In the last of a three-game series between the New York Mets (12-7) and the Cincinnati Reds (9-12) at Citi Field, Matt Harvey (1-3, 5.24 ERA) and Jon Moscot (0-1, 5.06 ERA) take the mound. The Mets won the last game 4-3, extending a five-game winning streak. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Apr. 27 and will air on SNY and FSOH.
In his last start, Harvey pitched 5.0 innings, giving up two runs, striking out five and walking one in a 6-3 victory over the Braves. Yoenis Cespedes (.300, 12 Rs, 6 HRs, 17 RBIs) went 1 for 1 yesterday with one run, one home run, and three RBIs. The Reds were unsuccessful against the Cubs 8-1 the last time Moscot pitched. He went 5.0 innings, allowing four runs (one unearned), striking out two and walking four.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. The most recent 10-game stretch for the Mets has gone great. Over that span, New York is averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. Turning to the pitching and defensive side, teams routinely struggle to score runs against the Mets, who allow only 0.0 runs per game. The Mets are second in the NL in walks allowed with just 2.2 per game.
Cincinnati has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. Cincinnati is a terror on the base paths, ranking third in the MLB with 17 stolen bases. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Cincinnati pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0.
The previous two games have all gone New York’s way.
Predictions: SU Winner – NYM
Notes
When leading after seven innings, New York is 4-2, while Cincinnati is 4-6.
The Cincinnati batters brought in a solid 10 hits last game. New York has a record of 5-3 when their opponents get that many hits or more.
When they are outhit, the Reds are 1-9. The Mets have a 2-6 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 21st in home runs, Cincinnati has hit 18 this season. New York ranks third with 29 home runs.
Ranking 24th, Cincinnati is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.71 per game. New York ranks in the top half at 11th with 8.74.
Ranking 23rd, Cincinnati is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.695). New York ranks in the top 10 with an OPS of .779.
When the Reds allow at least one home run, they are 7-12, well-matched with the Mets who are 2-4 when allowing at least one homer.
