Mets at Twins 7/16/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The New York Mets open a two-game interleague series on the road Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins. The Mets won their second straight on Sunday with a 6-2 victory over the Miami Marlins. Robinson Cano hit a home run for the second straight game in the Mets four-run victory as the Mets won two of three on the road against Miami.

Minnesota lost to the Cleveland Indians on Sunday 4-3 snapping a two-game winning streak. Twins starter Jose Berrios gave up three runs over five innings but did not take part in the decision. Eddie Rosario worked out on his sprained ankle prior to the game and should be activated for Tuesday’s game with the Mets. Jeff McNeil is leading New York with a .349 batting average and in hits with 105. Pete Alonso leads the Mets in home runs with 30 and RBIs with 69. The Mets are averaging .254 at the plate, while opposing hitters are averaging .260. On Tuesday, the Mets will send Zack Wheeler to the mound. The right-hander is 6-6 with an ERA of 4.69, 130 Ks and 34 BBs.

Jorge Polanco leads Minnesota with a .311 batting average and in hits with 115. Max Kepler leads in home runs with 23, while Eddie Rosario leads in RBIs with 60. Minnesota has a .271 batting average while opponents are batting .244. On Tuesday, the Twins will send Michael Pineda to the mound. The right-hander is 6-4 with an ERA of 4.56, 84 Ks and 16 BBs.