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Mets head into matchup with the Twins on losing streak
TL;DR
The New York Mets face the Minnesota Twins after a disappointing 11-game losing streak. The matchup is set for Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. EDT.
Key points
- Mets have lost 11 straight games
- Twins are 11-11, third in AL Central
- Mets are 7-15, fifth in NL East
- Game scheduled for Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. EDT
- Starting pitchers: McLean for Mets, Woods Richardson for Twins
New York MetsMinnesota TwinsNolan McLeanSimeon Woods Richardson
Minnesota Twins (11-11, third in the AL Central) vs. New York Mets (7-15, fifth in the NL East)
New York; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson (0-3, 6.10 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 11 strikeouts); Mets: Nolan McLean (1-1, 2.28 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, 28 strikeouts)
LINE: Mets -185, Twins +153; over/under is 7 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets enter a matchup against the Minnesota Twins after losing 11 straight games.
New York has a 7-15 record overall and a 3-6 record in home games. The Mets have a 2-8 record in games when they have allowed at least one home run.
Minnesota has an 11-11 record overall and a 4-5 record in road games. The Twins have a 7-2 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.
The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.
TOP PERFORMERS: Francisco Alvarez has a double, four home runs and five RBIs while hitting .268 for the Mets. Francisco Lindor is 11 for 41 with a double and a home run over the last 10 games.
Josh Bell leads the Twins with eight extra base hits (five doubles and three home runs). Byron Buxton is 13 for 43 with a double, three home runs and three RBIs over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Mets: 0-10, .200 batting average, 5.60 ERA, outscored by 38 runs
Twins: 5-5, .241 batting average, 4.00 ERA, outscored opponents by nine runs
INJURIES: Mets: Jared Young: 10-Day IL (knee), Reed Garrett: 60-Day IL (elbow), Joey Gerber: 15-Day IL (finger), : 15-Day IL (lat), : 60-Day IL (rib), : 60-Day IL (elbow), Dedniel Nunez: 60-Day IL (elbow), : 10-Day IL (calf), : 10-Day IL (wrist)
Q&A
What is the current record of the New York Mets?
The New York Mets have a current record of 7-15.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Mets and Twins in their upcoming game?
Nolan McLean will start for the Mets, while Simeon Woods Richardson will pitch for the Twins.
How many games have the Mets lost in a row before facing the Twins?
The Mets have lost 11 consecutive games before their matchup with the Twins.
