There are games in a season that go down as turning points and last night’s contest may well be one for the 2020 New York Mets (12-14). After blowing a 3-0 lead to the Miami Marlins (9-9), Michael Conforto’s clutch home run in the ninth helped the Mets pick up their third straight win. The Mets will look to wrap up their road trip by sweeping the Marlins tonight, with first pitch for the finale scheduled for 6:10 p.m. at Marlins Park.
The Mets will send right-hander Seth Lugo (1-2, 2.61 ERA) to the mound for his first start since 2018. Lugo, who last pitched on Sunday with an inning of scoreless relief against the Philadelphia Phillies, is taking the rotation spot of Steven Matz. The Marlins will counter with rookie left-hander Daniel Castano (0-1, 4.35 ERA). Castano was solid in his last start, giving up one run in six innings to the Atlanta Braves last Saturday, but was not a factor in the decision. Miami went on to lose the game 2-1.
Local Coverage:
Television: SNY
Radio: WCBS
New York Mets Lineup:
Tonight’s starting lineup. 👇 #LGM pic.twitter.com/E6Rs7MS7GB
— New York Mets (@Mets) August 20, 2020
Pre-Game Notes:
- This is Lugo’s first start since 2018.
- Lugo is 3-0 with a 2.61 ERA in 20 career appearances, including four starts, against the Marlins.
- Castano made his big league debut against the Mets on August 8, giving up five runs (four earned) in 4.1 innings to suffer a loss.
- Pete Alonso and Michael Conforto homered against Castano when he last faced the Mets.
- This is the last game of the season the Mets will play in Miami.
- This is the last game of the Mets’ seven-game road trip. The Mets have gone 3-3 over the first six games.
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