Mets vs. Rays, May 16: Justin Verlander makes Citi Field debut at 7:10 p.m. on SNY
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The Mets are looking to bounce back from Monday's 10-3 loss as they return home to open a homestand against the Tampa Bay Rays at 7:10 p.m. on SNY.
Mets Notes
With Monday's loss, the Mets finished their roadtrip against the Reds and Nationals with a record of 3-4
New York now returns home to open up a six game homestand against the Rays and Guardians
Brandon Nimmo has hit safely in six straight games, going 10-for-25 with a double and three RBI in that span
Pete Alonso has 31 home runs in Interleague play, which is the current franchise record, the previous record holder was Mike Piazza (28)
Starling Marte, who has struggled early on this season, is hitting .357 with a .357 OBP over his last seven games
The Mets have not hit a home run since the second inning on May 10 in Cincinnati
Rays | Mets |
|---|---|
Harold Ramirez, 1B | Brandon Nimmo, CF |
Wander Franco, SS | Francisco Lindor, SS |
Brandon Lowe, 2B | Jeff McNeil, 2B |
Randy Arozarena, LF | Pete Alonso, 1B |
Isaac Paredes, 3B | Tommy Pham, DH |
Josh Lowe, DH | Starling Marte, RF |
Manuel Margot, RF | Brett Baty, 3B |
Mark Canha, LF | |
Jose Siri, CF | Francisco Alvarez, C |
Who is starting for the Mets?
Justin Verlander, who is making his Citi Field debut. In two career starts as an opponent at the stadium, the right-hander has a 4.50 ERA and 1.10 WHIP.
Verlander is coming off an extremely strong second start of the year last week against the Reds. He stretched out to 104 pitches and struck out seven while allowing just one run on two hits over seven innings of work.
Through two outings, he is 1-1 with a 2.25 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, and 12 strikeouts. Verlander will look to keep the high powered Rays offense at bay.
Who is starting for the Rays?
Left-hander Jalen Beeks will get the start as the opener for the Rays in this one. He hasn't thrown more than two innings in an outing yet this season and has a 5.40 ERA.
Beeks will be followed by righty Yonny Chirinos, who is expected to serve as the bulk reliever. Through six outings this season he's posted a 2.22 ERA and 0.99 WHIP.
Chirinos has struggled with walks issuing four in each of his past two outings, and a total of 10 in just 24.1 innings of work.
Upcoming schedule
The Mets and Rays continue this three-game set on Wednesday night at 7:10 p.m.
Tampa is yet to announce a starter, but Kodai Senga (4-2, 4.14 ERA) is scheduled to take the ball for New York.
