Jacob deGrom (17-9, 2.58 ERA) and the New York Mets (1-1) go up against Jerad Eickhoff (3-3, 2.65 ERA) and the Philadelphia Phillies (0-3) in the first of a three-game division series at Citi Field. Action gets underway at 1:10 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 8 and will air on CSPh, SNY and MLBN.
deGrom gets the start after recording 216.0 innings last year, wrapping up the season with a 17-9 record, 2.58 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 234 strikeouts. Neil Walker (.250 ) continued his strong start to the season Tuesday, going 2 for 4 with one run, one home run, and two RBIs. Eickhoff is on the mound for the Phillies. He pitched 51.0 innings last season, going 3-3 with a 2.65 ERA 1.04 WHIP, and seven strikeouts. Ryan Howard (.333 ) has been doing well to start the season, going 2 for 5 yesterday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable as of now. New York is one of the best in the MLB in terms of steals, swiping two bases. Crossing over to the pitching and defensive side, it’s been a struggle for opposing teams to score runs against the Mets. The 0.0 runs that New York’s pitchers allow per game makes them the second-ranked staff in the NL. The Mets don’t allow many hitters to get on base, ranking second in the league with a 0.882 WHIP.
The Phillies are known for their bats, hitting a league-leading zero extra base hits.
Predictions: SU Winner – NYM
Notes
When Philadelphia is in the lead after the 7th inning, the team has a 0-1 record.
When outhit, both the Mets and the Phillies have records of 0-1.
Ranking 26th in runs, New York has earned five this season. Philadelphia ranks 19th with 10 runs.
Ranking 21st, Philadelphia is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching seven this season. New York ranks in the top 10 at eighth with 11.
When the Mets hit at least one home run, they are 1-0. When the Phillies hit at least one homer, they have a 0-3 record.
