Tonight the Mets open a 3-game series with the Atlanta Braves in a matchup of two incredibly talented young pitchers. 24-year-old Zack Wheeler (10-10, 3.61) takes on 23-year-old righty Julio Teheran (13-12, 2.89) with first pitch at 7:35 from Turner Field.
In his last start Wheeler took the loss in a 10-3 defeat to the Nationals on September 13th at Citi Field. He pitched just 4 innings, allowing seven hits and a season-high tying six earned runs.
Wheeler is 7-2 with a 2.74 ERA in his last 14 starts dating back to June 30th. He has the 12th-lowest ERA (2.74) in the National League since June 30th (minimum 70.0 innings). He is also averaging 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings, ranking ninth in the NL.
Curtis Granderson is hitting .273 (15-55) with four doubles, one triple, two home runs and 12 RBI this month. His 12 RBI are tied for the sixth-most in the NL this month and overall he is sixth in the NL with 75 walks.
Las Vegas 51’s manager Wally Backman joins the Mets pitching staff tonight and will be with the team for their final nine games.
Starting Lineup
- Eric Young, Jr.-LF
- Daniel Murphy-3B
- Travis d’Arnaud-C
- Lucas Duda-1B
- Wilmer Flores-SS
- Curtis Granderson-RF
- Matt den Dekker-CF
- Dilson Herrera-2B
- Zack Wheeler-P
The Mets head down to Atlanta to start a series with the Braves who are in the midst of a playoff race. For the Mets, the Braves have given them fits all year, so it would nice to see the Mets finish strong against their division rival. Tonight Wheeler will get the start for the Amazin’s as the Mets bats will get to see Julio Teheran.
Zack Wheeler is 10-10 over 30 starts and 174.1 innings this year with a 3.61 ERA. After five great starts in a row where Wheeler has posted 30.0 innings with a 2.70 ERA. His last start against the Nationals was not so great as he allowed 6 ER over 4.0 innings. He is 0-2 against the Braves this year with a 3.70 ERA over 4 starts and 24.1 innings while striking out 23. The Braves have the following numbers against Zack:
- Freeman 7-13, 2 2B, HR
- Simmons 4-18
- Heyward 7-19, 2 2B, 2 HR
- C Johnson 2-17
- J Upton 0-18
- BJ Upton 3-10, 2B
- Gattis 1-11, 2B
Julio Teheran is 13-12 this season over 31 starts and 209.0 innings while posting a 2.89 ERA. In his first All-Star season he is coming off of a strong start allowing no earned runs over 8.0 innings in his last start. In three starts against the Mets this year he is 2-1 over 16.2 innings with a 3.78 ERA. The Mets have the following numbers against Julio:
- Duda 4-14, 2B, HR
- Tejada 1-14
- Murphy 2-10, 2B
- E Young 5-11
- Granderson 2-7, HR
- d’Arnaud 1-7
- Lagares 3-8
Lets Go Mets!
