Julio Teheran (5-9, 3.01 ERA) and Robert Gsellman (2-1, 2.87 ERA) take the hill in the first of a three-game series between the Atlanta Braves (54-86) and the New York Mets (74-66) at Turner Field. The Mets come into this series riding a five-game winning streak. Action begins at 7:35 p.m. ET on Friday, Sep. 9 and can be seen on SNY and FSSO.
Teheran pitched 6.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering zero runs, striking out seven and walking two in a 2-0 win over the Phillies. Matt Kemp (.262, 72 Rs, 28 HRs, 94 RBIs) continued his strong play Wednesday, going 3 for 6. Gsellman went 6.0 innings, surrendering one run, striking out four and walking three in a 3-1 win over the Nationals in his last outing. Yoenis Cespedes (.292, 59 Rs, 28 HRs, 71 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 5 Wednesday with one RBI.
Notes
Atlanta has won 33% (16-33) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, New York has won 50% (27-27) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Mets managed to give up five walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Braves who are heading in with a 14-12 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Braves are 7-60. The Mets have a 19-51 record when opponents outhit them.
Atlanta ranks at the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 100 this season. New York ranks in the top five at fourth with 192.
Ranking 16th, New York is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 426 this season. Atlanta ranks in the top half at 12th with 437.
The Braves are 31-35 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Mets are 64-36 when they hit at least one homer.
