Mets welcome Diamondbacks as they continue their extended home victory spree, reaching an impressive 8 wins.
Head-to-Head: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets
New York; Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
Pitching Matchup: Corbin Burnes (0-1, 4.05 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 25 strikeouts) (Diamondbacks) vs. Kodai Senga (3-1, 1.26 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 25 strikeouts) (Mets)
Sportsbook Line: Diamondbacks -114, Mets -105; over/under is 8 runs
Battle of the Titans: The mighty New York Mets, riding an eight-game home winning streak, square off against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a highly anticipated showdown.
The Mets boast a stellar 21-9 record overall and an impressive 13-1 at home. Their pitching staff leads the majors with a 2.60 collective ERA.
Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks sport a 15-14 record overall and a 7-6 record on the road. They've shown their power at bat, notching an 8-4 record in games where they hit two or more home runs.
Lineup Highlights:
- Pete Alonso leads the Mets with seven home runs and a .664 slugging percentage.
- Francisco Lindor has been on a tear, going 15-for-40 over the past ten games with four home runs and eight runs batted in (RBI).
- Arizona's Eugenio Suarez tops the team with 10 home runs and a .535 slugging percentage.
- Corbin Carroll has been a key contributor with a .304 batting average, three triples, and six RBI over the last 10 games.
What to Watch:
Both teams come into this matchup with their strengths and weaknesses, offering an exciting game that could go either way. With the Mets' home advantage and their dominant pitching, they might have the edge, but the Diamondbacks' powerful offense is sure to make things interesting.
Injury Report:
New York: Multiple players are dealing with injuries, including Brandon Nimmo (illness), Sean Manaea (oblique), A.J. Minter (lat), Jose Siri (shin), Paul Blackburn (knee), Ronny Mauricio (knee), Francelis Montas (lat), Nick Madrigal (shoulder), Andrew Smith (elbow), and Christian Scott (elbow).
Arizona: The Diamondbacks have A.J. Puk (elbow), Ketel Marte (hamstring), Ketel Marte (day-to-day hamstring), Kendall Graveman (back), Jordan Montgomery (elbow), Blake Walston (elbow) on their injured list.
This riveting encounter between the Diamondbacks and Mets promises to be a classic showdown. Stay tuned for an in-depth play-by-play account of the game!
Source: Data Skrive and Sportradar
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