Mets @ Cardinals, April 25: Max Scherzer on mound at 7:45 p.m. on SNY

Mets and Cardinals open a three-game series in St. Louis

4/25/2022, 8:00 PM
Apr 13, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (21) pitches during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (21) pitches during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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The Mets play the first game of a three-game series against the Cardinals in St. Louis on Monday at 7:45 p.m. on SNY and the SNY App. 

Mets Notes

  • Pete Alonso is hitting .375 with two home runs and a double in 24 career at-bats at Busch Stadium
  • The Mets are 10-1 when scoring first this season
  • The Mets are 12-5 through their first 17 games. Only the 2018, 2015, and 1986 teams (all started 13-4) have produced a better record through 17 games
  • The Mets have committed just one error in their last 12 games
  • As a team, Mets designated hitters are batting .317 with a .403 OBP and .563 SLG

Mets
Cardinals
Brandon Nimmo, CF Tommy Edman, 2B
Starling Marte, RF Paul Goldschmidt, 1B
Francisco Lindor, SS Tyler O'Neill, LF
Pete Alonso, 1B Nolan Arenado, 3B
Eduardo Escobar, 3B Corey Dickerson, DH
Robinson Cano, DH Dylan Carlson, RF
Mark Canha, LF Edmundo Sosa, SS
Jeff McNeil, 2B Yadier Molina, C
Tomas Nido, C Harrison Bader, CF

Who is starting for the Mets?

Max Scherzer, who flirted with a no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants in his last start, allowing one run on one hit while walking three and striking out 10 in 7.0 innings. In three starts this season, Scherzer has a 2.50 ERA (2.59 FIP) and 0.88 WHIP with 23 strikeouts in 18 innings (11.5 K per 9).

Who is starting for the Cardinals?

Miles Mikolas, who tossed 5.0 shutout innings against the Miami Marlins in his last start, allowing four hits, walking none, and striking out five. In three starts this season, Mikolas has a 1.76 ERA (2.17 FIP) and 1.04 WHIP with 13 strikeouts in 15.1 innings (7.6 K per 9).

Upcoming schedule

The Mets continue their series with the Cardinals on Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. on SNY and the SNY App.

Chris Bassitt will get the start for the Mets, opposed by Jordan Hicks for St. Louis.

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