In the first of a three-game series between the New York Mets (10-7) and the Cincinnati Reds (9-10) at Citi Field, Noah Syndergaard (2-0, 0.90 ERA) and Raisel Iglesias (1-1, 3.09 ERA) get the ball. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Apr. 25 and will air on SNY and FSOH.
In his last start, Syndergaard pitched 7.0 innings, giving up one run, striking out eight and walking two in a 5-2 victory over the Phillies. Yoenis Cespedes (.288, 11 Rs, 5 HRs, 14 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one RBI. The Reds were victorious over the Rockies 6-5 the last time Iglesias pitched. He went 6.2 innings, allowing two runs, striking out eight and walking one. Eugenio Suarez (.300, 14 Rs, 5 HRs, 14 RBIs, 3 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
The odds are even for this game 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. 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. The Mets don’t give up many walks to opposing batters, ranking third in the NL with only 2.2 walks allowed per game.
During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. Cincinnati’s pitching staff has allowed an average of 0.0 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 0.0.
Predictions: SU Winner – NYM
Notes
The Mets are coming into this game after allowing no walks during their last outing. The Reds have a 2-0 record when opponents don’t give up any walks.
When they are outhit, the Reds are 1-8. The Mets have a 1-6 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 18th in home runs, Cincinnati has hit 17 this season. New York ranks seventh with 25 home runs.
Ranking 25th, Cincinnati is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.58 per game. New York ranks in the top half at 12th with 8.71.
Ranking 21st, Cincinnati is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.697). New York ranks in the top half at 11th with an OPS of .766.
When the Reds allow at least one home run, they are 7-10. When the Mets allow one or more homers, they have a 1-4 record.
