San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets: Preview, Predictions and Picks for June 16, 2024

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Jun 16, 2024 6:12 AM
The San Diego Padres, looking to even the series, face off against the New York Mets at Citi Field on Sunday, June 16 at 1:40 PM. The Mets, currently leading the series 2-0, aim to secure a sweep on their home turf, where they hold a 17-23 record this season. The Padres, with a respectable 19-16 road record, will need to bring their A-game to get back in the series.
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San Diego Padres
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Padres vs Mets starting pitchers

  • Tylor Megill for New York Mets
  • Dylan Cease for San Diego Padres

Padres vs Mets statistics

Stat Padres Mets
Hits 646 (1st) 569 (13th)
Batting Average .259 (2nd) .241 (14th)
Runs Batted In 314 (8th) 286 (16th)
Runs 327 (9th) 302 (Tied-15th)
Home Runs 77 (9th) 75 (11th)
Walks 227 (Tied-12th) 216 (17th)
Stolen Bases 58 (10th) 50 (Tied-12th)
Strikeouts 509 (26th) 544 (24th)
Pitches 10677 (4th) 10160 (20th)

New York Mets recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/15/24 vs San Diego Padres W 5-1
6/14/24 vs San Diego Padres W 2-1
6/13/24 vs Miami Marlins W 3-2
6/12/24 vs Miami Marlins W 10-4
6/11/24 vs Miami Marlins L 4-2

San Diego Padres recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/15/24 @ New York Mets L 5-1
6/14/24 @ New York Mets L 2-1
6/12/24 vs Oakland Athletics W 5-4
6/11/24 vs Oakland Athletics W 4-3
6/10/24 vs Oakland Athletics W 6-1

Padres vs Mets predictions

Let's dive into what we might expect from some key players on the San Diego Padres when they take the field against the New York Mets. Keep an eye on Fernando Tatis Jr., who's been swinging a hot bat with 13 home runs to his name already. His aggressive style could really set the tone for San Diego. Then there's Jurickson Profar, batting a solid .322; his consistency at the plate has been nothing short of impressive this season. These two, alongside Manny Machado who never fails to leave his mark, could be major factors in racking up the runs for the Padres.

Switching gears to the New York Mets, Pete Alonso's presence is always one to watch. With 14 home runs, Alonso is a continuous threat and could provide the Mets with some much-needed power against San Diego's pitching. Additionally, Brandon Nimmo, leading in RBIs for the Mets, and Starling Marte, with a commendable .286 batting average, are also expected to make significant contributions. Their ability to get on base and drive in runs could be crucial for the Mets as they look to upend the Padres at Citi Field.

With the current momentum and the strengths of each team's lineup, this game is shaping up to be a close contest. However, given the combined impact of Cease's pitching prowess for the Padres and the dynamic bats of Tatis and Profar, San Diego might just have the upper hand. It’s likely that their balanced attack could see them taking the win against the Mets in this upcoming matchup. Yet, as always in baseball, the game's unpredictability ensures that anything can happen once they hit the diamond!

New York Mets injuries

  • Kyle Crick (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Drew Gilbert (CF): Day-To-Day
  • Bryce Montes de Oca (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Matthew Bruce Allan (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Kodai Senga (SP): 60-Day-IL

San Diego Padres injuries

  • Jeremiah Estrada (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Glenn Otto (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Yu Darvish (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Drew Carlton (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Joe Musgrove (SP): 15-Day-IL

Padres vs Mets game info

Venue Citi Field
Location Queens, New York
First pitch Sun 1:40 PM
Temperature 81°
Chance of Rain 0%

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