The New York Mets are set to face the Washington Nationals in an effort to break their three-game losing streak. This matchup will occur on Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. EDT in New York.
Mets vs. Nationals: Game Details
- Date: Tuesday
- Time: 7:10 p.m. EDT
- Location: New York
Current Standings
- Washington Nationals: 13 wins, 16 losses (3rd in NL East)
- New York Mets: 9 wins, 19 losses (4th in NL East)
Pitching Matchup
- Nationals: Zack Littell (0-3, 7.56 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, 15 strikeouts)
- Mets: Clay Holmes (2-2, 2.10 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 19 strikeouts)
Betting Lines
- Line: Mets -187, Nationals +156
- Over/under: 8 runs
Team Performance
The Mets currently hold a 9-19 overall record and have struggled at home with a 5-10 mark. They perform well when recording at least eight hits, achieving an 8-4 record under those circumstances. Conversely, the Nationals have a 10-6 record in road games and stand at 13-16 overall. Notably, they dominate when they have more hits, posting a 9-3 record in such games.
Recent Trends
- Mets Last 10 Games: 2-8, .231 batting average, 4.85 ERA, outscored by 22 runs
- Nationals Last 10 Games: 4-6, .206 batting average, 4.02 ERA, outscored by 5 runs
Player Highlights
- Mets:
- Luis Robert: 2 home runs, .224 batting average, 13 walks, 8 RBIs
- Francisco Lindor: 12 for 38, 2 home runs, 5 RBIs over last 10 games
- Nationals:
- Daylen Lile: .278 batting average, 7 doubles, 3 home runs, 14 RBIs
- Jacob Young: 9 for 41 with 5 RBIs over past 10 games
Injury Reports
- Mets Injuries:
- Jared Young: 10-Day IL (knee)
- Jorge Polanco: 10-Day IL (wrist)
- Francisco Lindor: 10-Day IL (calf)
- Multiple players on 60-Day IL due to elbow, rib, and lat injuries
- Nationals Injuries:
- Clayton Beeter: 15-Day IL (forearm)
- Trevor Williams, Josiah Gray, and others on 60-Day IL due to various injuries
This game marks the first matchup of the season between the Mets and Nationals as both teams seek to improve their fortunes in the MLB season.
