The New York Mets (54-67) snapped their five game losing streak last night by picking up an 8-1 win over the Miami Marlins (59-62). Rafael Montero allowed one run in six innings of work to finally earn a win over a National League East foe while Wilmer Flores and Kevin Plawecki each launched two run homers in the win. The Mets will look to secure a series victory this afternoon as they wrap up their weekend set with the Marlins today. First pitch for the finale is scheduled for 1:10 pm at Citi Field.
The Mets will send their ace, right hander Jacob deGrom (13-6, 3.35 ERA), to the mound this afternoon. deGrom suffered a loss in his last start, giving up five runs in 7.1 innings against the New York Yankees last Tuesday. The Marlins will counter with left hander Adam Conley (5-5, 5.32 ERA). Conley picked up his fifth win of the year last Monday, allowing three runs in 6.1 innings to defeat the San Francisco Giants.
Local Coverage:
Television: SNY
Radio: WOR
New York Mets Lineup:
- CF Juan Lagares
- RF Michael Conforto
- LF Yoenis Cespedes
- 3B Wilmer Flores
- C Travis d’Arnaud
- SS Amed Rosario
- 1B Dominic Smith
- 2B Gavin Cecchini
- SP Jacob deGrom
Pre-Game Notes:
- deGrom has faced the Marlins once this season, allowing two runs in seven innings of work, but did not factor in the decision.
- Conley is 1-1 with a 3.75 ERA in three appearances (two starts) against the Mets this season.
- With a lefty on the mound, the Mets will sit Brandon Nimmo. Juan Lagares will start in center field today and bat leadoff.
- Travis d’Arnaud is back in the lineup after resting last night. d’Arnaud will catch and bat seventh.
- The Mets will give Asdrubal Cabrera the day off today. Gavin Cecchini will start at second base for the first time since his recall from the minors and bat eighth.
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