The good vibes on the road continued for the New York Mets (96-56) last night. A blowout win over the Oakland Athletics (55-96), combined with a third straight loss for the Atlanta Braves, allowed the Mets to extend their lead in the National League East to 2.5 games. The Mets will look to keep their positive momentum going as they aim to secure a series victory over the Athletics this afternoon. First pitch for today’s game is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. at RingCentral Coliseum.
Right-hander Jacob deGrom (5-2, 2.32 ERA) is set to take the mound for the Mets today. deGrom showcased his brilliance in his last start, striking out 13 batters in 5+ innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, but was stuck with a no-decision after giving up a three-run homer to Oneil Cruz that tied the game. The Mets did rally to win the game after he left. The Athletics will counter with lefty Ken Waldichuck (0-2, 7.13 ERA), who was a key prospect Oakland received from the New York Yankees in the Frankie Montas trade. Waldichuck got hammered by the Houston Astros on Sunday, giving up five runs in 2.2 innings of work to suffer his second loss of the season.
Local Coverage:
Television: SNY
Radio: WCBS
New York Mets Lineup:
Jake on the mound. #LGM
🆚: Oakland
💪: Jacob deGrom
📍: Oakland, CA
🕕: 4:07 p.m.
📺: @SNYtv
📻: @wcbs880
🔗: https://t.co/SwcIispLx6 pic.twitter.com/3QKgiHARnl— New York Mets (@Mets) September 24, 2022
Pre-Game Notes:
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Neither team has faced the opposing starter before.
Brandon Nimmo will get the day off today. Mark Canha will slide over to center field and bat second while Jeff McNeil plays left field and takes Nimmo’s spot on top of the batting order.
Eduardo Escobar, who hit his first career grand slam last night, will bat fifth to help protect Pete Alonso in the lineup.
Luis Guillorme will start at second base today and bat seventh.
The Mets’ magic number to clinch the NL East is 9.
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