MMO Game Thread: Mets vs Braves, 7:20 PM

Monday, August 15, 2022 • 7:20 PM
Truist Park Atlanta, Georgia
RHP Carlos Carrasco (13-4, 3.76) vs. RHP Spencer Strider (6-4, 3.11)
SNY • WCBS 880 AM

Another big week starts today at Mets Land. The Mets traveled to Atlanta to start his four-game series with the Braves after beating the Phillies yesterday. The Mets currently lead him 5.5 games in this division, and this week is a great opportunity to extend that lead. The Mets and Braves clashed in a five-game series just over a week before him, and the Mets took his four of his five games, giving themselves the breathing room they’re currently enjoying. .

Mets lineup

Does anyone else smell cookies? 🍪

Here’s how the Mets line up for the first of four against the Braves. #LGM pic.twitter.com/1owibf4X0E

— Metsmerized Online (@Metsmerized) August 15, 2022

Braves lineup

Big Series vs. Mets Starts Tonight @Truist Park!#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/72VcIOaou4

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 15, 2022

Carlos Carrasco starts series for Mets. In 22 starts and 124 1/3 innings, Carrasco has a 3.76 ERA, 3.42 FIP, 1.279 WHIP, and a 106 ERA+. However, he allowed 15 RBIs to 5 runs (ERA 3.55, FIP 3.28) on 11 hits and 2 walks. innings job. Looking to the beginning of July, Carrasco has started seven games and his ERA is 1.69.

In the overall matchup against the Braves, Carrasco allowed 3 runs in 14 innings, allowing 10 hits and 3 walks, striking out 11 batters. The Braves have the following career numbers for him:

• Eddie Rosario 12-37, 2 2B, 2 HR, 5 BB, 9 K
• Robbie Grossman 5-15, 2 2B, 4 BB, 3 K
• Ehire Adrianza 2-13, 4K
• Matt Olson 5-11, 2 2B, 2 HR, BB, K
• Orlando Alcia 1-9, 2B, 2 BB, 4 K
• Dansby Swanson 0-9, 3 K
• Adam Duvall 2-8, 2B, K
• Travis Darneau 2-7, 3 K
• Austin Riley 0-6, BB, 3 K
• Ronald Acuna Jr. 2-6, 2B, HR, BB, K
• Marcel Ozuna 1-6, K
• William Contreras 2-5, HR, K

Spencer Strider can get a fresh start against the lucky Mets. The Striders started the final game of the series against the Mets against deGrom. After the game, Strider made comments that diverted his performance to the Mets being lucky and receiving more calls. I’m sure he’ll be fine tonight, and the Mets hitter will probably be fine as well.

With 13 starts in over 24 games this season, Strider has pitched 89 2/3 innings with a 3.11 ERA, 1.97 FIP, 1.048 WHIP and a 135+ ERA. Last time against the Mets, in 2 2/3 innings, he allowed 4 runs on 6 hits and walked 2, allowing 5 RBIs. In 4 2/3 innings he had five hits and in the final game he raised his ERA of the season from 2.79 he had to 3.11. The Mets have the following career numbers against him:

• Francisco Lindor 4-7, 3B, K
• Brandon Nimo 3-6, HR, BB
• Pete Alonso 1-4, 2B, 2 BB, 3 K
• Mark Cana 2-4, 2B, BB, 2 K
• Daniel Vogelbach 0-4, BB, 3 K
• Luis Guerme 1-3, 2 K
• Jeff McNeill 0-3
• Eduardo Escobar 1-1, 2B, BB
• Starling Marte 0-2, K

Let’s go mets!