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Mets vs. Marlins, April 8: Kodai Senga makes home debut on SNY at 4:10 p.m.

Apr 2, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (34) pitches against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at loanDepot Park.
Apr 2, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (34) pitches against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at loanDepot Park. / Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports

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The Mets continue their three-game series at Citi Field against the Miami Marlins on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. on SNY.


Mets Notes

  • Jeff McNeil celebrates his 31st birthday today, as he's homered on each of his last two birthdays.

  • Prior to today's game, McNeil will be presented his 2022 Silver Slugger Award by Mets coaches Eric Chavez, Jeremy Barnes and Eric Hinske.

  • Buck Showalter said prior to the game that Francisco Alvarez will start at catcher on Sunday

  • The Mets have yet to commit an error this season, setting a franchise record for the longest the team has gone without committing an error. The previous high was the 1985 Mets, who did not commit an error in their first seven games.

  • New York drew 12 walks yesterday, tied for the fourth-most in franchise history in a nine-inning game -- the last time was on May 18, 1997 vs. Colorado.. The Mets rank second in the majors with 40 free passes this season and Brandon Nimmo ranks second in the majors with 10 walks.



MARLINS

METS

Jazz Chisholm Jr., CF

Brandon Nimmo, CF

Garrett Cooper, 1B

Starling Marte, RF

Luis Arraez, 2B

Francisco Lindor, SS

Jorge Soler, DH

Pete Alonso, DH

Jean Segura, 3B

Mark Canha, 1B

Avisail Garcia, RF

Jeff McNeil, 2B

Bryan De La Cruz, LF

Tommy Pham, LF

Nick Fortes, C

Eduardo Escobar, 3B

Jon Berti, SS

Tomas Nido, C


Who is starting for the Mets?

Kodai Senga, who earned his first career MLB victory last time out against the Marlins on April 2. The right-hander dazzled with eight strikeouts over 5.1 innings of work, allowing just one run on three hits with three walks.

Who is starting for the Marlins?

Trevor Rogers, who lost his first outing of the season against the Mets on April 2. The Left-hander allowed four runs on three hits, including a home run to Tommy Pham, over 4.1 innings with four strikeouts and two walks.

Upcoming schedule

The Mets wrap up their series against the Miami Marlins on Sunday at 1:40 p.m. on SNY.

Carlos Carrasco gets the ball for the Mets, while the Marlins have yet to announce a starter.