Steven Matz (7-2, 2.39 ERA) starts for the New York Mets (34-27) as they square off against Zach Davies (4-3, 4.29 ERA) and the Milwaukee Brewers (29-33) in the last of a four-game series at Miller Park. The Brewers won the last game 7-4, and New York leads the series 2-1. Action begins at 2:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jun. 12 and can be seen on FSWI and WPIX.
Davies pitched 7.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering two runs, striking out five and walking three in a 5-4 win over the Athletics. Ryan Braun (.316, 26 Rs, 11 HRs, 35 RBIs, 5 SBs) continued his strong play yesterday, going 2 for 4 with two runs, two home runs, and two RBIs. Matz went 5.0 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out eight and walking two in a 3-1 defeat to the Pirates in his last outing.
Notes
The Brewers are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Mets have an 8-13 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Brewers are 4-28. The Mets have a 7-21 record when opponents outhit them.
Milwaukee ranks in the bottom half of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 68 this season. New York ranks in the top five with 83.
Ranking 11th, New York is in the top half of the league in walks, notching 205 this season. Milwaukee ranks in the top five at second with 249.
The Brewers are 21-14 when they hit at least one home run. The Mets perform similarly when they hit one or more homers with a 29-13 record.
