Wednesday, July 31, 2024 • 1:10 PM
Citi Field • Flushing, NY
RHP Pablo López (9-7, 4.73) vs. LHP Luis Severino (7-3, 3.58)
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The Mets only scored two runs on Tuesday night, but two runs were all they needed to beat the Twins 2-0. Now, the Mets look to sweep the Twins before leaving town for the West Coast.
Last night, every team in the National League that is in the wild card race and has a winning record won, keeping the standings unchanged (Braves +.5, Mets, Padres, Diamondbacks -0.5, Pirates -2, Cardinals -2).
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Luis Severino has a 3.58 ERA, 4.16 FIP, 1.202 WHIP and a 109 ERA+ over 120 2/3 innings. Over his last three starts, he has allowed only four runs from 13 hits while striking out 17 batters over 17 1/3 innings (2.08 ERA, 3.10 FIP). The Twins have the following career numbers against Severino:
The Mets will face an old foe this afternoon in Pablo López. López made his major league debut with the Marlins back in 2018 and stayed with the Marlins through 2022. He was part of a blockbuster winter trade with Luis Arráez. This season López has a 4.73 ERA, 3.70 FIP, 1.144 WHIP and an 87 ERA+. In his last three starts, he has allowed only five runs from 14 hits while striking out 19 batters over 19 innings (2.37 ERA, 3.16 FIP). The Mets have the following career numbers against López:
Before the game, the Mets activated right-handed reliever Huascar Brazobán. They also optioned relievers Matt Gage and Tyler Zuber to Triple-A Syracuse.
Paul Blackburn will make his Mets debut on Friday as the starter vs the Angels.
Reed Garrett hit 97 mph and “looked good” during a live session on Wednesday and will pitch for Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.
Sean Reid-Foley joins Double-A Binghamton on Wednesday as he continues his rehab assignment.
Let’s go Mets!
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