Aaron Blair (0-0, 0.00 ERA) and Jacob deGrom (1-0, 1.50 ERA) start in the last of a three-game series between the Atlanta Braves (4-13) and the New York Mets (9-7) at Turner Field. The Mets won the last game 8-2, and New York leads the series 2-0. Action begins at 1:35 p.m. ET on Sunday, Apr. 24 and can be seen on WPIX and FSSO.
Nick Markakis (.279, 8 Rs, 13 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run and one RBI. deGrom went 6.0 innings, surrendering one run and striking out six in a 7-2 win over the Phillies in his last outing. Yoenis Cespedes (.288, 11 Rs, 5 HRs, 14 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one RBI.
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 6-5 SU. The Braves 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. Atlanta’s batters do not strike out very often at home, with only 9.2 per game. Atlanta’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0.
The Mets are 3-8 against fellow NL East members. Offensively, they average five runs per game on the road, which is fourth in the NL. The Mets are tough outs for opponents, ranking second in the NL with 10.5 hits per road game. New York is excellent at making contact with just 9.3 strikeouts per game, ranking fourth in the NL. Shifting to the pitching staff and defense, the Mets allow just 0.0 runs per game, ranking them fourth in the NL. When it comes to issuing walks, the Mets have the fourth-fewest in the NL with an average of just 2.4 walks allowed per game.
The Mets have the edge in the season series, 2-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – NYM
Notes
Atlanta has won 43% (3-4) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, New York has won 60% (3-2) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Mets are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded 10 strikeouts. The Braves have a record of 1-6 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they are outhit, the Mets are 0-6. The Braves have a 1-8 record when opponents outhit them.
Atlanta ranks at the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting three this season. New York ranks in the top five at fourth with 25.
Ranking 25th, Atlanta is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.59 per game. New York ranks in the top 10 with 8.81.
Ranking first in on-base plus slugging percentage, Atlanta has an OPS of .000 this season. New York ranks ninth with an OPS of .773.
When the Mets allow at least one home run, they are 1-4, well-matched with the Braves who are 1-9 when allowing at least one homer.
