Mets vs. Guardians, May 21: Max Scherzer starts first game of split doubleheader at 1:40 p.m.

After Saturday's postponement, the Mets host the Cleveland Guardians for Game One of a split doubleheader at Citi Field on Sunday at 1:40 p.m.

Mets Notes

• Gary Sanchez makes his Mets debut, catching and hitting eighth in the order. The 30-year-old was recently called up after signing a minor-league contract

• The Mets have won three straight games and are 3-1 on their current homestand

• The Mets have swept seven of their last 14 doubleheaders, including five doubleheader sweeps last season

• With a win in Game One, the Mets would be back above the .500 mark for the first time since May 5

Who is starting for the Mets?

Max Scherzer, who is coming off a solid outing against the Washington Nationals his last time out. After having his start pushed back due to neck spasms, Scherzer allowed one earned run over 5.0 innings, striking out six and walking two. Perhaps most importantly, he came out of the game feeling healthy.

Overall, it's been a strange season for Scherzer due to injuries and a suspension. Over his six starts, he's pitched to a 4.88 ERA and 5.65 FIP.

Who is starting for the Guardians?

RHP Tanner Bibee, who is making just the fifth start of his major league career.

The 24-year-old rookie is coming off of a dazzling performance against the Los Angeles Angels his last time out, when he went 7.2 innings and allowed one earned run on two hits to go along with seven strikeouts.

Upcoming schedule

The Mets and Guardians play the second game of their split doubleheader on Sunday night at 7:10 p.m.

It will be a matchup of Cy Young winners, as Justin Verlander faces Shane Bieber.