NEWSLETTER
On Saturday, Tylor Megill will start for the New York Mets (40-39) versus Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros (40-41), with first pitch scheduled for 4:10 PM ET at Citi Field.
If you’re trying to watch this game, keep reading for TV and streaming options for the New York-Houston matchup.
When is Mets vs. Astros and when does it start?
Where to watch Mets vs. Astros
The Mets and Astros will take to the field at Citi Field for this matchup on June 29, and if you’d like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on WPIX.
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Mets vs. Astros Game Preview
The Mets defeated the Astros 7-2 yesterday, with Dedniel Nunez getting the win (2.0 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 1 K) and Jeff McNeil leading the way offensively (going 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI). Ronel Blanco (5.2 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 5 K) took the loss for the Astros.
Mets Stats, Odds & Insights
The Mets have won 21 of the 40 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (52.5%).
New York ranks fourth-best in MLB action with 100 total home runs.
The Mets rank eighth in MLB with a .417 slugging percentage.
New York has the 17th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (4.06).
The Mets average MLB’s 22nd-ranked WHIP (1.306).
Astros Stats, Odds & Insights
The Astros have been underdogs in 18 games this season and won nine (50%) of those contests.
Houston has hit 95 homers this season, which ranks eighth in the majors.
Fueled by 240 extra-base hits, the Astros rank fourth in MLB with a .422 slugging percentage this season.
Houston has pitched to a 4.07 ERA this season, which ranks 18th in baseball.
The Astros rank 23rd in MLB with a combined 1.307 WHIP this season.
Mets Starter Recent Performance: Tylor Megill
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cubs | June 22 | 3.0 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| vs. Padres | June 16 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Marlins | June 11 | 4.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| at Nationals | June 3 | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Dodgers | May 28 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
Astros Starter Recent Performance: Framber Valdez
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Orioles | June 23 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| at White Sox | June 18 | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| at Giants | June 12 | 4.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| at Angels | June 7 | 9.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| vs. Twins | June 1 | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Mets Key Players to Watch
Megill gets the start for the Mets, his eighth of the season. He is 2-4 with a 4.81 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 33 2/3 innings pitched.
The righty last appeared on Saturday, June 22 against the Chicago Cubs, when he tossed three innings, allowing six earned runs while giving up five hits.
In seven games this season, the 28-year-old has amassed a 4.81 ERA and 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .244 to opposing hitters.
Francisco Lindor has been key for New York with 13 home runs, 40 RBI and a batting average of .249 this season.
Pete Alonso’s 17 home runs are most among New York batters. He’s driven in 44 runs this season while slugging .472.
Brandon Nimmo leads New York in runs batted in (46) this season. He has a .240 batting average and a .430 slugging percentage.
Astros Key Players to Watch
The Astros’ Valdez (6-5) will make his 14th start of the season.
The left-hander gave up one earned run and allowed six hits in seven innings pitched against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
The 30-year-old has pitched to a 3.68 ERA this season with 7 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.9 walks per nine across 13 games.
Yordan Alvarez has driven in a team-high 41 runs batted in.
Jose Altuve has a club-best .304 batting average.
Alex Bregman is hitting .249 with 15 doubles, two triples, nine home runs and 26 walks.
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