It certainly looks like the New York Mets (44-23) are in the midst of a special season and this weekend has proven to be a good example of this team’s potential. The Mets picked up their third consecutive win yesterday, topping the Miami Marlins (28-35) 3-2 to climb 21 games above .500 at the earliest point in their season since 1986. The two teams are set to continue their wraparound series today with first pitch for this afternoon’s game scheduled for 1:40 p.m. at Citi Field.
Right-hander Chris Bassitt (5-4, 4.01 ERA) is set to take the mound for the Mets today. Bassitt bounced back in a big win in his last start, tossing eight shutout innings against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday to earn his fifth win of the season. The Marlins will counter with their ace, righty Sandy Alcantara (6-2, 1.68 ERA). Alcantara pitched very well against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, allowing just two runs in 7.2 innings of work, but was not a factor in the decision as Miami went on to lose the game 5-2.
Local Coverage:
Television: WPIX
Radio: WCBS
New York Mets Lineup:
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🆚: Miami
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📍: @CitiField
🕕: 1:40 p.m.
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Pre-Game Notes:
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Bassitt has never faced the Marlins before.
Alcantara is 2-4 with a 2.82 ERA in 10 career starts against the Mets.
Mark Canha will get the day off. Jeff McNeil will start in left field and bat fifth while Luis Guillorme starts at second base and hits seventh.
J.D. Davis (4 for 10, 2 2B), Francisco Lindor (4 for 12, 2B, RBI), and McNeil (7 for 23, HR, 2 RBI) have good numbers against Alcantara.
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