Game Chat: Orioles vs Mets, 1:10 PM

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 • 1:10 PM
Citi Field • Flushing, NY
LHP Cole Irvin (6-5, 4.85) vs. LHP Sean Manaea (9-5, 3.46)
SNY • MLBN

The Mets lost a frustrating game against the Orioles Tuesday night, filled with defensive mistakes. The Orioles scored early and the Mets made a comeback late, but the Orioles poured on a few insurance runs to keep the Mets at bay. The Mets can still win the series in the rubber game this afternoon in Citi Field.

Mets Lineup

1. Francisco Lindor – SS
2. Mark Vientos – 3B
3. J.D. Martinez – DH
4. Brandon Nimmo – LF
5. Pete Alonso – 1B
6. Starling Marte – RF
7. Jose Iglesias – 2B
8. Luis Torrens – C
9. Harrison Bader – CF

Sean Manaea has tossed 130 innings with a 3.46 ERA, 3.81 FIP, 1.208 WHIP and a 113 ERA+. Manaea has pitched seven innings in three of his last four starts. During that stretch, he had a 2.25 ERA and 2.24 FIP over 24 innings while striking out 28 batters. He has also allowed only one home run. The Orioles have the following career numbers against Manaea:

• Eloy Jimenez 0-0, BB
• James McCann 1-5, K
• Ryan Mountcastle 1-2, K
• Cedric Mullins 0-3, K
• Austin Slater 4-22, 2B, 3 BB, 6 K
• Ramón Urías 0-2

Opposing Lineup

1. Austin Slater – LF
2. Adley Rutschman – C
3. Gunnar Henderson – SS
4. Anthony Santander – RF
5. Ryan Mountcastle – 1B
6. Eloy Jiménez – DH
7. Colton Cowser – CF
8. Ramón Urías – 3B
9. Jackson Holliday – 2B

The Mets were originally slated to face Zach Elfin today, a major trade deadline acquisition for the Orioles. Elfin landed on the injured list before the start of Tuesday’s game, and now Cole Irvin is sliding back into the rotation to close things out for the Orioles. This season, Irvin has pitched 94 2/3 innings over 21 games (14 starts) with a 4.85 ERA, 4.48 FIP, 1.405 WHIP, and a 78 ERA+. He’s been more effective as a starter this season with a 4.06 ERA over 75 1/3 innings, compared to a 7.91 ERA over 19 1/3 innings as a reliever. The Orioles have the following career numbers against him:

• Pete Alonso 1-2, BB
• Francisco Alvarez 0-1, K
• Harrison Bader 0-1
• José Iglesias 1-9, 2 K
• Francisco Lindor 1-4
• Starling Marte 0-1
• J.D. Martinez 1-5, BB, 2 K
• Jeff McNeil 3-5
• Brandon Nimmo 2-3
• Luis Torrens 6-9, 2B, K
• Mark Vientos 2-3, 2B, BB, K
• Jesse Winker 0-2, BB

Game Notes

Mets prospect Jett Williams is returning to game action today for the first time since April 21st. He’s starting a rehab assignment with the Low-A St. Lucie Mets.

Eddie Rosario and DJ Stewart homered in the ninth inning for Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday to give them a win.

Dedniel Núñez tossed a scoreless inning and his fastball was up to 97 mph on Tuesday night for Syracuse.

Three Things To Watch For

1. Keeping the ball in the park. Manaea’s recent success has been keeping the ball in the park. The Orioles are a top-tier homer-hitting team. This is the main thing I’m watching for today for the Mets pitching.
2. The Mets are trying to end a streak. They have struck out more than 10 times in three games in a row now. Sunday, the Mets struck out 12 times, Monday 14 times, and Tuesday 11 times. That is 37 strikeouts in three games—way too many. In the other dugout, the Orioles struck out five times on Tuesday night.
3. Is the Martinez heat-up happening? Before Tuesday’s game, we discussed how J.D. Martinez’s two-run homer on Monday night set the tone for the Mets. It was his first home run since August 3rd. Martinez hit a home run last night, his second consecutive game with one, that put a comeback on the table for the Mets. If the Mets are going to make a run, they are going to need J.D.!

Let’s go Mets!

The post Game Chat: Orioles vs Mets, 1:10 PM appeared first on Metsmerized Online.