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On Sunday, Spencer Strider will start for the Atlanta Braves (18-9) against Tylor Megill and the New York Mets (15-12), with first pitch scheduled for 1:40 PM ET at Citi Field.
Keep reading to find out how to watch the Atlanta-New York matchup in the article below.
When is Braves vs. Mets and when does it start?
This matchup between the Braves and Mets is set to start on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Be ready to see the opening pitch at 1:40 PM ET.
Where to watch Braves vs. Mets
The Braves and Mets will hit the diamond at Citi Field for this matchup on April 30, and if you’d like to catch 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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Braves vs. Mets Game Preview
The Braves defeated the Mets 4-0 Sunday, with Max Fried getting the win (5.0 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 7 K) and Matt Olson leading the way offensively (going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI). David Peterson (5.0 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 6 K) took the loss for the Mets.
Braves Stats, Odds & Insights
The Braves have compiled a 16-9 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 64% of those games).
Atlanta ranks fourth in MLB action with 41 home runs. They average 1.5 per game.
The Braves rank third in baseball with a .448 slugging percentage.
Atlanta has a 3.37 team ERA that ranks fifth among all MLB pitching staffs.
Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 10-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.235).
Mets Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Mets have been the underdog eight times and won three of those games.
New York’s 27 home runs rank 19th in Major League Baseball.
The Mets rank 18th in the majors with a .384 team slugging percentage.
New York has the 16th-ranked ERA (4.36) in the majors this season.
The Mets have a combined WHIP of 1.361 as a pitching staff, which ranks 20th in MLB.
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Braves Starter Recent Performance: Spencer Strider
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Marlins | Apr. 24 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| at Padres | Apr. 18 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| vs. Reds | Apr. 12 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| vs. Padres | Apr. 6 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| at Nationals | Apr. 1 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
Mets Starter Recent Performance: Tylor Megill
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Giants | Apr. 23 | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| at Dodgers | Apr. 18 | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| vs. Padres | Apr. 12 | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| vs. Marlins | Apr. 7 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| at Marlins | Apr. 1 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Braves Key Players to Watch
The Braves are sending Strider (3-0) to the mound to make his sixth start of the season. He is 3-0 with a 1.80 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 30 2/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent time out on Monday against the Miami Marlins, the right-hander threw eight scoreless innings while surrendering two hits.
In five games this season, the 24-year-old has a 1.80 ERA and 14.7 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of only .136 to opposing hitters.
Ronald Acuna Jr. leads Atlanta with a .352 batting average. He’s also hit four homers and has 14 RBI.
Olson leads Atlanta in home runs (eight) and runs batted in (25) this season while batting .252.
Ozzie Albies has 26 hits this season and a slash line of .252/.304/.495.
Mets Key Players to Watch
The Mets’ Megill (3-1) will make his sixth start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he gave up four earned runs and allowed six hits in four innings against the San Francisco Giants.
The 27-year-old has pitched in five games this season with an ERA of 3.96 and 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .258.
Pete Alonso has racked up a team-best 10 home runs and 25 runs batted in.
Brandon Nimmo’s .330 batting average is a team-high mark.
Jeff McNeil has six doubles, a triple, a home run and 15 walks while batting .298.
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