Jacob deGrom (3-1, 3.07 ERA) and Alex Wood (1-3, 4.03 ERA) start in the first of a three-game series between the New York Mets (27-19) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (25-23) at Citi Field. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Friday, May. 27 and can be seen on SNY and SNLA.
deGrom pitched 5.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering four runs, striking out seven and walking three in a 5-4 win over the Brewers. Wood went 6.0 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out 13 and walking one in a 3-2 defeat to the Padres in his most recent start. Joc Pederson (.256, 22 Rs, 8 HRs, 24 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 3 Wednesday with two RBIs.
Notes
Los Angeles has won 41% (7-10) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, New York has won 60% (6-4) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Dodgers are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Mets have a 6-9 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Mets are 17-4. The Dodgers have a 20-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 23rd in runs, New York has earned 180 this season. Los Angeles ranks 12th with 206 runs.
Ranking 24th, Los Angeles is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.691). New York ranks in the top half with an OPS of .728.
The Dodgers are 7-17 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Mets are 10-12 when they allow at least one homer.
