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On Wednesday, Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets (42-41) face C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (39-46), with first pitch scheduled for 6:45 PM ET at Nationals Park.
The article below will give you everything you need to know to watch New York take on Washington.
When is Mets vs. Nationals and when does it start?
Where to watch Mets vs. Nationals
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What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on MASN.
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Mets vs. Nationals Game Preview
The Mets took down the Nationals 7-2 yesterday, with Jose Butto getting the win (2.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 K) and Lindor leading the way offensively (going 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and an RBI). Robert Garcia (1.0 IP, 4 R, 4 H, 1 K) took the loss for the Nationals.
Mets Stats, Odds & Insights
The Mets have won 23 of the 44 games they were listed as the moneyline favorite this season (52.3%).
New York averages 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB action with 106 total home runs.
The Mets are eighth in baseball with a .419 slugging percentage.
New York has a 4.13 team ERA that ranks 21st across all MLB pitching staffs.
The Mets average baseball’s 23rd-ranked WHIP (1.314).
Nationals Stats, Odds & Insights
The Nationals have been underdogs in 70 games this season and won 31 (44.3%) of those contests.
Washington has hit just 68 homers this season, which ranks 29th in the majors.
The Nationals are 26th in MLB with a slugging percentage of only .363 this season.
Washington pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.03 ERA this year, which ranks 16th in MLB.
The Nationals have a combined WHIP of 1.281 as a pitching staff, which ranks 19th in MLB.
Mets Starter Recent Performance: Christian Scott
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Diamondbacks | May 30 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Giants | May 24 | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| at Marlins | May 17 | 4.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Braves | May 11 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| at Rays | May 4 | 6.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Nationals Starter Recent Performance: Mitchell Parker
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rays | June 28 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| at Rockies | June 22 | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| vs. Marlins | June 16 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| at Tigers | June 11 | 4.2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| vs. Braves | June 6 | 7.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Mets Key Players to Watch
Christian Scott makes the start for the Mets, his sixth of the season. He is 0-2 with a 3.90 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 27 2/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent time out on Thursday, May 30, the righty threw five innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
In five games this season, the 25-year-old has a 3.90 ERA and 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .233 to opposing batters.
Lindor is batting .249 with 14 home runs and 41 RBI for New York this season.
Pete Alonso leads New York in home runs with 18 while driving in 48 runs and slugging .478.
Brandon Nimmo leads New York in RBI with 52 while batting .251 with 13 home runs.
Nationals Key Players to Watch
Mitchell Parker (5-4) will take to the mound for the Nationals and make his 15th start of the season.
The left-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed six hits in five innings pitched against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.
The 24-year-old has pitched in 14 games this season with an ERA of 3.32 and 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .233.
Abrams leads the Nationals in home runs (13), runs batted in (43) and has a team-high batting average of .286.
Jesse Winker is hitting .261 with 12 doubles, nine home runs and 43 walks.
Luis Garcia has 14 doubles, seven home runs and 12 walks while hitting .257.
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