New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals: Preview, Predictions and Picks for June 4, 2024

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Jun 4, 2024 6:12 AM
Here's a summary of the upcoming matchup: The New York Mets, holding a 1-0 series lead, travel to Nationals Park to face the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, June 4th at 6:45 PM. The Mets, who are 12-14 on the road, will look to capitalize on the Nationals' 10-14 home record. A win would further solidify the Mets' series lead in this early-season showdown.
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Mets vs Nationals starting pitchers

  • Trevor Williams for Washington Nationals
  • David Peterson for New York Mets

Mets vs Nationals statistics

Stat Mets Nationals
Hits 492 (14th) 451 (27th)
Batting Average .238 (16th) .232 (23rd)
Runs Batted In 245 (Tied-15th) 221 (25th)
Runs 257 (Tied-15th) 237 (23rd)
Home Runs 64 (Tied-10th) 48 (27th)
Walks 186 (16th) 180 (21st)
Stolen Bases 45 (11th) 94 (1st)
Strikeouts 483 (18th) 480 (20th)
Pitches 8842 (13th) 8417 (25th)

Washington Nationals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/3/24 vs New York Mets L 8-7
6/2/24 @ Cleveland Guardians W 5-2
6/1/24 @ Cleveland Guardians L 3-2
5/31/24 @ Cleveland Guardians L 7-1
5/30/24 @ Atlanta Braves W 3-1

New York Mets recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/3/24 @ Washington Nationals W 8-7
6/2/24 vs Arizona Diamondbacks L 5-4
6/1/24 vs Arizona Diamondbacks L 10-5
5/31/24 vs Arizona Diamondbacks W 10-9
5/30/24 vs Arizona Diamondbacks W 3-2

Mets vs Nationals predictions

Tonight's matchup between the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park is shaping up to be an intriguing clash of talent and strategy. The Mets are looking to Pete Alonso to continue his power-hitting performances, a safe bet considering his recent run spree. With a projected .338 home runs and .741 RBI per game, Alonso's bat could be a significant game-changer. This could be a good game for Francisco Lindor as well, whose ability to contribute not just in terms of hits but also on the field makes him a solid all-around asset. Lindor is anticipated to contribute significantly with an estimated .219 average homers per game and could be crucial in swinging the game in the Mets' favor.

On the flip side, the Washington Nationals have some tricks up their sleeve as well. CJ Abrams, who's expected to have about .135 home runs per game, has a promising trajectory this season. His ability to adapt and hit in clutch situations could certainly pose a challenge for Mets' pitchers. Similarly, Joey Meneses could be another key performer for the Nationals. With an eye-popping .598 RBIs projected per game, his consistent batting could drive in crucial runs. Keeping these players at bay will be essential for the Mets if they want to consolidate their lead.

Given the current form and matchup potentials, it looks like the New York Mets might just have the upper hand in this one. The depth in their batting lineup, combined with strong performances anticipated from key players like Alonso and Lindor, should give them enough to edge out the Nationals. However, if the Nationals' key batters step up, this could turn into a much tighter contest than anticipated. Let's buckle up and see if the Mets can use their firepower to take another win or if the Nationals can pull off an upset at home.

New York Mets injuries

  • Jacob Reimer (3B): Day-To-Day
  • Dangelo Sarmiento (2B): Day-To-Day
  • Jose Rafael Peroza (3B): Day-To-Day
  • Anthony Baptist (CF): suspension
  • Cristopher Larez (SS): Suspension

Mets vs Nationals game info

Venue Nationals Park
Location Washington, District of Columbia
First pitch Tue 6:45 PM
Temperature 84°
Chance of Rain 0%

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