Jacob deGrom (3-2, 2.80 ERA) and the New York Mets (34-28) meet Juan Nicasio (5-5, 5.34 ERA) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (32-31) in the first of a three-game series at Citi Field. The Pirates enter this series looking to snap a five-game losing streak. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jun. 14 and will air on SNY and RTPT.
In his last start, deGrom pitched 6.0 innings, allowing three runs and striking out nine in a 3-1 loss to the Pirates. Yoenis Cespedes (.282, 34 Rs, 16 HRs, 40 RBIs, 1 SB) continued his strong season Sunday, going 2 for 4 with one RBI. The Pirates were unsuccessful against the Cardinals 9-3 the last time Nicasio pitched. He went 1.0 inning, giving up six runs, striking out two and walking two. Starling Marte (.332, 33 Rs, 5 HRs, 23 RBIs, 19 SBs) has been hitting the ball well, going 2 for 4 Sunday with one RBI.
Notes
Pittsburgh has won 42% (14-19) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, New York has won 56% (10-8) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Pirates are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Mets have an 8-14 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Pirates are 24-7. The Mets have a 24-4 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 28th in runs, New York has earned 229 this season. Pittsburgh ranks sixth with 300 runs.
Ranking 19th, New York is in the bottom half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.717). Pittsburgh ranks in the top 10 at seventh with an OPS of .767.
The Pirates are 18-25 when they allow at least one home run. The Mets perform similarly when they allow one or more homers with a 12-17 record.
