The Mets started off well in Milwaukee but ended on a whimper after a forgettable game in the broiling Sun on Saturday and an error filled affair on Sunday. The Mets mounted a comeback attempt late on Sunday’s game but it was too late. Focusing on today, the Pirates have yet to announce a starting pitcher for tonight. My gut right now says its going to Jameson Taillon, who is supposed to start in Indy tonight, so I’m writing this game preview for him, knowing it may be wrong.
What is for sure is Jacob deGrom will be on the hill for the Mets. Jacob is 3-2 over 10 games and 61.0 innings with a 2.80 ERA. He is coming off of an average start against the Pirates where he allowed 3 ER over 6.0 innings with 9 K’s (it’s a bit odd calling that average, but its really about the runs. 9 K’s were the second most he recorded all season). The Pirates have the following numbers against Jacob:
- McCutchen 3-8
- Mercer 2-8
- Jaso 1-6, 2B
- Polanco 0-5
- Harrison 0-5, 3 K
- Joynce 0-3, 3 K
- Marte 0-2
Jameson Taillon may make the start for the Pirates tonight. He made his major league debut against the Mets last week and was sent down after the game. In that start he allowed 3 ER over 6.0 innings while walking 2 and striking out 3. The Mets have the following numbers against Jameson:
- Cabrera 1-3, 2B
- Cespedes 1-3
- Confort0 0-1, RBI, BB
- De Aza 0-2
- Loney 1-3
- Walker 0-2
- Syndergaard 1-2, 2B
Let’s Go Mets!
