Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 18, 2024

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Sep 18, 2024 6:13 AM
The Washington Nationals face off against the New York Mets on Wednesday, September 18th at 7:10 PM at Citi Field, aiming to snap their current road losing streak. The Mets, holding a 2-0 series lead, look to continue their dominance over the Nationals, who are struggling with a 32-44 road record this season. The Mets will rely on their strong home performance, having secured 42 wins out of 76 games at Citi Field so far.
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Nationals vs Mets starting pitchers

  • Jose Quintana for New York Mets
  • DJ Herz for Washington Nationals

Nationals vs Mets statistics

Stat Nationals Mets
Hits 1215 (19th) 1276 (10th)
Batting Average .243 (16th) .248 (12th)
Runs Batted In 588 (Tied-24th) 688 (Tied-8th)
Runs 626 (23rd) 720 (8th)
Home Runs 127 (29th) 192 (Tied-5th)
Walks 428 (25th) 478 (8th)
Stolen Bases 210 (1st) 99 (16th)
Strikeouts 1131 (26th) 1285 (16th)
Pitches 21179 (27th) 22573 (7th)

New York Mets recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/17/24 vs Washington Nationals W 10-1
9/16/24 vs Washington Nationals W 2-1 F/10
9/15/24 @ Philadelphia Phillies L 2-1
9/14/24 @ Philadelphia Phillies L 6-4
9/13/24 @ Philadelphia Phillies W 11-3

Washington Nationals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/17/24 @ New York Mets L 10-1
9/16/24 @ New York Mets L 2-1 F/10
9/15/24 vs Miami Marlins W 4-3
9/14/24 vs Miami Marlins W 4-1
9/13/24 vs Miami Marlins W 4-1

Nationals vs Mets predictions

As the Washington Nationals gear up to take on the New York Mets, all eyes are on a few standout players whose performances could really sway the game. DJ Herz, stepping onto the mound with a decent ERA of 3.70, is expected to bring his A-game, potentially striking out a handful of Mets and keeping the home runs to a minimum. On the batting side, CJ Abrams continues to show promise and might just add a few crucial RBI to his tally, bolstering the Nationals' offense. Meanwhile, Juan Yepez, despite a lower home run stat than some of his teammates, could surprise us with key hits that drive in those much-needed runs.

Flipping over to the New York Mets, their lineup has its own threats that could keep the Nationals' defense busy. Pete Alonso, with a strong home run count, will likely be a central focus, potentially adding to his impressive RBI total. Watch out for Luisangel Acuna, who's been on fire with a high on-base percentage and could seriously challenge the Nationals' pitchers. With Jose Quintana on the mound, boasting a fairly solid ERA of 3.91, the Mets have a reliable starter who could very well manage to keep the Nationals' bats quieter than they'd like.

Considering the stats and projecting the performances, this matchup leans slightly in favor of the New York Mets. Their balanced attack, both on the mound and at the plate, coupled with their slightly better season record, positions them to potentially outplay the Washington Nationals in this encounter. While the Nationals have the speed and agility, particularly on the bases, the Mets' consistent offensive strength and slightly superior pitching might just clinch them another win to extend their lead in this series. So, for those tuning in, expect a competitive clash, but the Mets might just have that extra edge.

New York Mets injuries

  • Francisco Lindor (SS): Day-To-Day
  • Christian Scott (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Yacksel Rios (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Kodai Senga (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • Paul Blackburn (SP): 15-Day-IL

Washington Nationals injuries

  • Luis Garcia Jr. (2B): Day-To-Day
  • Alex Call (RF): 10-Day-IL
  • Trevor Williams (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • Joan Adon (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Cade Cavalli (SP): 60-Day-IL

Nationals vs Mets game info

Venue Citi Field
Location Queens, New York
First pitch Wed 7:10 PM
Temperature 71°
Chance of Rain 69%

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