Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
Tuesday, May 2, 2022 • 3:10 P.M. • Game 1
Citi Field • Flushing, NY
RHP Charlie Morton (1-2, 7.00) vs. LHP David Peterson (0-0, 0.64)
SNY • WCBS 880 AM • ESPN 1050
The Mets attempt to bounce back from last night’s close loss as they play two games against the Braves this afternoon and evening in Queens.
Last night, the Mets couldn’t find the big hit with runners in scoring position after faced some missed calls from umpires on their way to a loss. Trevor May, who allowed a big inning to break things open for Atlanta, announced after the game that he didn’t feel right and was going for an MRI. Former Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud got the big hit and former Mets pitcher Collin McHugh shut things down against the Mets, which added to the story from last night.
In addition to all of that, the Mets found out less than our before game time that Showalter was suspended due to Yoan Lopez throwing at (but not hitting) Kyle Schwarber. (López was suspended three games.) The Mets are now 0-2 this season without Showalter.
Mets Lineup
The big southpaw is back up for game one of today’s doubleheader. #LGM pic.twitter.com/XR2NBrm91J
— Metsmerized Online (@Metsmerized) May 3, 2022
The Mets bats will get their first look this year at Charlie Morton.
In four starts and 18 innings this season, he has a 7.00 ERA, 5.75 FIP, 1.778 WHIP and a 59 ERA+. He is coming off of a start against the Cubs where he allowed three runs on four hits and four walks over two and a third innings. Morton faced the Mets five times last season, totaling 26 2/3 innings, with a 2.36 ERA and 0.713 WHIP. He struck out 34 Mets batters during that stretch.
The Mets have the following numbers against Morton:
- Francisco Lindor 2-24, 2 2B, 8 K
- Dominic Smith 3-12, HR, 4 K
- Starling Marte 2-12, 2 BB, 4 K
- Eduardo Escobar 1-9, BB, 3 K
- Jeff McNeil 2-7, HR, 3 K
- James McCann 1-8, HR, 5 K
- Pete Alonso 2-7, 2B
- Brandon Nimmo 0-6, BB, 2 K
- Mark Canha 1-4, K
Braves Lineup
Let's play 2️⃣!#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/IFcG5kky20
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 3, 2022
David Peterson will start things off this afternoon.
Over three games and two starts this year, Peterson has tossed 14 innings with a 0.64 ERA, 2.72 FIP, 1.00 WHIP and a 595 ERA+. Peterson is coming off of a strong start against the Diamondbacks where he pitched into the 6th inning. So far this season he has tossed 58, 80 and then 65 pitches. Peterson hasn’t started a game in the majors since April 22, and his start at Triple-A Syracuse did not go well (seven earned runs in 4 2/3 innings). Last year against the Braves he allowed nine runs from 13 hits and two walks over 7 2/3 innings.
The Braves have the following career numbers against Peterson:
- Ronald Acuna Jr. 1-7, HR, 4 BB, 2 K
- Dansby Swanson 2-9, 4 K
- Marcell Ozuna 0-7, BB, 3 K
- Austin Riley 4-8, 3 2B, 3 K
- Ozzie Albies 2-7
- Travis d’Arnaud 0-5, BB, 3 K
- Adam Duvall 4-5, 2 2B, HR, K
Game Notes
Discussing his suspension Monday night, Buck Showalter said, “It’s funny, we’re the ones getting hit and we’re the ones getting punished. It’s kind of strange.”
Right-hander Trevor May placed on the 15-day IL with right triceps inflammation. Right-hander Adonis Medina has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse.
Let’s go Mets!
