The Mets go for the sweep tonight against the Rockies. Last night the Mets got another masterful performance out of Jacob deGrom who pitched 8 shut out innings. Things got dicey in the top of the ninth as the Rockies loaded the bases with 1 out, but the Mets were able to close the door and now Montero looks to lock that door shut against Tyler Matzek.
Rafael Montero is 0-3 over 7 games and 6 starts in his rookie season. He has pitched 32.2 innings with a 5.23 ERA. His last start on August 17th was one of his better starts as he allowed 1 ER over 7.1 innings of work while striking out 6. Overall in the minors this year he has a 3.45 ERA over 86.0 innings of work. He has never faced the Rockies before in a major league game and has never faced anyone on their roster in a major league game.
For the second straight night in a row, the Mets bats will also get to look at a rookie tonight in Tyler Matzek. Overall on the season he is 5-9 over 17 games, 16 starts with 100.0 innings with a 4.32 ERA. He is coming off the best start in his career where he pitched a complete game shutout against the Padres. In total in his last three starts he has pitched 23.0 innings and 2 ER. He has never faced the Mets before in a major league game and has never faced anyone on the Mets roster in a major league game.
Another game of rookie vs rookie! Lets Go Mets!
