The Washington Nationals (68-81) kick off a three-game series on Monday against the New York Mets (81-68). The contest starts at 7:10 p.m. ET at Citi Field.
The Mets will look to Sean Manaea (11-5) against the Nationals and Jake Irvin (10-12).
Mets vs. Nationals Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Monday, September 16, 2024 at 7:10 p.m. ET
Where: Citi Field in Queens, New York
How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
Probable Pitchers: Manaea – NYM (11-5, 3.35 ERA) vs Irvin – WSH (10-12, 4.19 ERA)
Mets vs. Nationals Odds
Mets to win: -194
Nationals to win: +162
Spread: Mets -1.5
Total: 7.5 runs
Mets vs. Nationals Pitcher Performance
Manaea |
|
Irvin |
29 |
GS |
30 |
11-5 |
W-L |
10-12 |
3.35 |
ERA |
4.19 |
164 |
IP |
172 |
60 |
BB |
44 |
171 |
SO |
145 |
Mets Probable Starting Pitcher: Sean Manaea
Manaea makes the start for the Mets, his 30th of the season. He is 11-5 with a 3.35 ERA and 171 strikeouts in 164 2/3 innings pitched.
The lefty’s most recent appearance was on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays, when he tossed 6 2/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up three hits.
The 32-year-old has put up a 3.35 ERA and 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings in 29 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .202 to his opponents.
Manaea is trying to record his 14th quality start of the season in this outing.
Manaea will try to last five or more innings for his seventh straight start. He’s averaging 5.7 frames per outing.
He has had seven appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: Jake Irvin
Irvin (10-12) will take the mound for the Nationals, his 31st start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he gave up one earned run and allowed two hits in six innings against the Atlanta Braves.
The 27-year-old has an ERA of 4.19 and 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .245 in 30 games this season.
He has started 30 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 15 of them.
Irvin has pitched five or more innings in two straight games and will look to extend that streak.
He has finished five appearances without allowing an earned run in 30 chances this season.
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