The New York Mets (17-11) lost their second straight game to the Atlanta Braves (18-11) last night. The defeat knocked the Mets out of first place, but they may have suffered a bigger loss in the form of Jacob deGrom’s elbow. deGrom left the game after four innings with a hyperextended elbow, and the Mets are waiting for his MRI results while trying to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Braves. First pitch for today’s matinee affair is scheduled for 1:10 pm at Citi Field.
The Mets will send lefty Jason Vargas (0-1, 22.09 ERA) to the mound this afternoon. Vargas had a rough Mets’ debut last Saturday, giving up nine runs in 3.2 innings to take a blowout loss against the San Diego Padres. The Braves will counter with right hander Julio Teheran (1-1, 4.50 ERA). Teheran only lasted three innings in his last start, giving up three runs before leaving with a back injury in a 7-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves bumped Teheran back a day to give him extra rest ahead of this start.
Local Coverage:
Television: SNY
Radio: WOR
New York Mets Lineup:
- 3B Jose Reyes
- RF Jay Bruce
- LF Yoenis Cespedes
- 2B Asdrubal Cabrera
- CF Michael Conforto
- 1B Adrian Gonzalez
- SS Amed Rosario
- C Tomas Nido
- SP Jason Vargas
Pre-Game Notes:
- Teheran faced the Mets back on April 21st, tossing seven shutout innings against them, but didn’t factor in the decision in a game the Braves won 4-3.
- Vargas hasn’t seen the Braves much in his career, allowing one run in three innings of work in two career appearances against them.
- After sitting out against a lefty yesterday, Michael Conforto is back in the Mets’ lineup. Conforto will play center field and bat fifth.
- Todd Frazier, who was critical of the umpires after last night’s loss, will get a day off today. Jose Reyes will bat leadoff and play third.
- Adrian Gonzalez is back in the lineup after sitting against lefty Sean Newcomb last night. Gonzalez will bat sixth and play first base.
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