The New York Mets (63-59), led by Francisco Lindor, host Jake Burger and the Miami Marlins (45-77) on Sunday at 12:05 p.m. ET.
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When is the Mets vs Marlins game and when does it start?
Where can I watch the Mets vs Marlins game?
The Mets and Marlins will take to the field at Citi Field for this game on August 18th. If you want to watch the event live, get your tickets now at Vivid Seats!
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Game preview Mets vs. Marlins
On Friday, the Mets beat the Marlins 7-3. Sean Manaea (7.0 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 4 K) secured the win for the Mets. Brandon Nimmo hit 2 for 5 with a home run and three RBIs to lead the offense. Roddery Munoz (3.1 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 5 K) was credited with the loss for the Marlins.
Mets Stats, Odds and Insights
The Mets have been the moneyline favorite 73 times this season, finishing those games with a record of 40-33.
New York ranks sixth in the MLB with 153 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
The Mets rank ninth in the MLB with a slugging percentage of .418.
With a team ERA of 4.18, New York ranks 18th among all pitching teams in the MLB.
The Mets pitchers together have the 22nd WHIP in the Major League (1.308).
Marlins Stats, Odds and Insights
The Marlins have won 41, or 39%, of the 105 games they have played as underdogs this season.
Miami has hit just 113 home runs this season, ranking 27th in the Major Leagues.
The Marlins rank 28th in MLB with a slugging percentage of just .366 this season.
Miami ranks 28th in the Major Leagues this season with an ERA (4.61).
The Marlins pitchers have a WHIP of 1.373 this season, the third-worst in the major leagues.
Mets starter – recent performance: Paul Blackburn
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | HE | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| against athletics | 13 August | 4.0 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| at Rockies | 7 August | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| at Angels | 2 August | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| at Angels | July 26 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| at Mariners | 10 May | 4.0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Marlins starter – recent performance: Valente Bellozo
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | HE | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at the Phillies | 13 August | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| against the Reds | 7 August | 5.2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| at Braves | 2 August | 5.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| against the Red Sox | July 2 | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
| at Royals | 26 June | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Important Mets players to keep an eye on
Paul Blackburn (5-3) gets the starting job for the Mets in his 13th start of the season. He has a 4.43 ERA in 67 2/3 innings pitched and 54 strikeouts.
His last appearance was on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics, when the right-hander played four innings, allowed six earned runs and allowed six hits.
The 30-year-old has a 4.43 ERA and 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings in 12 games this season, while allowing his opponents a batting average of .243.
Lindor has the best batting average (.263) and most runs batted in (70) in New York this season and has also hit 23 home runs.
Pete Alonso leads New York with 26 home runs, scores 68 runs and has a slugging average of .468.
Nimmo is New York’s RBI leader with 70 RBIs and has a .228 batting average and 17 home runs.
Key Marlins players to keep an eye on
The Marlins will send Valente Bellozo (2-1) to the mound for his sixth start of the season.
The right-hander did not allow a single run in seven innings pitched in his last appearance on Tuesday, a duel against the Philadelphia Phillies.
The 24-year-old has a 2.28 ERA and 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings with an opposing batting average of .196 in five games this season.
Burger has a team-best batting average of .253 and is the Marlins’ leader in home runs (24) and runs batted in (55).
Jesus Sanchez has a batting average of .242 with 18 doubles, one triple, 15 home runs and 24 walks.
Xavier Edwards has seven doubles, one triple, one home run and 24 walks with a batting average of .358.
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