New York Mets at Arizona Diamondbacks 6/2/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The New York Mets conclude a three-game series on the road Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. New York is 26-20 following a 6-2 victory over the Diamondbacks on Monday in the opening game of the series. Pete Alonso hit a home run and drove in four runs in his first game back from the injured list, while Jacob deGrom (4-2) pitched six scoreless innings and lowered his ERA to 0.71. deGrom has the lowest ERA through May since 1964.

Dominic Smith is batting .248 to lead New York and the infieder has a team high 38 hits. First baseman Pete Alonso is the leader in home runs with seven, RBIs with 23 and on-base percentage at .338. New York has hit 41 home runs in its first 46 games. On Wednesday, New York will send David Peterson to the mound. The left-hander is 1-4 with an ERA of 4.91, 49 Ks and 17 BBs.

With its loss to New York in the first game of the series at home on Monday, Arizona is 19-36. The Diamondbacks are last in the National League West 15 ½ games behind the first place San Francisco Giants. Arizona has lost 14 of its last 15 with only a victory over St. Louis on Sunday during that span. Arizona is 28th in baseball in team ERA at 4.95 and Diamondbacks pitching allows opponents to average .265 at the plate, which is last in baseball.

Pavin Smith is batting .289 to lead Arizona and the first baseman has a team high 56 hits. Third baseman Eduardo Escobar is leading Arizona in home runs with 13 and RBIs with 39, while infielder Josh Rojas is the leader in on-base percentage at .357. On Wednesday, Arizona will send Madison Bumgarner to the mound. The left-hander is 4-5 with an ERA of 5.15, 60 Ks and 18 BBs.