Mets @ Braves, Aug. 16: Taijuan Walker on mound at 7:20 p.m. on SNY

Mets look to avoid back-to-back losses

8/16/2022, 8:08 PM
May 12, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (99) pitches against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports / Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
May 12, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (99) pitches against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports / Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

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The Mets continue a four-game series against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 7:20 p.m. on SNY and the SNY App.

Mets Notes

  • Despite the loss last night, the Mets have won eight of their last 10 games and 17 of their last 21 games. 
  • New York has won 75 games this season, second-most in the NL and tied for the second-most in the majors...Their .647 winning percentage is second in the majors and is the second-best in the NL
  • Jeff McNeil matched his career-high with four hits last night...It was the 10th time in his career that he recorded four hits in a game. 
  • Brandon Nimmo has reached base safely in 23 straight road games, the longest stretch of his career...He is batting .371 (36-97) with 23 runs, six doubles, five home runs, 16 RBI, nine walks with a .436 OBP, a .588 SLG and a 1.024 OPS in that span. 
  • According to Elias, New York has either won or tied each of their 16 series this season against the NL East...That is tied for the second-longest streak by a team to start a season since the MLB implemented divisions in 1969.

Mets
Braves
Brandon Nimmo, CF Ronald Acuna Jr., RF
Starling Marte, RF Dansby Swanson, SS
Francisco Lindor, SS Austin Riley, 3B
Pete Alonso, 1B Matt Olson, 1B
Daniel Vogelbach, DH Travis d'Arnaud, C
Jeff McNeil, 2B William Contreras, DH
Tyler Naquin, LF Vaughn Grissom, 2B
Deven Marrero, 3B Michael Harris II, CF
Michael Perez, C Robbie Grossman, LF

Who is starting for the Mets?

Taijuan Walker, who allowed two runs on five hits while walking three and striking out five in six innings against the Reds on Aug. 10.

In 20 starts this season, Walker has a 10-3 record with a 3.43 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP.

Who is starting for the Braves?

Charlie Morton, who allowed five runs on six hits while walking one and striking out seven in six innings against the Red Sox on Aug. 9.

In 22 starts this season, Morton has a 5-5 record with a 4.26 ERA and 1.21 WHIP.

Upcoming schedule

The Mets continue their series against the Braves on Wednesday.

Max Scherzer will start for the Mets, with Jake Odorizzi starting for the Braves.

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