Mets vs. Padres, July 24: New York aims to avoid sweep with Carlos Carrasco on mound

The Mets are looking to avoid a sweep from the San Diego Padres at Citi Field on Sunday at 7:08 p.m. on ESPN. 

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Mets Notes

• The Mets have not lost four or more games in a row since last season (Sept. 21-26). 
• Trevor May began a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton on Sunday. 
  
• Gil Hodges was finally inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday. He was elected in by the Golden Days Era Committee. 
  
• Mets starters have posted a 1.67 ERA in the team's last 13 games. The team's 2.37 ERA in July is the best in the majors thus far. 
• A win today would give Carlos Carrasco the 100th of his career. 

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Who is starting for the Mets?

Carlos Carrasco, who didn't allow a run on five hits in six innings of work against the Chicago Cubs last time out. He walked two and struck out six as well. 

Against the Padres in San Diego back in June, he gave up two earned on five hits over seven innings. 

Who is starting for the Padres?

Joe Musgrove, an All-Star this year, owned a 2.42 ERA in the first half. However, he did allow five earned on nine hits in five innings last time out against the Colorado Rockies. 

Upcoming schedule

The Mets and Yankees square off in the next chapter of the Subway Series this season, with two games starting Tuesday at Citi Field. 

Taijuan Walker is slated to pitch against Jordan Montgomery at 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday.