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Diamondbacks at Mets, 4:10 p.m., Cox, Ch. 34
Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (1-2, 4.40) vs. Mets LHP David Peterson (1-1, 3.29).
At Citi Field: Rodriguez has a mediocre ERA but has pitched better than that would suggest, having struck out 34 while walking only seven in 28 2/3 innings. … In his most recent start, he gave up four runs in 6 2/3 innings with one walk and five strikeouts. It was the second time in three starts he worked into the seventh inning. … He faced the Mets once last season, giving up five runs in 5 1/3 innings, walking one and striking out five. … Peterson gave up two runs in 5 1/3 innings against the Phillies in his most recent start. … He has logged between 5 1/3 innings and six innings in four of his five starts. … He has pitched well against the Diamondbacks since the start of 2022, logging a 1.59 ERA in 17 innings. … He averages between 91-93 mph with his fastball and also throws a change-up, slider and curveball.
Coming up
Wednesday, April 30: At New York, 4:10 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Corbin Burnes (0-1, 4.05) vs. Mets RHP Kodai Senga (3-1, 1.26).
Thursday, May 1: At New York, 10:10 a.m., Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (1-4, 5.57) vs. Mets RHP Clay Holmes (3-1, 2.64).
Friday, May 2: At Philadelphia, 3:45 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly (3-1, 4.41) vs. Phillies LHP Jesus Luzardo (3-0, 1.73).
What to know about the New York Mets
The Mets routed the Washington Nationals and have won nine of their past 11 games and could have easily won all 11 with a couple of breaks. At 20-9, they have the best record in the majors. They lead the majors with an ERA just over 2.50. Their offense has been more middle of the pack, though 1B Pete Alonso is off to an excellent start, hitting .337/.453/.635 with 11 doubles and six homers. SS Francisco Lindor (.304/.367/.473) has also started fast. RF Juan Soto has yet to get going, hitting .257/.378/.410 with three homers. Two starters, RHP Tylor Megill (1.74 ERA) and RHP Kodai Senga (1.26 ERA), are throwing well, and RHP Clay Holmes’ transition into a starting role has gone well through six starts. RHP Edwin Diaz, their All-Star closer, has been dealing with a hip issue.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets: Pitching matchups and more
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