Andrew Cashner (2-7, 3.00 ERA) and the San Diego Padres (25-27) square off against Jacob deGrom (5-4, 2.71 ERA) and the New York Mets (28-23) in a game that has the potential to be low scoring. This is the first of a three-game series at Petco Park. Action begins at 10:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Jun. 1 and can be seen on SNY and FSN-SD.
Cashner is 0-1 with a 4.26 ERA in his appearances against the Mets, and goes up against a below-average New York offense which is batting just .237 this season. Justin Upton (.307, 33 Rs, 12 HRs, 37 RBIs, 10 SBs) had another good game yesterday, going 3 for 5. deGrom went 7.1 innings, surrendering two runs and striking out nine in a 5-4 defeat to the Phillies in his most recent start. Michael Cuddyer (.260, 23 Rs, 5 HRs, 22 RBIs) went 1 for 5 yesterday.
San Diego is a -116 favorite against New York and the Over/Under (O/U) for this game is sitting at six runs. Though the Padres have had a tough season in terms of their overall money line (-315), they have done fairly well as a favorite with a record of 13-8.
In the other locker room, in contrast to an encouraging overall money line (+448), New York has an unimpressive 5-17 record when playing as the underdog. They have been on a bit of a dry streak over their last 10 games. They managed a 0-3 record when playing as the underdog. When it comes to preventing batters from getting on base, the Mets are one of the best in the league with a WHIP of 1.16 for the season.
The Padres have a 17-22 record against right-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when deGrom takes the mound. Cashner (RHP) will be on the hill against the Mets, who have a 24-17 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – SD, O/U – Over
Notes
When leading after 7 innings, New York is 14-8, while San Diego is 15-11.
The Padres are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Mets have a 5-10 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
When they are outhit, the Padres are 4-22. The Mets have a 9-19 record when opponents outhit them.
San Diego ranks near the bottom of the league at 21st when it comes to home runs, hitting 42 this season. New York ranks in the bottom half at 19th with 44.
Ranking 14th, New York is in the top half of the league in hits, notching 7.76 per game. San Diego ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 8.41.
San Diego and New York both rank near the bottom of the league for their on-base plus slugging percentage. San Diego sits at 24th with an OPS of .678 and New York ranks 27th with an OPS of .665.
When the Mets allow at least one home run, they are 11-17. When the Padres allow one or more homers, they have a 15-20 record.
