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The Mets continue a four-game series against the Braves at Truist Park on Aug 17 at 7:20 p.m. on SNY and the SNY App.
Mets Notes
- Brett Baty, the Mets' No. 2 prospect and MLB's No. 18 prospect (MLB Pipeline) has appeared in 95 games this year between Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Syracuse and combined to hit .315/.410/.533
- Since returning from the IL on July 5, Max Scherzer has gone 3-1 with a 1.36 ERA (8 ER/53.0 IP) in eight starts
- Brandon Nimmo has reached base safely in 24 straight road games, the longest stretch of his career
- The Mets have eight wins against Atlanta this year and Pete Alonso has driven in the game-winning run in six of those games
- The Mets have been plunked a MLB-leading 78 times this year
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 | Eddie Rosario, DH |
| Jeff McNeil, 2B | William Contreras, C |
| Mark Canha, LF | Michael Harris II, CF |
| Brett Baty, 3B | Vaugh Grissom, 2B |
| James McCann, C | Robbie Grossman, LF |
Who is starting for the Mets?
Max Scherzer, who allowed one run on nine hits while walking zero and striking out six in seven innings against the Phillies on Aug 12.
In 16 starts this season, Scherzer has a 1.93 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 11 K/9.
Who is starting for the Braves?
Jake Odorizzi, who allowed two runs on eight hits while walking one and striking out two in four innings against the Marlins on Aug 12.
In 14 starts this season, Odorizzi has a 3.80 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 6.2 K/9.
Upcoming schedule
The Mets continue their series against the Braves on Aug 18.
Jacob deGrom will start for the Mets, with Kyle Wright starting for the Braves.