After winning five games in a row, the New York Mets (74-64) play at home against the Boston Red Sox (70-68) at 7:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
The Mets will call on David Peterson (8-1) against the Red Sox and Kutter Crawford (8-12).
Mets vs. Red Sox Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 7:10 p.m. ET
Where: Citi Field in Queens, New York
How to Watch on TV: NESN
Probable Pitchers: Peterson – NYM (8-1, 2.83 ERA) vs Crawford – BOS (8-12, 4.12 ERA)
Mets vs. Red Sox Odds
Mets to win: -139
Red Sox to win: +117
Spread: Mets -1.5
Total: 7.5 runs
Mets vs. Red Sox Pitcher Performance
Peterson |
|
Crawford |
16 |
GS |
28 |
8-1 |
W-L |
8-12 |
2.83 |
ERA |
4.12 |
92.1 |
IP |
155 |
39 |
BB |
42 |
70 |
SO |
141 |
Mets Probable Starting Pitcher: David Peterson
Peterson (8-1 with a 2.83 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 92 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Mets, his 17th of the season.
The left-hander last appeared on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, when he tossed seven innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up seven hits.
The 29-year-old has an ERA of 2.83, with 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings, in 16 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .242 batting average against him.
Peterson is aiming for his fifth straight quality start.
Peterson will try to continue a 10-game streak of going five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.8 frames per outing).
He has had two appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
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Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Kutter Crawford
The Red Sox’s Crawford (8-12) will make his 29th start of the season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Thursday, when he threw 6 2/3 innings against the Toronto Blue Jays, giving up two earned runs while allowing six hits.
The 28-year-old has pitched to a 4.12 ERA this season with 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.4 walks per nine across 28 games.
In 28 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in 12 of them.
In 28 starts this season, Crawford has lasted five or more innings 23 times, with an average of 5.5 innings per appearance.
He has six appearances with no earned runs allowed in 28 chances this season.
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