The Washington Nationals (39-45) play the New York Mets (41-41) at home in Washington on Tuesday. The contest begins at 6:45 PM ET.
The Mets will give the ball to Sean Manaea (5-3, 3.89 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 6 on the season, and the Nationals will turn to DJ Herz (1-2, 5.48 ERA).
Mets vs. Nationals Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:45 PM ET
Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
How to Watch on TV: MASN
Probable Pitchers: Manaea – NYM (5-3, 3.89 ERA) vs Herz – WSH (1-2, 5.48 ERA)
Mets vs. Nationals Odds
Mets to win: -145
Nationals to win: +123
Spread: Mets -1.5
Total: 9 runs
Mets vs. Nationals Pitcher Performance
Manaea |
|
Herz |
15 |
GS |
5 |
5-3 |
W-L |
1-2 |
3.89 |
ERA |
5.48 |
76.1 |
IP |
21.1 |
34 |
BB |
7 |
76 |
SO |
27 |
Mets Probable Starting Pitcher: Sean Manaea
The Mets are sending Manaea (5-3) out to make his 16th start of the season. He is 5-3 with a 3.89 ERA and 76 strikeouts through 76 1/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent appearance on Wednesday, the lefty tossed five scoreless innings against the New York Yankees while surrendering two hits.
The 32-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.89, with 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings, in 15 games this season. Opponents have a .230 batting average against him.
Manaea heads into the game with three quality starts under his belt this year.
Manaea will try to go five or more innings for his fourth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.1 innings per outing.
He has had three appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: DJ Herz
Herz (1-2) will take the mound for the Nationals, his sixth start of the season.
The left-hander gave up four earned runs in 3 1/3 innings pitched on Wednesday in his last outing, a matchup with the San Diego Padres.
The 23-year-old has an ERA of 5.48, a 3.86 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.500 in five games this season.
In five starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in one of them.
In five starts, Herz has pitched through or past the fifth inning one time. He has a season average of 4.2 frames per outing.
He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in five chances this season.
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