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May 21, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
On Friday, May, 27th the (25-23) Los Angeles Dodgers will be on the road to take on the (27-19) New York Mets. “The Crowd” projects a final score of Mets 4.4 – Dodgers 3.6 with an over/under of 8. The Mets are (13-8) at home this season whereas the Dodgers are (12-11) on the road. The Dodgers are (5-5) in their last ten games while the Mets are (6-4).
Starting Pitchers: NYM- DeGrom (3-1, 3.07) vs LAD- Urias (0-0, 0.00)
Batting Stats:
Runs Scored: Dodgers 203 (12th) Mets 178 (23rd)
Batting Average: Dodgers .242 (19th) Mets .235 (23rd)
On Base Percentage: Dodgers.315 (17th) Mets .313 (18th)
Total Bases: Mets 623 (16th) Dodgers 614 (21st)
Stolen Bases: Dodgers 13 (27th) Mets 10 (29th)
Pitching Stats:
Team Earned Run Average: Mets 3.15 (3rd) Dodgers 3.56 (6th)
Batting Average Against: .218 Dodgers (2nd) Mets .251 (16th)
Walks/Hits Per Innings Pitched: Dodgers 1.11 (2nd) Mets 1.21 (5th)
Strikeouts: Dodgers 415 (2nd) Mets 391 (6th)
Saves: Mets 16 (5th) Dodgers 13 (16th)
Fielding Stats:
Errors: Mets 18 (3rd) Dodgers 24 (14th)
These teams are pretty evenly matched statistically but I give the edge to the Mets in this particular match-up because they have ace Jacob DeGrom on the mound. Dodgers’ prized rookie Julio Urias is making his major league debut. Urias has electric stuff but expectations should be kept realistic for his first start in the big leagues. Mets’ outfielder Yoenis Cespedes leads the majors with 15 home runs and his hitting .429 against LHP this season. The Mets have been very solid at home this season and have done well in close games. I’m taking the Mets to win Friday night with DeGrom on the hill.
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