Robert Gsellman (1-1, 3.72 ERA) and the New York Mets (69-66) meet Tanner Roark (14-7, 2.87 ERA) and the Washington Nationals (79-55) in the second of a three-game division series at Citi Field. The Nationals won the last game 4-1, and Washington leads the series 1-0. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sep. 3 and will air on MAS2 and SNY.
In his most recent outing, Gsellman pitched 6.0 innings, giving up four runs, striking out five and walking one in a 5-1 loss to the Phillies. Jay Bruce (.251, 67 Rs, 28 HRs, 88 RBIs, 4 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday. The Nationals were victorious the last time Roark pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 7.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out five and walking one in a 4-0 victory over the Phillies. Bryce Harper (.252, 75 Rs, 23 HRs, 76 RBIs, 19 SBs) has been doing well, going 2 for 3 yesterday with two runs, one RBI, and one stolen base.
Notes
New York has won 48% (25-27) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Washington has won 59% (34-24) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Nationals are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded 10 strikeouts. The Mets have a record of 20-23 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they are outhit, the Mets are 18-51. The Nationals have a 13-32 record when opponents outhit them.
Washington ranks in the top 10 of the league at eighth when it comes to home runs, hitting 176 this season. New York ranks in the top five with 181.
Ranking 16th, New York is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 413 this season. Washington ranks in the top 10 at sixth with 454.
When the Mets hit at least one home run, they are 60-36, well-matched with the Nationals who are 61-31 when hitting one or more homers.
