Matt Wisler (5-6, 5.81 ERA) and Steven Matz (2-0, 1.89 ERA) take the hill in the second of a four-game series between the Atlanta Braves (56-85) and the New York Mets (79-61) at Turner Field. The Mets won the last game 7-2 and New York leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 7:35 p.m. ET on Friday, Sep. 11 and can be seen on FSSO and SNY.
Wisler pitched 2.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering zero runs, striking out two and walking one in an 8-4 defeat to the Nationals. Juan Uribe (.255, 37 Rs, 13 HRs, 41 RBIs, 2 SBs) had another good game yesterday, going 3 for 4 with one run and three RBIs. Matz went 5.1 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out six and walking two in a 4-3 defeat to the Marlins in his most recent start.
The odds for Atlanta and New York are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. Within its division, Atlanta has a record of 27-33 SU. The Braves lead the MLB in extra base hits with 329. Atlanta’s pitching staff has been doing poorly against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, allowing an average of 6.2 runs per game, well above its season average of 4.8.
The Mets are 40-20 against fellow NL East members. Offensively, the Mets have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 4.2 runs per game by averaging 6.1 during that stretch. New York’s pitching staff is one of the top in the NL, with a 3.45 ERA. When it comes to preventing batters from getting on base, the Mets are the best in the league with a WHIP of 1.18 for the season.
The Mets lead the season series, 7-6. The Braves have a bad 9-17 record against left-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Matz takes the mound. Wisler (RHP) will be on the hill against the Mets, who have a 61-48 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – NYM
Notes
When leading after 7 innings, New York is 32-22, while Atlanta is 24-44.
The Mets are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Braves have a 21-44 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
When they outhit their opponents, the Braves are 39-18. The Mets have a 56-6 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th, Atlanta is at the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 505 this season. New York ranks in the top half at 13th with 593.
Ranking 12th, New York is in the top half of the league in walks, notching 416 this season. Atlanta ranks in the top 10 at 10th with 417.
The Braves are 34-30 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Mets are 53-26 when they hit at least one homer.
