The Mets look to take the series from the Blue Jays tonight in Toronto! Last night was a pitching duel thanks to the best performance of the season from Tylor Megill. Blackburn was scratched from the start early in the afternoon and Megill shined just like how we thought he would after spring training this year. The Braves also lost so now the Mets are sole holders of the last wild card spot and only 1.5 games out of the top spot.
David Peterson looks to continue to his run tonight with his 18th start of the season. Over 98 1/3 innings he has a 2.75 ERA, 3.99 FIP, 1.312 WHIP and a 143 ERA+. Since July 11th Peterson has made 10 starts with a 2.23 ERA (3.54 FIP). In his last six starts he has a 1.63 ERA (3.10 FIP). He reached a season high 11 strikeouts in his last start against the Red Sox. The Blue Jays have the following career numbers against Peterson:
- Vladmir Guerrero Jr. 0-2
- Daulton Varsho 1-4, 2 K
The Mets bats will face an old friend tonight in Chris Bassitt. Bassitt has made 28 starts this season, pitching 157 innings with a 4.30 ERA, 4.06 FIP, 1.427 WHIP and a 95 ERA+. Over his last five starts he has pitched 27 innings with a 6.00 ERA (4.55 FIP). There was one strong start against the Red Sox mixed in there back on August 28th where Bassitt allowed only one run over 6 2/3 innings while striking out 9. The Mets have the following career numbers against him:
- Pete Alonso 0-3
- Francisco Alvarez 1-3
- Harrison Bader 3-8, K
- José Iglesias 1-15, 2B, 2 BB, 2 K
- Francisco Lindor 3-12, HR, 3 K
- Starling Marte 1-8, BB, 2 K
- J.D. Martinez 1-12, 2 BB, K
- Brandon Nimmo 0-3, K
- DJ Stewart 1-3, K
- Tyrone Taylor 0-2
- Luis Torrens 2-4, BB, 2 K
- Mark Vientos 0-3, 2 K
- Jesse Winker 1-2, BB
Three Things To Watch For:
- Hits? For a second straight game the Mets bats struggled to get hits. They had four hits on Sunday with no one in the Mets top five getting any hits. Monday night the Mets offense had only three hits. Chris Bassitt is leading the league in hits allowed this season at 165. Can the Mets use this to propel out of their slump?
- Making the most of a few situations. The Mets really struggled Monday night to get runners on, so they went aggressive on the base paths. Nimmo and Lindor both had stolen bases. The Mets were able to get two runs in the 8th when the Blue Jays tied the game. If the Mets still struggle to get runners on tonight, look for them to be aggressive.
- David Peterson. Peterson has been a savior for the Mets for the last six weeks and will probably cross over 100 innings of work tonight for a third consecutive season. He has a legitimate chance to pass his career high in innings and starts before the season is done.
Let’s Go Mets!
