Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Prediction: An offensive-focused encounter expected

The Washington Nationals and New York Mets will meet at the Nationals Park during an MLB game. In their last series, the Nationals secured a win. Can the Mets, despite coming off a defeat, get something out of this one?

Washington Nationals

Washington Nationals are coming off a series loss to the Cleveland Guardians. In that series, Washington Nationals lost 7-1 and 3-2 in the first two games, but a 2-5 win in the finale was good to avoid a sweep defeat. However, the hosts have pulled off a 27-31 record this season, positioning them 9th in the National League. 

On the mound in this opener, the Washington Nationals projected starter will be MacKenzie Gore. This year, Gore has had 11 starts, and he has a 4-4 record with a 2.91 ERA and 72 Ks in 58.2 innings. Gore is 15-18 with a 4.11 career ERA in 54 games (51 starts).

New York Mets

The New York Mets have struggled too much in recent times, and the visiting team will hope for a better result. In their last series, the New York Mets have failed to win a single one. In that run, the New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies, Miami Marlins, Cleveland Guardians, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Arizona Diamondbacks. This season, the New York Mets have a 24-35 record, which positions them 13th in the National League standings. 

For the starter job in this opener, the New York Mets will send out Tylor Megill. This year, Megill is 0-2 with a 1.69 ERA in three starts. He’s got 20 Ks in 16.0 innings. Megill is 17-18 with a 4.54 ERA in 61 career games (55 starts).

Analysis and Predictions

I am on the over in this game. This season, the two teams have met two times, and we have seen the majority of their games end with high scores. Meanwhile, the Mets pitcher Tylor Megill has been outstanding. He’s only made three starts but has been dominant, conceding just three earned runs in 16 innings pitched. Therefore, the Mets should cover the run line.