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Will the Mets even come close to a playoff appearance? Could they finish under .500?

Overall, the Mets‘ 13-game stint against the Dodgers and Giants was… horrible.

The Amazins went 2-11 over a span that culminated with the Giants handing the Mets a three-game sweep at Citi Field. The Mets won one game in LA and San Francisco, but were swept at home by both teams. Go figure.

New York is now 7.5 games back in the National League East and must take advantage of this upcoming 14-game stint against the Nationals and Marlins.

It all starts Friday night when Washington comes to Queens.

Game Info

Washington Nationals (54-72) @ New York Mets (61-66)
Friday, August 27, 2021 — 7:10 PM EDT
TV: WPIX
Radio: WCBS 880, WQBU 92.7

Pitching Matchup

Nationals: Paolo Espino (3-4, 4.28 ERA)
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Mets: Rich Hill (6-5, 4.13 ERA)

Odds

Notable Game Props

  • Mets Total Runs: Over-4.5 (-135), Under-4.5 (+105)
  • Nationals Total Runs: Over-3.5 (-105), Under-3.5 (-125)
  • Team to Score First and Win: Mets (+120), Nationals (+280)
  • Team to Score First and Lose: Mets (+750), Nationals (+255)
  • Both Teams to Score: Yes (-1100), No (+550)
  • Extra Innings: Yes (+800), No (-1400)

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Nationals Lineup

Mets Lineup

Tab has written about MLB, the NHL and the NFL for more than a decade for publications including The Fourth Period, Bleacher Report and La Vida Baseball. He is the author of two books about the Chicago Blackhawks and has been credentialed for the MLB All-Star Game and postseason and multiple Stanley Cup Finals. He is the co-host of the Line Drive Radio podcast.