The day after the Mets allowed 17 runs against the Cubs, the Mets did slightly better allowing only 14 runs. It was a frustrating game for the Mets, who were officially eliminated from the Wild Card last night, as Lugo imploded having his worst start of the season and Rosario/d’Arnaud suffered injuries. It just doesn’t stop.
Speaking of things that don’t stop. I have a new love for Montero. I’m hoping that Rafael Montero saves me and keeps me hopeful in these dark nights as he takes the mound. On the season he is 5-9 over 30 games and 15 starts in 101.2 innings with a 5.05 ERA, 4.26 FIP and 1.692 WHIP. In his last start he allowed only 1 run over 5.0 innings with 4 hits and 9 walks. He had one bad start stretching all the way back to August 14th. He has pitched only 1.2 innings against the Braves this season where he allowed 2 runs from 3 hits and 3 walks. The Braves have the following numbers against Montero:
- Kemp 3-4, 2 2B, BB
- Flowers 0-2
- Peterson 0-2
- Swanson 0-2
- Freeman 0-0, BB
The Mets bats will take a look at Sean Newcomb who is 2-8 over 16 starts and 84.1 innings with a 4.38 ERA, 4.60 FIP and 1.613 WHIP. In his last three starts he has tossed 14.2 innings allowing 10 hits and 8 walks leading to a 5.52 ERA and an opponent OBP of .419. He hasn’t faced the Mets since his major league debut this season where he allowed 1 run, not earned, over 6.1 innings with 4 hits and 2 walks. The Mets have the following numbers against Sean:
- Cabrera 1-3
- Flores 2-3
- Lagares 0-3
- Reyes 0-3
- Gsellman 0-2
Let’s Go Mets!
