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Mets bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Nationals
TL;DR
The New York Mets aim to end a three-game losing streak against the Washington Nationals. The matchup features Mets pitcher Clay Holmes and Nationals pitcher Zack Littell.
Key points
- Mets are on a three-game losing streak
- Nationals currently third in NL East
- Mets currently fourth in NL East
- Clay Holmes has a 2.10 ERA
- Zack Littell has a 7.56 ERA
New York MetsWashington NationalsClay HolmesZack Littell
Washington Nationals (13-16, third in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (9-19, fourth in the NL East)
New York; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Zack Littell (0-3, 7.56 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, 15 strikeouts); Mets: Clay Holmes (2-2, 2.10 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 19 strikeouts)
LINE: Mets -187, Nationals +156; over/under is 8 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets look to stop their three-game skid when they play the Washington Nationals.
New York is 9-19 overall and 5-10 in home games. The Mets have an 8-4 record in games when they record at least eight hits.
Washington has a 10-6 record in road games and a 13-16 record overall. The Nationals have a 9-3 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.
Tuesday's game is the first time these teams match up this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Luis Robert has two home runs, 13 walks and eight RBIs while hitting .224 for the Mets. Francisco Lindor is 12 for 38 with a double, two home runs and five RBIs over the last 10 games.
Daylen Lile leads the Nationals with a .278 batting average, and has seven doubles, three home runs, 12 walks and 14 RBIs. Jacob Young is 9 for 41 with five RBIs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Mets: 2-8, .231 batting average, 4.85 ERA, outscored by 22 runs
Nationals: 4-6, .206 batting average, 4.02 ERA, outscored by five runs
INJURIES: Mets: Jared Young: 10-Day IL (knee), Jorge Polanco: 10-Day IL (wrist), Francisco Lindor: 10-Day IL (calf), : 60-Day IL (elbow), : 15-Day IL (finger), : 15-Day IL (lat), : 60-Day IL (rib), : 60-Day IL (elbow), Dedniel Nunez: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Q&A
What is the current record of the New York Mets and Washington Nationals?
The New York Mets have a record of 9-19, while the Washington Nationals are at 13-16.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Mets vs. Nationals game?
Clay Holmes will start for the Mets, and Zack Littell will pitch for the Nationals.
What time is the Mets vs. Nationals game scheduled for?
The game is scheduled for Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. EDT.
