There are some games over the course of a 162-game season that are more difficult to win than others and the New York Mets (45-25) experienced one of those last night. Forced to turn to spot starter Trevor Williams, the Mets found themselves down early and couldn’t stage a comeback against the Houston Astros (42-25), falling 8-2 in the opener of a brief two-game series. The Mets will look to salvage a split as the two teams wrap up their series this afternoon. First pitch for the matinee affair is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. at Minute Maid Park.
Right-hander Carlos Carrasco (8-2, 3.96 ERA) is set to take the mound for the Mets today. Carrasco delivered a quality start last Friday, allowing three runs in 6.1 innings against the Miami Marlins to earn his third win of the season. The Astros will counter with righty Luis Garcia (4-5, 3.41 ERA). Garcia also earned a win in his last start, allowing two runs in six innings against the Texas Rangers last Wednesday to secure his fourth win of the year.
Local Coverage:
Television: SNY
Radio: WCBS
New York Mets Lineup:
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🆚: Houston
💪: @Cookie_Carrasco
📍: Minute Maid Park
🕕: 2:10 p.m.
📺: @SNYtv, @MLBNetwork (out-of-market only)
📻: @wcbs880
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Pre-Game Notes:
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Carrasco is 4-3 with a 3.69 ERA in nine career appearances, including eight starts, against the Mets.
Garcia has never faced the Mets before.
The Mets will play it safe with Jeff McNeil (hamstring) and keep him out of the lineup for a second straight game. Luis Guillorme will start at second base and bat fifth.
Pete Alonso will serve as the DH this afternoon and bat cleanup. Dominic Smith will make his first start at first base since being recalled from the minor leagues and hit eighth.
Jose Altuve (10 for 26, HR, 3 RBI) and Yuli Gurriel (5 for 12, 2 2B, RBI) have done well against Carrasco in the past.
Mark Canha is the only Met with prior experience against Garcia and is 2 for 4 (.500) with a solo home run against him.
The Mets are trying to avoid getting swept in a series for the first time this season today.
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