Robert Gsellman starts as Mets go for doubleheader sweep of Nationals at 6:05 p.m. on SNY

The Mets won game one 5-1 on Saturday afternoon

6/19/2021, 9:23 PM
Aug 17, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Robert Gsellman (65) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. / Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 17, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Robert Gsellman (65) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. / Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

The Mets (36-27) look to sweep Saturday's doubleheader over the Washington Nationals (31-36) with game two set for 6:05 p.m. on SNY.

Mets Notes

  • Prior to game two, Albert Almora Jr. was reinstated from the 10-day IL, while LHP Joey Lucchesi was placed on the 10-day IL with left elbow inflammation.
  • The Mets picked up the 5-1 win in game one, as Francisco Lindor drove in all five runs while hitting a pair of home runs.

Mets
Nationals
Jonathan Villar, 3B Kyle Schwarber, LF
Francisco Lindor, SS Trea Turner, SS
James McCann, C Juan Soto, RF
Pete Alonso, 1B Josh Bell, 1B
Kevin Pillar, RF Yan Gomes, C
Brandon Drury, LF Luis Garcia, 2B
Jose Peraza, 2B Starlin Castro, 3B
Albert Almora Jr., CF Victor Robles, CF
Robert Gsellman, RHP Jon Lester, LHP

Who is starting for the Mets?

RHP Robert Gsellman, who Luis Rojas explained was the Mets' freshest arm following the game one win over Washington. Gsellman has pitched to a 3.65 ERA in 24.1 innings this season.

Who is starting for the Nats?

LHP Jon Lester, who has pitched to a 4.09 ERA this season. Lester has good career numbers against the Mets, pitching to a 7-1 record with a 3.20 ERA.

Upcoming schedule

The Mets and Nats finish their four-game series on Sunday afternoon at 1:05 p.m. on SNY, as Taijuan Walker faces Patrick Corbin.

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