Tylor Megill will take the ball for the New York Mets (82-68) when they host starting pitcher Mitchell Parker and the Washington Nationals (68-82) on Tuesday, with first pitch at 7:10 p.m. ET.
The article below will provide you with everything you need to know to watch New York take on Washington.
When is Mets vs. Nationals and when does it start?
Where to watch Mets vs. Nationals
The Mets and Nationals will take to the diamond at Citi Field for this matchup on Sept. 17, and if you want to see the event 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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Mets vs. Nationals Game Preview
Reed Garrett (1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 K) was credited with the win in the Mets’ 2-1 victory over the Nationals yesterday. Tyrone Taylor led the way offensively, going 1-for-3 with a double. Jacob Barnes (0.1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 K) was handed the loss for the Nationals.
Mets Stats, Odds & Insights
The Mets have won 59.3% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (54-37).
New York is fifth-best in baseball with 189 total home runs.
The Mets rank 11th in MLB, slugging .415.
New York’s 3.94 team ERA ranks 15th among all MLB pitching staffs.
The Mets have the 17th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.263).
Nationals Stats, Odds & Insights
The Nationals have entered the game as underdogs 122 times this season and won 53, or 43.4%, of those games.
Washington ranks 29th in Major League Baseball with just 127 home runs as a team.
Fueled by 399 extra-base hits, the Nationals rank 23rd in MLB with a .378 slugging percentage this season.
Washington pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.27 ERA this year, which ranks 22nd in MLB.
Nationals pitchers have a 1.335 WHIP this season, fifth-worst in the majors.
Mets Starter Recent Performance: Tylor Megill
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Blue Jays | Sept. 9 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
vs. Red Sox | Sept. 4 | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
at White Sox | Aug. 30 | 5.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
vs. Twins | July 31 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
vs. Braves | July 27 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Nationals Starter Recent Performance: Mitchell Parker
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Marlins | Sept. 12 | 6.1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
at Pirates | Sept. 7 | 3.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
vs. Cubs | Sept. 1 | 6.0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
vs. Yankees | Aug. 26 | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
vs. Rockies | Aug. 21 | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Mets Key Players to Watch
Megill gets the start for the Mets, his 13th of the season. He is 3-5 with a 4.48 ERA and 73 strikeouts through 62 1/3 innings pitched.
The righty last pitched on Monday, Sept. 9 against the Toronto Blue Jays, when he threw six scoreless innings while giving up one hit.
The 29-year-old has amassed a 4.48 ERA and 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings in 13 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .236 to his opponents.
Francisco Lindor leads New York in runs batted in with 86 while batting .271, which is also best on the team.
Pete Alonso leads New York in home runs with 32 while driving in 81 runs and slugging .465.
Brandon Nimmo has collected 119 base hits, an OBP of .336 and a slugging percentage of .392 this season.
Nationals Key Players to Watch
The Nationals will send Parker (7-9) to the mound for his 28th start this season.
The left-hander’s last appearance was on Thursday, when he threw 6 1/3 innings against the Miami Marlins, giving up no earned runs while allowing three hits.
The 24-year-old has pitched in 27 games this season with an ERA of 4.24 and 8 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .254.
C.J. Abrams leads the Nationals with 20 home runs and 65 runs batted in.
Luis Garcia has a club-best 65 runs batted in and .281 batting average.
Keibert Ruiz is hitting .232 with 21 doubles, 13 home runs and 16 walks.
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