mets (83-76, 6.0 GB for second Wild Card) start their final series of the season with the Braves (97-62, 7.0 GA in NL East) at Citi Field on Friday at 7:10 p.m. on SNY.
Mets Notes
The Mets lost 4-2 to the Marlins on Thursday night, despite Zack Wheeler throwing seven scoreless innings. The righty had a rough eighth inning, allowing three runs on two home runs. Wheeler even helped his own cause, driving in an RBI single with the bases loaded in the seventh inning. The Marlins extended their lead to 4-2 in the ninth inning after Edwin Diaz gave up another home run... it's the 15th homer that Diaz has allowed in the ninth inning this season. Robinson Cano exited the game after getting hit by a pitch on his right hand, as he avoided injury, but is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game.
| Braves | Mets |
|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson, SS | Brandon Nimmo, RF |
| Ozzie Albies, 2B | Pete Alonso, 1B |
| Freddie Freeman, 1B | J.D. Davis, LF |
| Josh Donaldson, 3B | Todd Frazier, 3B |
| Nick Markakis, LF | Amed Rosario, SS |
| Matt Joyce, RF | Joe Panik, 2B |
| Tyler Flowers, C | Juan Lagares, CF |
| Billy Hamilton, CF | Tomas Nido, C |
| Dallas Keuchel, LHP | Marcus Stroman, RHP |
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Who is starting for the Mets?
RHP Marcus Stroman (9-13, 3.23 ERA) struggled in his last start, lasting just 4.2 innings in the no-decision. He allowed two earned runs on three hits, while only striking out two and walking three batters. He's 2-2 with a 3.32 ERA and 35 strikeouts in his last seven starts, as this will be his final start of the season.
Who is starting for the Braves?
LHP Dallas Keuchel (8-7, 3.59 ERA) lost in his last start on Sept. 22 against the San Francisco Giants. He allowed two earned runs on six hits, but had just four strikeouts. Its only his second loss in his last seven games, as he's gone 5-2 with a 2.36 ERA over that stretch. In two starts against the Mets this season, Keuchel has thrown 13 scoreless innings.
Upcoming schedule
The Mets continue their three-game series with the Braves on Saturday at 7:15 p.m. at Citi Field. LHP Steven Matz (10-10, 4.37 ERA) starts for the Mets, and will go up against RHP Mike Foltynewicz (8-5, 4.46 ERA) for the Braves.
