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Mets visit the Diamondbacks to open 3-game series
TL;DR
The New York Mets face the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-game series starting Friday at 9:40 p.m. EDT. Mets' Nolan McLean (1-2, 2.97 ERA) is set to pitch against Diamondbacks' Ryne Nelson (1-3, 6.61 ERA).
Key points
- Mets have a record of 14-23
- Diamondbacks have a record of 17-19
- Game starts at 9:40 p.m. EDT
- Nolan McLean has a 2.97 ERA
- Ryne Nelson has a 6.61 ERA
New York MetsArizona DiamondbacksNolan McLeanRyne Nelson
New York Mets (14-23, fifth in the NL East) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (17-19, third in the NL West)
Phoenix; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Nolan McLean (1-2, 2.97 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 51 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (1-3, 6.61 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 28 strikeouts)
LINE: Mets -142, Diamondbacks +119; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks host the New York Mets to open a three-game series.
Arizona is 17-19 overall and 10-8 at home. The Diamondbacks have the eighth-best team slugging percentage in MLB play at .402.
New York has a 14-23 record overall and an 8-11 record on the road. The Mets have an 8-1 record in games when they scored at least five runs.
The matchup Friday is the fourth time these teams square off this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Ildemaro Vargas has seven doubles, two triples and six home runs for the Diamondbacks. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is 11 for 36 with two doubles over the last 10 games.
Mark Vientos ranks second on the Mets with eight extra base hits (four doubles and four home runs). Juan Soto is 11 for 37 with two doubles, a triple, three home runs and five RBIs over the last 10 games.
Q&A
What time does the Mets vs Diamondbacks game start?
The game starts at 9:40 p.m. EDT on Friday.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Mets and Diamondbacks?
Nolan McLean will pitch for the Mets, while Ryne Nelson will pitch for the Diamondbacks.
What is the current record of the Mets and Diamondbacks?
The Mets have a record of 14-23, and the Diamondbacks have a record of 17-19.