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Mets @ Astros, June 21: Tylor Megill toes the rubber at 2:10 p.m. on SNY

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (38) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park

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The Mets look to secure a series win on Wednesday as they take on the Houston Astros at 2:10 p.m. on SNY.


Mets Notes

  • The Mets are seeking their ninth series victory of the season, and their fourth on the road

  • Brett Baty has hit safely in four of his last five games, hitting .333 with four runs, one double, and three RBI during that span

  • Francisco Lindor, who has four home runs over his last 14 games, is two home runs away from 200 for his career

  • In 17 career games against the Astros, Tommy Pham has hit .358 with two homers, nine RBI and 12 runs scored



METS

ASTROS

Brandon Nimmo, CF

Jose Altuve, 2B

Starling Marte, RF

Mauricio Dubon, 1B

Francisco Lindor, SS

Kyle Tucker, RF

Pete Alonso, 1B

Alex Bregman, 3B

Tommy Pham, LF

Yainer Diaz, DH

Jeff McNeil, 2B

Corey Julks, LF

Daniel Vogelbach, DH

Jeremy Pena, SS

Brett Baty, 3B

Chas McCormick, CF

Omar Narvaez, C

Martin Maldonado, C


Who is starting for the Mets?

Tylor Megill, who is coming off a quality start his last time out against the St. Louis Cardinals, allowing just one earned run over 6.0 innings while striking out seven.

It's been an up-and-down season for the tall right-hander, as he's pitched to a 4.83 ERA and 1.609 WHIP in 14 starts.

Who is starting for the Astros?

Cristian Javier, who continues to establish himself as one of the premier young arms in the American League.

The 26-year-old right-hander has pitched to a 2.90 ERA this season, including 6.0 shutout innings against the Washington Nationals in his last start.

Upcoming schedule

The Mets are off on Thursday before beginning a three-game set against the Phillies in Philadelphia, starting on Friday night at 7:05 p.m.

Kodai Senga is scheduled to take the ball against lefty Cristopher Sanchez.