Mets @ Royals, August 1: Jose Quintana opens series in Kansas City at 8:10 p.m. on SNY
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Jose Quintana makes his third start of the season as the Mets open a three-game set against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday at 8:10 p.m. on SNY.
Mets Notes
After a busy trade deadline, the Mets made a flurry of roster moves prior to tonight's game
New York finished July with the second-best record (14-9) in the NL
Brandon Nimmo was scratched from tonight's starting lineup
Francisco Alvarez posted eight homers, 16 RBI, and a .974 OPS across 20 July games
The 21-year-old is tied for second among rookies with an even 20 homers on the year
Pete Alonso was named NL Player of the Week for the final week of July after recording two multi-home run games in wins over the Yankees and Nationals
The slugger has a hit in eight of his last 10 games and he’s posted four homers, 13 RBI, and a 1.118 OPS over that stretch
METS | ROYALS |
|---|---|
Jeff McNeil, LF | Maikel Garcia, 3B |
Francisco Alvarez, C | Bobby Witt Jr., SS |
Francisco Lindor, SS | MJ Melendez, RF |
Pete Alonso, 1B | Salvador Perez, 1B |
Brett Baty, 3B | Freddy Fermin, C |
Mark Vientos, DH | Matt Duffy, DH |
D.J. Stewart, RF | Edward Olivares, LF |
Rafael Ortega, CF | Samad Taylor, 2B |
Danny Mendick, 2B | Kyle Isbel, CF |
Who is starting for the Mets?
Jose Quintana takes the ball for the Mets in the series opener making his third start of the season. The left-hander is 0-2 through two starts with a 3.27 ERA and 1.36 WHIP.
While he's taken a pair of losses each time out, Quintana has thrown well in his first two starts. He did well to limit the damage his last time out as he held the Yankees to just three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five across six innings.
Quintana was able to work up to 94 pitches so he should be capable of handling a full workload the rest of the way.
In 32 starts last season with the Pirates and Cardinals, the lefty posted a career-best 2.93 ERA in 165.2 innings pitched. Quintana has allowed two earned runs or less in his last 15 starts dating back to July 2022.
Who is starting for the Royals?
Quintana and the Mets will be opposed by veteran right-hander Zack Greinke in this one.
The 39-year-old has struggled so far in his 20th season in the big leagues. Greinke has pitched to a 5.49 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and 66 strikeouts through 20 starts on the year.
Over his last seven starts, he's posted a 7.20 ERA and 1.57 WHIP. His last time out, Greinke allowed four runs on four hits across just five innings in a loss to the Guardians.
The righty has made nine career starts against the Mets and he's posted a 3.49 ERA during those outings.
Upcoming schedule
The Mets and Royals continue their three-game set at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday at 8:10 p.m. on SNY.
Kodai Senga (7-5, 3.17 ERA) takes the ball for New York against 25-year-old right-hander Alec Marsh (0-5, 7.04 ERA).
