NEWSLETTER
On Sunday, Ryan Pepiot will take the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays (16-18) versus Luis Severino and the New York Mets (16-17), with first pitch scheduled for 1:40 PM ET at Tropicana Field.
If you’re intending to watch this game, keep reading for TV and streaming options for the Tampa Bay-New York matchup.
When is Rays vs. Mets and when does it start?
Where to watch Rays vs. Mets
The Rays and Mets will hit the field at Tropicana Field for this matchup on May 5, and if you want to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on SNY.
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Rays vs. Mets Game Preview
Jason Adam (1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 K) registered the win in the Rays’ 3-1 victory over the Mets yesterday. Isaac Paredes led the way offensively, going 2-for-3 with an RBI. Adam Ottavino (0.2 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 K) was handed the loss for the Mets.
Rays Stats, Odds & Insights
The Rays have won 44% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (11-14).
Tampa Bay ranks 25th in MLB with 27 total home runs.
The Rays have the fifth-lowest slugging percentage in MLB (.355).
Tampa Bay has a 4.63 team ERA that ranks 25th among all MLB pitching staffs.
The Rays have the 22nd-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.326).
Mets Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Mets have been the underdog 14 times and won six, or 42.9%, of those games.
New York has hit 34 homers this season, which ranks 14th in the majors.
The Mets rank 18th in the majors with a .372 team slugging percentage.
New York pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.64 ERA this year, 10th-best in baseball.
The Mets have a combined WHIP of 1.293 as a pitching staff, which ranks 19th in MLB.
Rays Starter Recent Performance: Ryan Pepiot
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Brewers | April 29 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| vs. Tigers | April 23 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Angels | April 18 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| vs. Giants | April 13 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| at Rockies | April 7 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Mets Starter Recent Performance: Luis Severino
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Cubs | April 29 | 8.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| at Giants | April 23 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Pirates | April 17 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Royals | April 12 | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| at Reds | April 6 | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
Rays Key Players to Watch
Pepiot makes the start for the Rays, his seventh of the season. He is 3-2 with a 3.12 ERA and 38 strikeouts through 34 2/3 innings pitched.
The right-hander’s most recent appearance was on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when he tossed six scoreless innings while allowing two hits.
The 26-year-old has an ERA of 3.12, with 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in six games this season. Opponents have a .168 batting average against him.
Paredes is batting .293 this season with a team-high seven home runs and 18 RBI.
Amed Rosario is batting .309 to lead Tampa Bay this season.
Jose Caballero has collected 29 base hits, an OBP of .304 and a slugging percentage of .398 this season.
Mets Key Players to Watch
Severino (2-2) will take to the mound for the Mets and make his seventh start of the season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Monday, when he threw eight innings against the Chicago Cubs, giving up one earned run while allowing one hit.
The 30-year-old has an ERA of 2.31, a 2.82 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.057 in six games this season.
Pete Alonso has collected a team-high eight home runs.
Brandon Nimmo has been productive as he leads his team with 20 runs batted in.
Francisco Lindor is hitting .202 with seven doubles, five home runs and 12 walks.
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