Hot-hitting Francisco Lindor will be looking to extend his 10-game hitting streak as the New York Mets (96-57) face off against the Oakland Athletics (56-96) at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Sunday with the three-game Interleague series all square at 1-1. The Athletics evened the series 1-1 after winning 10-4 on Saturday. Ken Waldichuk went five innings, giving up four runs on five hits, to get the win. Seth Brown went 3 for 4 with a home run and a double in the win. He scored three runs and had two RBIs. Conner Capel went 3 for 5 with a home run and a triple. He scored two runs and had four RBIs. Mark Vientos was 1 for 3 with a solo home run for the Mets.
ON THE MOUND
Max Scherzer (10-4, 2.15 ERA) is in line to start for New York. The right-hander threw six no-hit innings in his last start, a 7-2 home win over the Brewers on Monday. He earned the win, striking out nine. Lefty JP Sears (6-2, 3.58 ERA) will take the mound for Oakland. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Mets. In his last start on Tuesday, Sears got the win at home against the Mariners. He threw five innings and gave up one run (0 ER) on one hit, striking out seven and walking three in the 4-1 triumph.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, New York has averaged 5.4 runs a game, a small gain compared to their season average of 4.7. Against left-handed pitchers like Sears this season, the Mets have a .711 OPS. Starling Marte is the team’s strongest hitter against left-handers with a .877 OPS in 139 at-bats. Oakland is averaging 4.6 runs per game in the last five, up from 3.5 for the season, with an improved slash line (.258/.335/.429). The A’s have a .624 OPS against righties in 2022, second lowest in MLB. With a .775 OPS over 383 at-bats, Brown has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
New York is 46-31 in away games in 2022, scoring 4.9 runs per game while allowing 4.2 runs. Oakland has gone 26-51 at home this season, averaging 3.1 runs per game while surrendering 5.0. Oakland is 4-3 in seven games between the teams at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum with an average scoreline of 5.3-4.9.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Mets lead the NL East by two games over the Braves. Their magic number to clinch the division is nine. The Athletics are fifth in the AL West, 43 games behind the Astros.
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