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Tuesday, September 13, 2022 • 7:10 P.M.
Citi Field • Queens, NY
RHP Adrian Sampson (1-5. 3.76 ERA) vs. RHP Jacob deGrom (5-1, 1.66 ERA)
SNY • WCBS 880 AM • ESPN 1050

The Mets lost a frustrating game against the Cubs last night 5-2. At multiple points last night the Mets were able to load up the bases, but then couldn’t take advantage of those situations. Luckily, the Braves lost last night 3-2 against the Giants, extended their losing streak to three games and keeping them 1.5 games back in the standings.

That being said, the Mets really do need to win today.

Mets Lineup

The Mets bats will face off tonight against Adrian Sampson.

He has pitched in 16 games, including 14 starts this year totaling 76 2/3 innings with a 3.76 ERA, 3.83 FIP, 1.291 WHUP and a 112 ERA+. Over his last three starts he has allowed four runs over 14 1/3 innings on 14 hits and three walks. Sampson held the Mets this season to two runs from six hits and three walks over 5 1/3 innings.

The Mets have the following career numbers against him:

Cubs Lineup

The Mets will turn to Jacob deGrom to get a crucial win.

Over 43 1/3 innings this season, deGrom has a 1.66 ERA, 1.39 FIP, 0.554 WHIP and a 237 ERA+. Over his last three starts he has allowed only two runs in 20 innings on the mound while scattering nine hits and and two walks across those innings. Both runs have come on solo homers. Jacob faced the Cubs last year, pitching three perfect innings with eight strikeouts and then had to leave the game early due to injury.

The Cubs have the following career numbers against deGrom:

Game Notes

The Mets will have Max Scherzer either throw a sim game or make a start for Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday to test his oblique. He can come off the injured list on Monday.

Let’s go Mets!