In the last of a three-game series between the New York Mets (28-20) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (26-24) at Citi Field, Bartolo Colon (4-3, 3.44 ERA) and Clayton Kershaw (7-1, 1.48 ERA) take the mound. The Dodgers won the last game 9-1, and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game starts at 8:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, May. 29 and will air on ESP2.
In his last start, Colon pitched 7.0 innings, giving up one run, striking out two and walking two in a 7-1 victory over the Nationals. Michael Conforto (.270, 22 Rs, 8 HRs, 24 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday. The Dodgers were victorious over the Reds 1-0 the last time Kershaw pitched. He went 9.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out seven and walking one. Joc Pederson (.246, 23 Rs, 8 HRs, 24 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 5 yesterday with one run.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. New York has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. The Mets lead the majors in home runs with 70. Don’t expect the New York hitters to swing wildly. They average only 9.0 strikeouts per game. Turning to the pitching and defensive side, the New York pitching staff and defense has been very good, only giving up 0.0 runs per game.
Los Angeles has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. The Dodgers average 3.9 walks per road game, making them one of the most disciplined teams in the NL when they travel. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Los Angeles pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0. They have a WHIP of 1.105 on the year, good for second in the league.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAD
Notes
Having scored one run in their last game, the Mets are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Dodgers have a 13-0 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they are outhit, the Dodgers are 3-20. The Mets have a 7-16 record when opponents outhit them.
New York ranks at the top of the league when it comes to home runs this season with 70. Los Angeles ranks in the bottom half at 16th with 50.
Ranking 29th, New York is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.67 per game. Los Angeles ranks in the bottom half at 18th with 8.32.
Ranking 23rd, Los Angeles is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.702). New York ranks in the bottom half at 17th with an OPS of .727.
When the Dodgers allow at least one home run, they are 8-18. When the Mets allow one or more homers, they have a 10-13 record.
