Noah Syndergaard (5-2, 1.84 ERA) takes the mound for the New York Mets (29-23) as they go up against Tom Koehler (3-5, 4.50 ERA) and the Miami Marlins (29-25) in the first of a three-game series at Marlins Park. The game gets underway at 7:10 p.m. ET on Friday, Jun. 3 and will air on SNY and FSFL.
In his most recent outing, Koehler pitched 7.0 innings, allowing three runs (one unearned), striking out two and walking five in a 7-3 victory over the Braves. Christian Yelich (.320, 26 Rs, 5 HRs, 23 RBIs, 3 SBs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 3 for 6 with one run and one RBI. The Mets were unsuccessful the last time Syndergaard pitched. He went 1.0 inning, giving up zero runs and striking out two in a 6-4 loss to the White Sox. Neil Walker (.283, 23 Rs, 13 HRs, 25 RBIs, 1 SB) has been hitting the ball well, going 2 for 4 Wednesday.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. Against teams in the NL East, the Marlins have a SU record of 12-9. Miami has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. Over their past 10 games, Miami’s pitchers have been playing lights out, only allowing 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
Against fellow NL East members, the Mets are 11-17 SU. During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. New York is one of the top home-run-hitting teams in the league with 73 home runs. The Mets average just 9.1 strikeouts per game, one of the lowest marks in the NL. The Mets are one of the top pitching staffs in the NL, essentially shutting down opponents to the tune of 0.0 runs allowed per game. They have a WHIP of 1.204 on the year, good for fourth in the league.
In their previous three games this season, the Marlins have a 2-1 record.
Predictions: SU Winner – NYM
Notes
In their last game, the Mets lost by a margin of one run. The Marlins are 10-6 in one-run games. The Mets have an 11-7 record in close games.
The Marlins managed to give up five walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Mets who are coming in with an 8-3 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
It looks like the Marlins have a slight leg up on the Mets, as the Marlins have won their last three games while the Mets have lost their last two.
When they outhit their opponents, the Mets are 19-4. The Marlins have a 24-5 record when outhitting opponents.
Both falling near the bottom of the league based on total runs this season, Miami ranks 25th with 212 runs and New York is 28th with 195.
Ranking 21st, Miami is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 156 this season. New York ranks in the top half at 13th with 177.
The Marlins are 21-11 when they hit at least one home run. The Mets perform similarly when they hit one or more homers with a 25-11 record.
