Free MLB Picks Today: Miami Marlins vs New York Mets 9/9/22

Free MLB Picks Today: Miami Marlins vs New York Mets 9/9/22
Fri 9th September 2022

The Miami Marlins (56-80), one of the lowest-scoring lineups in MLB, are set to host the New York Mets (87-51) at loanDepot park on Friday for the opener of a three-game series. The Mets are in the midst of a six-game road trip. They won two out of three in their last series against the Pirates, ending the series by taking both games of a doubleheader on Wednesday at PNC Park. They followed up a 5-1 win in the opener with a 10-0 victory in the second leg. Eduardo Escobar was 4 for 5 with one run and one RBI in the finale. Jeff McNeil went 3 for 5 with a double, one run, and two RBIs. The Marlins are back home for an eight-game homestand after concluding a rough six-game road trip (1-5). They lost two of three against the Phillies in their last series, taking the finale 6-5 on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park. Avisail Garcia went 3 for 4 with one RBI. Lewin Diaz added a solo home run.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The Mets have won 10 of 14 in the season series between the NL East rivals, including a 9-3 victory in their most recent meeting on July 31 at loanDepot park. Taijuan Walker went 5.2 innings, giving up three runs on seven hits, to get the win.

ON THE MOUND

David Peterson (7-3, 3.32 ERA) is slated to start for New York. The LHP allowed three runs over 5.1 innings in his last start, a 7-3 road win over the Nationals on September 2. He scattered eight hits while striking out six and walking one in the no-decision. Over two previous starts against the Marlins this season, Peterson has allowed only two earned runs over 12.1 innings (1-0, 1.46). He has struck out 15 and walked two. For Miami, RHP Edward Cabrera (4-2, 2.39 ERA) will toe the rubber. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Mets. Cabrera made three appearances against the Mets in 2021, all as the starter, striking out nine and walking six over 9.1 innings (0-1, 8.68).In his last start on Saturday, Cabrera took a no-decision on the road against the Braves. He threw five innings and gave up one run on four hits, striking out seven and walking three in the 2-1 loss.

AT THE PLATE

The New York offense is averaging 4.7 runs per game for the season, with a slash line of .257/.328/.407. Pete Alonso leads the team in OPS at .846. The first baseman is slashing .267/.345/.501 with 32 home runs, 106 RBIs, and 75 runs over 137 games. Against right-handed pitchers like Cabrera this season, the Mets have a .754 OPS, second highest in the league. Daniel Vogelbach is the team’s strongest hitter against right-handers with a .870 OPS in 271 at-bats. Miami is slashing .228/.292/.359 for the season and averaging 3.5 runs per game, fourth lowest in MLB. Miguel Rojas leads the team with a .595 OPS. The shortstop has six home runs, 31 RBIs, and 32 runs scored with a slash line of .229/.275/.320. The Fish have a .573 OPS against left-handers in 2022, lowest in the league. With a .498 OPS over 108 at-bats, Rojas also has been their best hitter against left-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

New York is 41-28 away from home in 2022, scoring 4.7 runs per game while allowing 4.1 runs. Miami has lost four in a row at their home park. The Fish are 26-38 at home this season, averaging 3.5 runs per game while surrendering 4.3. New York is 6-4 in the last 10 meetings at loanDepot park with an average scoreline of 4.5-2.9.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Mets lead the NL East by zero games over the Braves. The Marlins are fourth in the NL East, 30 games behind the Mets.

SportsTips’ MLB Pick:

New York Mets

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