Rich Hill makes final start as Mets face Marlins at 7:10 p.m.

Mets look to grab series win

9/30/2021, 8:28 PM
Sep 8, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets pitcher Rich Hill (21) pitches against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot Park Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports / Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 8, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets pitcher Rich Hill (21) pitches against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot Park Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports / Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports

The Mets (75-83, third in NL East) finish their series with the Miami Marlins (65-93, fourth in NL East) on Thursday at 7:10 p.m. at Citi Field.

Mets Notes

  • The Mets will play their final home game of the season Thursday. They're currently 46-34 for the season at Citi Field.
  • Javier Baez is on a career-high 22-game on base streak and a career-second longest 13-game hitting streak.
  • Entering Thursday's game, the Mets have used 64 different players through 158 games this season. This is a new franchise record for most players used in a season.

      Marlins
      Mets
      Miguel Rojas, SS Brandon Nimmo, CF
      Jazz Chisholm Jr., 2B Francisco Lindor, SS
      Lewis Brinson, LF Michael Conforto, RF
      Jesus Sanchez, RF Pete Alonso, 1B
      Nick Fortes, C Javier Baez, 2B
      Lewin Diaz, 1B Jeff McNeil, LF
      Eddy Alvarez, 3B Jonathan Villar, 3B
      Magneuris Sierra, CF James McCann, C
      Edward Cabrera, P Rich Hill, P

      Who is starting for the Mets?

      Rich Hill (6-8, 3.87 ERA), who suffered his fourth straight loss as a Met in his last outing. Hill threw five innings of two hit, two earned run ball to go with four walks and six strikeouts. Despite the solid performance, the Mets' offense was stagnant and only put up one run.

      Who is starting for the Marlins?

      Edward Cabrera (0-3, 5.79 ERA), who's picked up back to back losses in his last two starts. Cabrera lasted just 3.0 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays last week, allowing three earned runs on two hits and four walks, while striking out six.

      What's next?

      The Mets travel to Atlanta to face the Braves for the final series of the season. Game 1 is set to start on Friday at 7:20 p.m.

      Tylor Megill will start for the Mets, while the Braves have not announced a starter.

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