Game Preview: Diamondbacks vs Mets

For the first time in 2022, the Mets are coming home!

The Mets have a lot to celebrate today during their home opener. Before the game there will be a ceremony revealing the statue of Tom Seaver in front of the ball park. Today is also the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s historic major league debut, breaking the color barrier.

The Mets are returning home after taking three games in a four game set from the Nationals and two games in a three game set from the Phillies. They currently have a +15 run differential and they will look to expand that differential today as they take on the Diamondbacks.

On the hill for the Mets is Chris Bassitt who is coming off of a great Mets debut. In his first game of the season he held the Nationals to three hits and one walk while striking out eight batters of six innings of work. Chis faced the Diamondbacks twice last year. In April he allowed two runs from two hits and five walks over five innings of work. In June he also allowed two runs, but this time over seven innings. The Diamondbacks have the following numbers against him:

Ketel Marte 2-13, 2 BB
David Peralta 3-8, 2B, HR, BB, 2 K
Christian Walker 3-6, HR
Nick Ahmed 0-3, BB, K
Madison Bumgarner 1-2, HR, BB, K
Carson Kelly 1-3, K
Josh Rojas 0-3, K

The Mets draw the veteran Zach Davies in the series opener. Davies, a long time pitcher with the Brewers is now on the Diamondbacks after stints with the Padres and the Cubs the last couple of years. In his first start this season he allowed two runs from four hits and three walks over five innings. Last year he posted a 5.78 ERA, 5.45 FIP, 1.601 WHIP and a 74 ERA+ over 148 innings. This includes 75 walks which led the league. In his only start against the Mets last season he allowed two runs on five hits and two walks over four innings. The Mets have the following numbers against him: