In the first of a three-game series between the New York Mets (2-3) and the Miami Marlins (1-3) at Citi Field, Steven Matz (4-1, 2.68 ERA) and Jarred Cosart (2-5, 4.52 ERA) take the mound. The game gets underway at 7:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Apr. 11 and will air on SNY, FSFL and ESPN.
Matz takes the mound after pitching 50.1 innings last season, finishing 4-1 with a 2.68 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 47 strikeouts. David Wright (.267 ) kept up his strong start yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run. Cosart is on the mound for the Marlins. He pitched 69.2 innings last season, going 2-5 with a 4.52 ERA 1.38 WHIP, and eight strikeouts. Dee Gordon (.421 ) has been hitting the ball well to start the season for the Marlins, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. The New York pitching staff and defense has been very good, only giving up 0.0 runs per game. The Mets don’t allow many hitters to get on base, ranking second in the league with a 1.000 WHIP.
Predictions: SU Winner – NYM
Notes
When leading after seven innings, New York is 1-0, while Miami is 0-1.
The Marlins managed to give up five walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Mets who are heading in with a 1-1 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Mets and the Marlins are both undefeated. New York has a 2-0 record in these situations while Miami is 1-0.
New York and Miami both rank near the bottom of the league in runs. New York sits at 28th with 14 runs this season and Miami ranks 23rd with 18.
Ranking 25th, Miami is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 13 this season. New York ranks in the top half at 11th with 20.
When the Mets hit at least one home run, they are 1-1. When the Marlins hit at least one homer, they have a 0-2 record.
