Rich Hill gets the ball as Mets face Brewers at 7:10 p.m.

9/25/2021, 8:53 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 (73-80, third in NL East) continue their weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers (92-62, first in NL central) on Saturday at 7:10 p.m. at American Family Field.

Mets Notes

  • The Mets can be officially eliminated on Saturday with a loss to the Brewers, a Braves win over the Padres, or a Phillies win over the Pirates.
  • Pete Alonso had his 17-game road hitting streak snapped on Friday night. He hit .358 with eight homers and 18 RBI during that streak.
  • With his next win, Luis Rojas would record his 100th career victory as Mets skipper. He currently has a record of 99-114.
  • Over his last 13 games, Javier Baez is hitting .400 with three homers, seven RBI, four steals, and 11 runs scored.

      Brewers
      Mets
      Kolten Wong, 2B Brandon Nimmo, CF
      Willy Adames, SS Francisco Lindor, SS
      Avisail Garcia, RF Michael Conforto, RF
      Christian Yelich, LF Pete Alonso, 1B
      Eduardo Escobar, 1B Javier Baez, 2B
      Luis Urias, 3B Jonathan Villar, 3B
      Tyrone Taylor, CF Jeff McNeil, LF
      Manny Pina, C James McCann, C
      Corbin Burnes, RHP Rich Hill, LHP

      Who is starting for the Mets?

      Rich Hill, who has allowed three earned runs or less in 10 of his 11 starts with the Mets. His last time out, Hill allowed two earned on six hits over 4.2 innings of work, picking up a no-decision in a 3-2 Mets win. 

      Who is starting for the Brewers?

      Corbin Burnes, who is very much in play for the NL Cy Young Award this season. In 26 starts this season, Burnes has pitched to a 2.34 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP, striking out 221 hitters in just 158.0 innings.

      What's next?

      The Mets and Brewers wrap up their weekend set on Sunday at 2:10 p.m.

      Carlos Carrasco will face Freddy Peralta.

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