The Mets and Yankees begin a two-game series in the Bronx on Monday, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Mets Notes
- Max Scherzer is 199-99 in his career, and if he wins his next decision he will join Pedro Martinez (200-84), Juan Marichal (200-97), Whitey Ford (200-79), Lefty Grove (200-83), and Grover Cleveland Alexander (200-96) as the only pitchers in the modern era to win 200 games before losing 100 games, per Elias
- The Mets are once again a season-high 35 games over .500. Prior to this year, the last time the team was 35 games above .500 was when they were a season-high 35 games over on Sept. 13, 2006
- The Mets are 29-40 in the Bronx and 16-20 since 2009. Overall, the Mets are 60-76 against the Yankees all-time during the regular season
- Jeff McNeil is on a six-game hitting streak, batting .444 (12-for-27) with four runs, four doubles, three RBI, and a walk during that span. He leads the majors in batting average with a .425 (34-for-80) mark in the month of August
- Tomas Nido was reinstated from the IL, RHP Connor Grey was selected from Triple-A Syracuse, RHP José Butto was optioned to Triple-A, LHP Rob Zastryzny and LHP Nate Fisher were DFA'd
Mets |
Yankees |
|---|---|
| Brandon Nimmo, CF | Andrew Benintendi, LF |
| Starling Marte, RF | Aaron Judge, CF |
| Francisco Lindor, SS | Anthony Rizzo, 1B |
| Pete Alonso, 1B | DJ LeMahieu, DH |
| Daniel Vogelbach, DH | Josh Donaldson, 3B |
| Jeff McNeil, 2B | Oswaldo Cabrera, 2B |
| Mark Canha, LF | Jose Trevino, C |
| Brett Baty, 3B | Isiah Kiner-Falefa, SS |
| James McCann, C | Marwin Gonzalez, RF |
Who is starting for the Mets?
Max Scherzer, who earned a victory last time on the mound against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 17. The righty struck out eight over 6.1 IP, allowing four earned runs on three hits with three walks.
In 17 starts this season, Scherzer has pitched to a 9-2 record and a 2.15 ERA with 134 strikeouts. He struck out six Yankees over seven innings on July 27, and improved to 4-4 in his career over 10 starts against them.
Who is starting for the Yankees?
Domingo German, who allowed three earned runs on five hits while walking one and striking out six in 4.2 IP against the Tampa Bay Rays on Aug. 17.
In just six starts this season, German has a 1-2 record and a 4.45 ERA.
Upcoming schedule
The Mets and Yankees wrap up their two-game series on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 7:05 p.m. on SNY.
The Mets have yet to announce a starter, while Frankie Montas will take the mound for the Yanks.