Matt Harvey (2-3, 4.76 ERA) and Matt Wisler (0-2, 4.26 ERA) are on the hill in the second of a three-game series between the New York Mets (16-8) and the Atlanta Braves (6-19) at Citi Field. The Mets won the last game 4-1, and New York leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 3 and can be seen on SNY and FSSE.
Harvey pitched 6.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering two runs, striking out seven and walking one in a 5-2 win over the Reds. Yoenis Cespedes (.289, 15 Rs, 8 HRs, 25 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs. Wisler went 5.0 innings, surrendering five runs, striking out three and walking three in an 11-4 defeat to the Red Sox in his last outing. Freddie Freeman (.250, 10 Rs, 3 HRs, 7 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
The odds for New York and Atlanta are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. Within its division, New York has a record of 3-10 SU. The Mets 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. Opposing batters know they’re in for a battle when they play New York. The Mets are one of the top teams when it comes to pitching, allowing just 0.0 runs per game. The Mets are the third-best team in the NL at limiting walks to their opponents, allowing only 2.5 walks per game so far this season.
The Braves are 8-5 against NL East foes. Offensively, the Braves 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 Braves have a dynamic offense, leading the league with zero extra base hits. The Braves allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span.
The Mets have the edge in the season series, 4-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – NYM
Notes
Atlanta has won 33% (3-6) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, New York has won 67% (4-2) of its games when taking a late lead.
Having scored one run in their last game, the Braves are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Mets have a 6-1 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Braves are 3-5. The Mets have a 9-2 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 29th, Atlanta sits near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 80 this season. New York ranks in the top 10 with 112.
Ranking 18th, Atlanta is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 77 this season. New York ranks in the top half at 11th with 84.
When the Mets hit at least one home run, they are 12-3. When the Braves hit at least one homer, they have a 0-4 record.
