Steven Matz (3-1, 3.86 ERA) and Jhoulys Chacin (1-1, 3.27 ERA) take the hill in the last of a three-game series between the New York Mets (16-9) and the Atlanta Braves (7-19) at Citi Field. The Braves won the last game 3-0, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 1:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May. 4 and can be seen on SNY and FSSE.
Matz pitched 6.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering zero runs, striking out four and walking three in a 13-1 win over the Giants. Chacin went 5.0 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out four and walking two in a 5-3 win over the Red Sox in his last outing. Freddie Freeman (.261, 10 Rs, 3 HRs, 7 RBIs) has been successful at the plate for the Braves, going 2 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 4-10 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. As for the New York defense and pitching staff, it’s been a struggle for opposing teams to score runs against the Mets. The 0.0 runs that New York’s pitchers allow per game makes them the fourth-ranked staff in the NL. 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 8-6 against teams in their division. 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 lead the season series, 4-1.
Predictions: SU Winner – NYM
Notes
After last game’s shutout win against New York, the Braves now have one shutout this season. The Mets have been shut out in two games this season.
The Mets are coming off of a weak pitching game where they recorded six strikeouts. The Braves have a record of 5-3 when opponents’ pitchers have six strikeouts or less.
When they are outhit, the Braves are 2-11. The Mets have a 4-7 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 30th in home runs, Atlanta has hit six this season. New York ranks fourth with 36 home runs.
Ranking 25th, Atlanta is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.69 per game. New York ranks in the top half at 13th with 8.40.
Ranking first in on-base plus slugging percentage, Atlanta has an OPS of .000 this season. New York ranks 10th with an OPS of .767.
When the Braves allow at least one home run, they are 1-14. When the Mets allow one or more homers, they have a 4-6 record.
