Today’s matchup is between the New York Mets (26-31) and the Washington Nationals (23-34). The Mets have won 2 of their last 5 games & the Nationals have won 3 of their last 5 games.
The Mets are starting Rick Porcello (RHP), on the mound who is 1-6 on the season pitching a 5.46 ERA, 3.15 FIP, .324 wOBA, K% of 21.1%, BB% of 5.8%, 87.4 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.43 WHIP in 56.0 innings pitched.
The Nationals are starting Max Scherzer (RHP), who is 4-4 on the season with a 3.67 ERA, 3.19 FIP, .311 wOBA, K% of 31.6%, BB% of 7.8%, 87.7 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.39 WHIP in 61.1 innings pitched.
The Mets are the 19th best in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Nationals are 23rd.
On the hitting side, the Mets have a .347 wOBA and a .350 OBP. The Nationals have a .326 wOBA and a .331 OBP. The Mets have 80 HRs this season while the Nationals have 61 HRs.