Marlins at Mets 9/26/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

On Thursday, the Miami Marlins conclude their four-game series at Citi Field in the Big Apple against the New York Mets. Miami lost the second game of the series on Tuesday to the Mets 5-4 in 11 innings. Isan Diaz homered in the loss for Miami and had an RBI single. Joe Berti collected three hits and stole four bases. Diaz is the first rookie to homer against Noah Syndergaard and Jacob deGrom during the same season.

Michael Conforto helped rally the Mets to the win with a pair of home runs after being held scoreless through six innings. New York tied the score in the bottom of the ninth and Brandon Nimmo won the game after drawing a base-loaded walk during the left. A Mets loss or Milwaukee win ends New York’s slim hopes to reach the playoffs.

Miguel Rojas is leading Miami with a .283 batting average. Starlin Castro leads in hits with 166, home runs with 21 and RBIs with 83. Miami has a batting average of .241 while opposing hitters are averaging .242. On Thursday, the Marlins will send Jordan Yamamoto to the mound. The right-hander is 4-5 with an ERA of 4.83, 72 Ks and 33 BBs.

Jeff McNeil is leading New York with a .317 batting average. Amed Rosario leads in hits with 171. Pete Alonso leads the Mets in home runs with 50 and RBIs with 115. The Mets are averaging .256 at the plate, while opposing hitters are averaging .253. On Thursday, the Mets will send Zack Wheeler to the mound. The right-hander is 11-7 with an ERA of 3.99, 185 Ks and 50 BBs.