Game Chat: Twins vs Mets, 1:10 PM

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 • 1:10 PM
Citi Field • Flushing, NY
RHP Pablo López (9-7, 4.73) vs. LHP Luis Severino (7-3, 3.58)
SNY

The Mets only scored two runs on Tuesday night, but two runs were all they needed to beat the Twins 2-0. Now, the Mets look to sweep the Twins before leaving town for the West Coast.

Last night, every team in the National League that is in the wild card race and has a winning record won, keeping the standings unchanged (Braves +.5, Mets, Padres, Diamondbacks -0.5, Pirates -2, Cardinals -2).

Mets Lineup

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

Luis Severino has a 3.58 ERA, 4.16 FIP, 1.202 WHIP and a 109 ERA+ over 120 2/3 innings. Over his last three starts, he has allowed only four runs from 13 hits while striking out 17 batters over 17 1/3 innings (2.08 ERA, 3.10 FIP). The Twins have the following career numbers against Severino:

• Byron Buxton 0-2, 2 K
• Willi Castro 0-3, 2 K
• Max Kepler 2-5, 2B, BB
• Manuel Margot 0-3, K
• Carlos Santana 5-21, 2B, 2 HR, BB, 5 K
• Christian Vazquez 4-11, BB, 3 K

Opposing Lineup

1. Trevor Larnach – LF
2. Max Kepler – RF
3. Royce Lewis – 3B
4. Matt Wallner – DH
5. Byron Buxton – CF
6. Carlos Santana – 1B
7. Ryan Jeffers – C
8. Brooks Lee– SS
9. Austin Martin – 2B

The Mets will face an old foe this afternoon in Pablo López. López made his major league debut with the Marlins back in 2018 and stayed with the Marlins through 2022. He was part of a blockbuster winter trade with Luis Arráez. This season López has a 4.73 ERA, 3.70 FIP, 1.144 WHIP and an 87 ERA+. In his last three starts, he has allowed only five runs from 14 hits while striking out 19 batters over 19 innings (2.37 ERA, 3.16 FIP). The Mets have the following career numbers against López:

• Pete Alonso 5-24, 2B, HR, 3 BB, 5 K
• Francisco Alvarez 1-1
• Harrison Bader 0-5, K
• Ben Gamel 1-3, BB
• José Iglesias 1-7
• Francisco Lindor 7-22, 3 2B, HR, 5 K
• J.D. Martinez 0-2, K
• Jeff McNeil 10-22, 3 2B, HR, BB, 3 K
• Brandon Nimmo 9-29, 2B, HR, 3 BB, 4 K
• Mark Vientos 0-3, 2 K
• Jesse Winker 2-4, HR, 2 BB

Game Notes

Before the game, the Mets activated right-handed reliever Huascar Brazobán. They also optioned relievers Matt Gage and Tyler Zuber to Triple-A Syracuse.

Paul Blackburn will make his Mets debut on Friday as the starter vs the Angels.

Reed Garrett hit 97 mph and “looked good” during a live session on Wednesday and will pitch for Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

Sean Reid-Foley joins Double-A Binghamton on Wednesday as he continues his rehab assignment.

Two Things To Watch For

1. J.D. Martinez. For the first time since July 21st / July 22nd, Martinez recorded hits in back-to-back days. Martinez hasn’t been terrible in this stretch, as he has basically alternated days collecting multiple hits and no hits. In his last eight games, he has gone 10-for-32 with two doubles, a homer, and seven RBIs.
2. Nobody Walks Anymore. Tuesday night’s game was fairly short, clocking in at two hours and 12 minutes. Only two runs were scored, seven hits were recorded, and three walks were worked between both teams. The Mets went from walking seven times on Monday night to only one time Tuesday. The Mets will be facing a starting pitcher tonight who has been pretty good at not giving free passes, with only 25 this season and a 1.9 BB/9 rate.

Let’s go Mets!

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