New York Mets at Miami Marlins 7/29/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

NL East Division foes will clash on Friday night, when the New York Mets invade loanDepot Park to take on the Miami Marlins. The Mets (61-37) have won 30 of their 50 road games and hold a three-game lead over Atlanta for first place. On Wednesday, All-Star OF Starling Marte delivered a walk-off single during a 3-2 home victory versus the New York Yankees.

Thirty-three year old righty Chris Bassitt (7-7 3.72 ERA) has pitched well in his first season with the Mets. Last time out, Bassitt allowed two runs and struck out 11 batters in seven innings during a 2-1 home loss versus San Diego.

The Miami Marlins are a game below .500 at home and are five games back in the NL Wild Card race. On Thursday, Miami rallied for three runs in the ninth inning to earn a 7-6 road victory against Cincinnati. DH Jesus Aguilar homered and drove in four runs for the Marlins, who improved to 47-52 on the season.

Twenty-six year old righty Sandy Alcantara (9-4 1.81 ERA) is one of the National League Cy Young Award frontrunners. In his last start, Alcantara gave up two runs and fanned ten batters during a 6-5 road victory against Pittsburgh.