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The Mets continue a two-game series against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday at Citi Field at 7:10 p.m. on SNY and the SNY App.
Mets Notes
- Pete Alonso has homered in three straight games for the first time this season and the fourth time in his career. Alonso is also the first player in franchise history to record multiple seasons with 40 or more home runs.
- Francisco Lindor has seven homers, 19 RBI, and a 1.098 OPS in 18 games against the Marlins this season.
- Mark Canha has been hit by five pitches in the last six games and leads majors with a Mets-record 26 HBP.
- The Mets have won 50 games at home this year, their highest total at Citi Field in franchise history and the first time with more than 50 home wins since 2006.
Marlins |
Mets |
|---|---|
Jon Berti, SS |
Brandon Nimmo, CF |
Charles Leblanc, 2B |
Pete Alonso, 1B |
Brian Anderson, RF |
Francisco Lindor, SS |
Nick Fortes, DH |
Mark Canha, LF |
Bryan De La Cruz, CF |
Jeff McNeil, RF |
JJ Bleday, LF |
Eduardo Escobar, 3B |
Jacob Stallings, C |
Mark Vientos, DH |
Jordan Groshans, 3B |
Luis Guillorme, 2B |
Lewin Diaz, 1B |
Tomas Nido, C |
Who is starting for the Mets?
Taijuan Walker, who allowed four runs on six hits with three walks and three strikeouts over 6 innings pitched on Sept. 21 against the Brewers.
In 27 starts this season, Walker has a 3.53 ERA (3.80 FIP) and 1.189 WHIP with 114 strikeouts in 148 innings.
In five starts against the Marlins this season, he is 4-0 with a 2.23 ERA over 32.1 innings.
Who is starting for the Marlins?
Jesus Luzardo, who allowed one run on three hits while walking one and striking out 11 in 6.2 innings against the Cubs on Sept. 21.
In 16 starts this season, Luzardo has a 3.57 ERA (3.29 FIP) and a 1.053 WHIP with 102 strikeouts in 88.1 innings.
Upcoming schedule
The Mets have an off day on Thursday before a scheduled three-game series in Atlanta against the Braves starts on Friday on SNY.
Chris Bassitt will start for the Mets, with Max Fried starting for the Braves.