Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 17, 2024

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Sep 17, 2024 6:12 AM
The Washington Nationals travel to Citi Field on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, to take on the New York Mets in Game 2 of their series. The Mets, leading the series 1-0, look to build on their momentum against the struggling Nationals, who are fighting to stay afloat in the NL East. As the Mets aim to extend their series lead, they'll rely on their strong home record (41-34) to get the job done.
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Nationals vs Mets starting pitchers

  • Tylor Megill for New York Mets
  • Mitchell Parker for Washington Nationals

Nationals vs Mets statistics

Stat Nationals Mets
Hits 1211 (19th) 1262 (Tied-10th)
Batting Average .243 (14th) .247 (12th)
Runs Batted In 587 (23rd) 678 (10th)
Runs 625 (22nd) 710 (Tied-9th)
Home Runs 127 (29th) 189 (Tied-5th)
Walks 425 (25th) 475 (8th)
Stolen Bases 210 (1st) 98 (Tied-16th)
Strikeouts 1124 (26th) 1279 (15th)
Pitches 21034 (27th) 22420 (7th)

New York Mets recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/16/24 vs Washington Nationals W 2-1 F/10
9/15/24 @ Philadelphia Phillies L 2-1
9/14/24 @ Philadelphia Phillies L 6-4
9/13/24 @ Philadelphia Phillies W 11-3
9/11/24 @ Toronto Blue Jays W 6-2

Washington Nationals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/16/24 @ New York Mets L 2-1 F/10
9/15/24 vs Miami Marlins W 4-3
9/14/24 vs Miami Marlins W 4-1
9/13/24 vs Miami Marlins W 4-1
9/12/24 vs Miami Marlins L 6-3

Nationals vs Mets predictions

Looking ahead to the next face-off between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets, certain Nationals players seem primed to make significant impacts. Keep your eyes on CJ Abrams, who, despite battling some shoulder soreness, has shown he can be a powerhouse, likely to rack up hits and possibly steal bases, injecting some much-needed dynamism into the Nationals' lineup. Likewise, Luis Garcia continues to impress with his consistent hitting, likely contributing crucial RBIs and establishing himself as a linchpin for the team’s offensive strategy. On the mound, Mitchell Parker is expected to throw a hefty number of strikeouts, though he might give up a few runs against the Mets' strong hitters.

As for the New York Mets, they've got a few aces up their sleeves as well. Pete Alonso is anticipated to be a standout, likely to add to his home run tally and drive in multiple RBIs, proving why he's a critical element of the Mets' offensive firepower. Francisco Alvarez could also step up as a key player, potentially delivering both homers and essential RBIs. On the pitching side, Tylor Megill should be a solid starter, aiming to keep the Nationals' hitters in check with a good number of strikeouts and limiting their scoring opportunities.

All in all, when considering the current momentum and the potential performances detailed, the New York Mets appear to have the upper hand going into game two, primarily due to their robust batting lineup and effective pitching. The Mets’ ability to consistently produce under pressure might just outpace the Nationals, who, while competitive, might struggle to keep up with the Mets' intensity. Hence, the Mets are likely to take a 2-0 lead in the series after the upcoming game. Let's see if they live up to these expectations, or if the Nationals have a surprise up their sleeve.

New York Mets injuries

  • Starling Marte (RF): Day-To-Day
  • Francisco Lindor (SS): Day-To-Day
  • Christian Scott (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Yacksel Rios (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Kodai Senga (SP): 60-Day-IL

Washington Nationals injuries

  • CJ Abrams (SS): Day-To-Day
  • Alex Call (RF): 10-Day-IL
  • Cade Cavalli (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • Trevor Williams (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • Joan Adon (RP): 15-Day-IL

Nationals vs Mets game info

Venue Citi Field
Location Queens, New York
First pitch Tue 7:10 PM
Temperature 73°
Chance of Rain 0%

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