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Saturday, September 17, 2022 • 7:10 P.M.
Citi Field • Flushing, NY
RHP Bryse Wilson (3-8, 6.03) vs. RHP Chris Bassitt (13-8, 3.44)
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Two in a row! Last night was the second night in a row that Daniel Vogelbach had a big important hit. The Braves had a comeback win of their own last night, so they are still only one game behind the Mets.
Bassitt looks to lead the Mets to a series victory against the Pirates this evening. Over 27 games and 165 innings, Bassitt has posted a 3.44 ERA, 3.55 FIP, 1.152 WHIP, and 114 ERA+. Bassitt is coming off of a rough start against the Cubs where he allowed five runs from five hits (two homers) over 3 2/3 innings. Before that start, he was in the midst of a seven game stretch where he had a 1.75 ERA over 46 1/3 innings.
Pirates Lineup
Tonight's lineup.#LetsGoBucs pic.twitter.com/J0WUvHzThj
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) September 17, 2022
That seven game stretch included a fantastic start against the Pirates in Pittsburgh where he held the Pirates to one run from five hits and a walk over seven innings while striking out 10 batters. The Pirates have the following career numbers against Bassitt:
- Roberto Perez 3-8, K
- Michael Chavis 2-5, 2B, 2 K
- Bryan Reynolds 1-4, BB, K
- Oneil Cruz 1-2, K
- Greg Allen 1-3, 2B, 2 K
- Tucupita Marcano 0-3, K
- Rodolfo Castro 0-2, BB, K
Mets Lineup
The Mets go for another series win today. #LGM pic.twitter.com/dy4Sne6DSz
— Metsmerized Online (@Metsmerized) September 17, 2022
The Mets bats will take on Wilson tonight. Over 21 games and 17 starts this season Wilson has pitched 94 innings with a 6.03 ERA, 5.24 FIP, 1.500 WHIP and a 70 ERA+. In his last six games he has pitched 28 innings with a 6.43 ERA (5.68 FIP) from allowing 21 runs, 20 earned off of 35 hits and six walks. This includes a start against the Mets where the Mets were able to score four runs from seven hits and no walk (two homers) over six innings. The Mets have the following numbers against Wilson:
- Eduardo Escobar 2-7, HR, 2 BB, K
- Tyler Naquin 3-6, 2 HR, 2 K
- Pete Alonso 1-5
- Jeff McNeil 1-5
- Brandon Nimmo 1-4, BB, K
- Mark Canha 0-2
- Francisco Lindor 0-3
- Tomás Nido 1-3, 2B, 2 K
- Daniel Vogelbach 1-2
- James McCann 1-1
Game Notes
MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo reports manager Buck Showalter has starter Max Scherzer officially lined up to face the Milwaukee Brewers Monday night, confirming the ace is “on the board.”
Before the game, the Mets announced that reliever Mychal Givens was placed on the 15-day injured list for undisclosed reasons while also announcing that reliever Stephen Nogosek was reinstated from the 15-day injured list.
Tim Healey of Newsday reports pitcher Tylor Megill is back at Citi Field. Megill confirmed to reporters that his rehab assignment is over, and he will be activated Monday.
Healey of Newsday also reports that outfielder Starling Marte tried to hit and throw two days ago but felt pain in the same right middle finger that he fractured. Marte believes he should be able to return before the end of the season.
Let’s Go Mets!
