Scott Kazmir (2-2, 5.68 ERA) and Steven Matz (4-1, 2.83 ERA) are on the hill in the first of a four-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers (16-15) and the New York Mets (19-11) at Dodger Stadium. Action begins at 10:10 p.m. ET on Monday, May. 9 and can be seen on SNY and SNLA.
Kazmir pitched 6.2 innings in his last outing, surrendering four runs, striking out nine and walking one in a 10-5 win over the Rays. Joc Pederson (.275, 16 Rs, 6 HRs, 14 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI. Matz went 7.2 innings, surrendering zero runs and striking out eight in an 8-0 win over the Braves in his most recent start. Yoenis Cespedes (.299, 19 Rs, 11 HRs, 30 RBIs) has been successful at the plate for the Mets, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
The odds for Los Angeles and New York are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. The Dodgers have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. Los Angeles’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0. The Dodgers are the second-best team in the league at limiting hits and walks to their opponents, recording a WHIP of 1.130 so far this season.
Offensively, the Mets have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Mets can change the game with one swing of the bat, leading the league with 47 home runs. Shifting to the pitching staff and defense, the Mets allow just 0.0 runs per game, ranking them second in the NL. When it comes to issuing walks on the road, the Mets have the fewest in the NL with only 1.9 walks allowed per game.
Predictions: SU Winner – NYM
Notes
Los Angeles has won 36% (4-7) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, New York has won 71% (5-2) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Mets are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Dodgers have a 5-4 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Dodgers and the Mets both have records of 12-2.
Both Los Angeles and New York are tied at 14th in runs, each scoring 133 this season.
Both Los Angeles and New York are tied at ninth in walks with a total of 109 this season.
The Dodgers are 10-6 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Mets are 15-4 when they hit at least one homer.
