Mets vs. Angels, August 25: Kodai Senga takes the mound at 7:10 p.m.

Senga is coming off one of his best starts of the season

8/25/2023, 7:33 PM

The Mets are back home to begin a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night at 7:10 p.m.

Mets Notes

  • The Mets went 5-5 on their most recent homestand before hitting the road for a seven-game stretch (4-3)
  • The Angels haven't been to Citi Field since May of 2017, when the Mets took two of three
  • Over his last 10 games, Francisco Lindor is slashing .400/.455/.575 with one home runs, four doubles and eight RBI
  • In his last eight starts (10 games total), DJ Stewart has blasted five home runs to go along with a .344 batting average

METS
ANGELS
Brandon Nimmo, CF Nolan Schanuel, 1B
Francisco Lindor, SS Shohei Ohtani, DH
Jeff McNeil, RF Brandon Drury, 2B
Pete Alonso, 1B Mike Moustakas, 3B
Francisco Alvarez, C Luis Rengifo, SS
DJ Stewart, DH Logan O'Hoppe, C
Danny Mendick, 2B Hunter Renfroe, RF
Jonathan Arauz, 3B Mickey Moniak, CF
Tim Locastro, LF Randal Grichuk, LF

Who is starting for the Mets?

Kodai Senga, who is coming off one of his best starts of the season. Last time out against the Cardinals, the right-hander spun a gem, allowing one earned run on just two hits over 7.0 innings. 

Senga, in search of his 11th win, has been terrific during his first season in America, pitching to a 3.19 ERA with 154 strikeouts in 129.2 innings.

Who is starting for the Angels?

Patrick Sandoval, who didn't allow an earned run in 5.0 innings against the Detroit Tigers.

The lefty has been up and down this season, pitching to a 4.08 ERA and a 1.453 WHIP in his 22 starts.

Upcoming schedule

The Mets continue their weekend series against the Angels on Saturday, with first pitch set for 7:10 p.m. on SNY. 

Carlos Carrasco is scheduled to face righty Chase Silseth.

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