Noah Syndergaard (2-0, 1.69 ERA) and Madison Bumgarner (2-2, 3.64 ERA) take the hill in the last of a three-game series between the New York Mets (15-7) and the San Francisco Giants (12-13) at Citi Field. The Mets won the last game 6-5, continuing an eight-game winning streak. Action begins at 1:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, May. 1 and can be seen on CSBA and SNY.
Syndergaard pitched 6.2 innings in his last outing, surrendering three runs and striking out nine in a 5-3 win over the Reds. Neil Walker (.307, 13 Rs, 9 HRs, 19 RBIs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with two RBIs. Bumgarner went 6.2 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out nine and walking two in a 5-4 win over the Padres in his most recent start. Hunter Pence (.284, 14 Rs, 4 HRs, 19 RBIs) went 1 for 2 yesterday with three RBIs.
The odds for New York and San Francisco are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. The Mets 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. The Mets are one of the best in the MLB in terms of home runs with 33. New York’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.
Offensively, the Giants have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Giants allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span.
The Mets have the edge in the season series, 2-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – NYM
Notes
San Francisco has won 50% (4-4) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, New York has won 67% (4-2) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Giants are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Mets have a 4-2 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Giants are 2-12. The Mets have a 3-6 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 14th in home runs, San Francisco has hit 25 this season. New York ranks fifth with 33 home runs.
New York and San Francisco both rank in the top 10 of the league in hits. New York sits at 10th with 8.68 hits per game and San Francisco ranks eighth with 9.04.
New York and San Francisco both rank in the top 10 of the league for their on-base plus slugging percentage. New York sits at ninth with an OPS of .783, and San Francisco ranks 10th with an OPS of .775.
When the Giants allow at least one home run, they are 4-11. When the Mets allow one or more homers, they have a 4-4 record.
