The Mets and Cubs get set to start an exciting series that pits the Mets power arms (deGrom, Syndergaard, Harvey) against the young, talented position players (Bryant, Russel, Rizzo). The Mets are coming off of a game where the bats finally broke out 14 hits, gaining some confidence as several players look to breakout slumps. They’ll get a tall order in game one as the Cubs send out Jon Lester.
Jacob deGrom is 3-3 on the season over 36.2 innings with a 2.95 ERA. He is coming off of a strong start against the Orioles where he pitched 7.0 innings allowing 6 hits and one earned run while walking 1 and striking out 9. Last year he didn’t have much luck against the Cubs allowing 4 earned runs and 5 hits over 5.0 innings one game. The Cubs have the following numbers against Jacob:
- Castro 0-2
- Rizzo 1-3
- Wood 1-2, HR
Jon Lester is 2-2 over 6 starts this season with a 4.04 ERA over 35.2 innings. April was rough for Lester as he ended the month with a 6.23 ERA. Since then he has allowed 4 runs, only 1 earned over 14.0 innings of work. He has made only one career start against the Mets allowing 2 ER over 4 hits and 5.0 innings. Only three current Mets have seen Lester in a game:
- Granderson 11-40, 2 2B, 3B, 2 HR
- Cuddyer 5-17, 2 2B
- Mayberry 2-3
Lets Go Mets!
