The New York Mets (5-5) will host the San Diego Padres (5-4), Monday at 7:10 PM ET, in the opener of a three-game series.
The Mets are a home favorite (-137) versus the Padres (+116). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the New York Mets looking to Max Scherzer (1-1), and Yu Darvish answering the bell for the San Diego Padres.
The Mets lost 7-2 against the Marlins yesterday, with Carlos Carrasco getting credited with the loss. He threw 4 2/3 innings, giving up six earned runs on six hits while striking out one. Jeff McNeil went 1-for-2 with a double to lead the Mets offensively.
Yesterday, the Padres defeated the Braves 10-2. Seth Lugo was the winning pitcher after throwing six innings, giving up one earned run on five hits while striking out five. Nelson Cruz paced the Padres’ offense, going 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and six RBI.