Game Chat: Mets vs Marlins, 4:10 PM

Saturday, July 20, 2024 • 4:10 PM
loanDepot park • Miami, FL
RHP Luis Severino (6-3, 3.78) vs. RHP Roddery Muñoz (1-4, 5.47)
WPIX • MLBN

The Mets’ second half of the season did not get off to a roaring start on Friday night. Sean Manaea had an off night and while the Mets were able to climb back into the game to make it close, they just couldn’t finish the job. The Marlins this year seem to bring their best game against the Mets, and now the Mets look to even the series this afternoon in Miami.

Mets Lineup

1. Francisco Lindor – SS
2. Brandon Nimmo – CF
3. J.D. Martinez – DH
4. Pete Alonso – 1B
5. Mark Vientos – 3B
6. DJ Stewart – RF
7. Francisco Alvarez – C
8. Jeff McNeil – LF
9. Jose Iglesias – 2B

Luis Severino has pitched 109 2/3 innings over 18 games this season with a 3.78 ERA, 4.34 FIP, 1.195 WHIP, and a 103 ERA+. Severino had a rough start to begin July where he allowed seven runs over six innings. He rebounded nicely before the All-Star break where he held the Pirates to only two runs over 6 1/3 innings.

Severino has had two very different starts against the Marlins this season. In his first game in Miami, he allowed five runs from six hits and three walks over 6 2/3 innings. In his next start, he allowed only one run from seven hits, and three walks over six innings. The Marlins have the following numbers against Severino:

• Josh Bell 1-6
• Vidal Brujan 0-4, BB
• Jake Burger 3-8, 2B, 2 HR, BB, K
• Jazz Chisholm Jr. 3-7, HR
• Bryan De La Cruz 0-5, BB, K
• Nick Fortes 0-3, K
• Nick Gordon 3-4, 2B, 2 BB
• Otto Lopez 2-6, 2B, K
• Emmanuel Rivera 0-3, 2 K
• Jesús Sánchez 1-5, 2B, BB, 2 K

Opposing Lineup

1. Jazz Chisholm Jr. – CF
2. Bryan De La Cruz – DH
3. Josh Bell – 1B
4. Jake Burger – 3B
5. Jesús Sánchez – RF
6. Otto Lopez – 2B
7. Nick Gordon – LF
8. Xavier Edwards – SS
9. Nick Fortes – C

Roddery Muñoz has tossed 51 innings for the Marlins over 10 games this season with a 5.47 ERA, 6.99 FIP, 1.412 WHIP, and an 80 ERA+. Muñoz has had two quality starts this season, everything else has been a bit rough. In his last five starts, he has allowed 21 runs, 18 earned over 25 1/3 innings from 28 hits, and 14 walks including seven homers (6.39 ERA, 7.35 FIP). One of his best starts this season was against the Mets where he held the Mets to one hit and no runs over six innings. The Mets have the following numbers against Muñoz:

• Pete Alonso 0-2, K
• Harrison Bader 1-2, K
• Francisco Lindor 0-2
• J.D. Martinez 0-2
• Jeff McNeil 0-2
• Brandon Nimmo 0-2, K
• Luis Torrens 0-2
• Mark Vientos 0-2, K

Game Notes

• Jeff McNeil is on a four-game hitting streak. He is batting .400 (6-15) in that span with three runs, two doubles, two home runs, six RBI with a walk and a 1.371 OPS. He recorded his second career multi-home run game last night. He has recorded 221 career multi-hit games. That is 15th in Mets history.
• The Marlins are celebrating Venezuelan Heritage today at loanDepot park. The Mets feature three players from Venezuela on the team, Catchers Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens, RHP José Buttó as well as Manager Carlos Mendoza.
• The Mets rank fifth in the majors and second in the Senior Circuit with 123 home runs this season. The Mets have five players who have hit 10 or more home runs this year (Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, J.D. Martinez, Brandon Nimmo, and Mark Vientos). Only the Padres and Orioles have more with seven players.

Three Things To Watch For

1. A walking record? The SNY broadcast noted on Friday night that Francisco Lindor tied a Mets record. Friday night was his fourth consecutive game where he walked twice. The only other Met to reach this obscure feat – David Wright. Two walks this afternoon and the record is only Lindor’s.
2. Is this Jeff McNeil’s half? It’s no secret that Jeff McNeil had a rough first half of the season. He started Friday night making a catch in the outfield over the outfield wall. He then went on to go 3-for-4 at the plate including two home runs. Is the Flying Squirrel back?
3. Another good outing for Phil Maton. The Mets would probably like to avoid using Phil Maton on back-to-back nights, especially with the bullpen fully rested after the All-Star break. Friday Night he allowed a hit and got two strikeouts in a scoreless inning of relief. Since June 12th Maton has pitched in 15 games with a 1.20 ERA, 3.03 FIP striking out 17 batters over 15 innings.

Let’s go Mets!

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