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MLB : ATS Matchup
Tuesday 8/4/2015Line$ LineOU LineScore
NY METS  NIESE )
 
MIAMI  HAND )
-1.5  +125

+1.5  -145
-120

+110

7.5un
 
5
Final
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NY METS (56 - 50) at MIAMI (43 - 63)
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Tuesday, 8/4/2015 7:10 PM
JON NIESE (L) vs. BRAD HAND (L)
Board OpeningLatest
 LineTotalLineTotal
909NY METS-120Ov 7.5,-105-130Ov 7.5,+110
910MIAMI+110Un 7.5,-115+120Un 7.5,-130
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
NY METS - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games56-50+5.849-513.60.2360.2940.3690.6633.50.2400.2900.3680.659
Road Games18-32-1222-243.10.2350.2860.3430.6293.80.2400.2960.3690.665
vs Left-handed Starters11-10+2.48-133.00.2230.2850.3540.6393.20.2150.2780.3400.618
Past 7 Games5-2+34-35.10.2360.3020.4810.7833.00.2360.2600.3480.608
Grass Games56-48+7.849-493.70.2380.2960.3710.6663.50.2390.2880.3660.654
Night Games32-40-929-383.20.2260.2810.3510.6323.70.2480.2960.3850.681
Division28-17+9.225-184.10.2440.3090.3760.6853.20.2410.2860.3550.640
NY METS - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games3.60.2360.29410635548391699950.36937029383439709104578351
Road Games3.10.2350.286501715403735340.3431471234192034955372931
Lefty Starters3.00.2230.28521735164292210.3546164200101521771912
NY METS - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games2.921.19428498922282111126414-10331175%
Road Games3.081.2251204641958521123-612475%

MIAMI - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games43-63-19.248-533.50.2510.2990.3710.6704.00.2490.3070.3810.688
Home Games26-28-3.725-273.70.2520.3030.3640.6663.70.2410.2980.3530.651
vs Left-handed Starters10-13-2.315-64.20.2770.3260.4290.7554.70.2500.3060.4030.709
Past 7 Games2-5-3.15-22.60.1940.2480.2700.5185.10.2610.3300.4160.746
Grass Games43-60-16.247-523.60.2510.3010.3690.6703.90.2480.3060.3770.683
Night Games27-42-15.330-363.20.2430.2940.3600.6544.10.2540.3150.3790.694
Division15-23-10.522-143.80.2690.3140.3820.6964.10.2410.3000.3780.678
MIAMI - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games3.50.2510.299106356389314622800.3713522467967269682519953
Home Games3.70.2520.3035417824496911360.3641861303833834043254931
Lefty Starters4.20.2770.32623797221469190.429895819213171169183
MIAMI - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games3.371.2763231341212931911933011-19201262.5%
Home Games2.961.182182.762601518652028-711473.3%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
NY METS - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
7/21/2015DEGROM(R)@ WASHINGTONROSS(R)7-2W-1107 unO1080532
7/22/2015SYNDERGAARD(R)@ WASHINGTONZIMMERMANN(R)3-4L1007 unP7409120
7/23/2015COLON(R)LA DODGERSKERSHAW(L)0-3L+2306.5 unU320840
7/24/2015NIESE(L)LA DODGERSTHOMAS(L)2-7L+1057.5 unO6301250
7/25/2015HARVEY(R)LA DODGERSLEE(R)15-2W-1207 unO21110750
7/26/2015DEGROM(R)LA DODGERSGREINKE(R)3-2W+1156 ovU690561
7/28/2015SYNDERGAARD(R)SAN DIEGOSHIELDS(R)4-0W-1357 unU831431
7/29/2015COLON(R)SAN DIEGOROSS(R)3-7L-1057 ovO54015100
7/30/2015NIESE(L)SAN DIEGOCASHNER(R)7-8L+1007 ovO7501362
7/31/2015HARVEY(R)WASHINGTONGONZALEZ(L)2-1W-1107 unU670570
8/1/2015DEGROM(R)WASHINGTONROSS(R)3-2W-1506.5 ovU660760
8/2/2015SYNDERGAARD(R)WASHINGTONZIMMERMANN(R)5-2W-1256.5 ovO850850
8/3/2015COLON(R)@ MIAMIKOEHLER(R)12-1W-1207.5 unO15100761
8/4/2015NIESE(L)@ MIAMIHAND(L) 
8/5/2015HARVEY(R)@ MIAMIPHELPS(R) 
8/7/2015DEGROM(R)@ TAMPA BAYODORIZZI(R) 
8/8/2015SYNDERGAARD(R)@ TAMPA BAYKARNS(R) 
8/9/2015COLON(R)@ TAMPA BAYARCHER(R) 
8/10/2015 COLORADO  
8/11/2015 COLORADO  

MIAMI - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
7/21/2015LATOS(R)@ ARIZONAHELLICKSON(R)3-0W1258 unU970560
7/22/2015FERNANDEZ(R)@ ARIZONARAY(L)5-3W-1157 unO7508111
7/23/2015KOEHLER(R)@ SAN DIEGOROSS(R)4-0W1356.5 unU1060362
7/24/2015HAREN(R)@ SAN DIEGOCASHNER(R)1-3L1406.5 ovU590850
7/25/2015PHELPS(R)@ SAN DIEGOKENNEDY(R)1-3L1207 ovU871870
7/26/2015LATOS(R)@ SAN DIEGODESPAIGNE(R)2-3L1007 unU450750
7/28/2015FERNANDEZ(R)WASHINGTONZIMMERMANN(R)4-1W-1256.5 unU11807100
7/29/2015KOEHLER(R)WASHINGTONFISTER(R)2-7L+1157.5 unO562940
7/30/2015HAREN(R)WASHINGTONSCHERZER(R)0-1L+1756.5 unU340560
7/31/2015PHELPS(R)SAN DIEGOKENNEDY(R)3-8L-1107.5 unO5411260
8/1/2015URENA(R)SAN DIEGODESPAIGNE(R)3-5L+1007.5 unO541950
8/2/2015FERNANDEZ(R)SAN DIEGOSHIELDS(R)5-2W-1406 unO751780
8/3/2015KOEHLER(R)NY METSCOLON(R)1-12L+1107.5 unO76115100
8/4/2015HAND(L)NY METSNIESE(L) 
8/5/2015PHELPS(R)NY METSHARVEY(R) 
8/6/2015URENA(R)@ ATLANTAWISLER(R) 
8/7/2015FERNANDEZ(R)@ ATLANTATEHERAN(R) 
8/8/2015KOEHLER(R)@ ATLANTAFOLTYNEWICZ(R) 
8/9/2015HAND(L)@ ATLANTAMILLER(R) 
8/11/2015 BOSTON  
KEY GAME INFORMATION
NY METS: NEW YORK (AP) - The big names for the New York Mets this season: Matt Harvey, David Wright, Tommy John.
Finally confident they're a playoff contender, the Mets absorbed a familiar setback in spring training - two of them, really. Zack Wheeler and Josh Edgin became the latest New York pitchers to have reconstructive elbow surgery, sidelining both until next year.
Wheeler's injury prevents the Mets from lining up three electric young arms at the top of their rotation. And the loss of Edgin, who had a 1.32 ERA last season, leaves the bullpen without a dependable lefty.
But the return of Harvey, an imposing ace back from his own Tommy John operation in 2013, has the team talking about October aspirations.
''We've been sitting around for four years asking everybody to be patient,'' manager Terry Collins said when camp opened. ''Well, it's time.''
Former batting champ Michael Cuddyer was signed to add offense, and his Virginia hometown buddy Wright looks healthy again at the plate. So while hardly anyone expects the Mets to unseat Washington atop the NL East, anything short of a wild-card push would be a disappointment.
That's a new outlook for a big-market club that has spent several years trimming payroll while rebuilding under general manager Sandy Alderson. New York improved by five wins last year and finished 79-83, its sixth consecutive losing season since moving into Citi Field.
''Is the team capable of winning 89-90 games? Yeah, I think the team is capable,'' Alderson said last month. ''It has that capacity. I think it has that potential.''
Harvey highlights a solid group of starters that includes 2014 NL Rookie of the Year Jacob deGrom, who made a successful comeback in the minors from Tommy John surgery - the ligament-replacement procedure named for its pioneer pitching patient in 1974.
Dillon Gee, who was headed for the bullpen, instead slides back into the rotation as Wheeler's substitute. He rejoins Jonathon Niese and 41-year-old Bartolo Colon, a 15-game winner last season.
With young right-hander Rafael Montero also in the mix, plus top prospects Noah Syndergaard and Steven Matz (a former Tommy John patient) getting close, the Mets might indeed have enough pitching depth to offset the injuries.
Especially if Tommy John veterans Jenrry Mejia and Bobby Parnell can lock down games in the late innings.
Mejia had his operation in 2011, shifted to a relief role last season and posted 28 saves. Parnell, the team's previous closer, had surgery last April and could be back this May.
New York is hardly the only team hurt by the recent rash of torn elbow ligaments all over baseball. Look no further than division rivals Washington, Miami and Atlanta.
But for a club that's been rebuilding around a young stable of power arms, rebuilding all those elbows has taken its toll on progress.
''Every guy that throws hard eventually is going to have it,'' Wheeler said.
The regular season begins April 6 in Washington. Here are some other story lines to watch for with the Mets this season:
POWER COMPANY: New York finished 12th in the National League in slugging percentage (.364) last year and 13th in batting average (.238). More is needed from Curtis Granderson, who hit .227 with 20 homers and 66 RBIs in his first season with the Mets after signing a $60 million, four-year contract. Kevin Long, a Granderson favorite during his Yankees days, was hired as hitting coach - and the Mets moved in the Citi Field fences for the second time to help Granderson, Wright and Lucas Duda in right-center. Wright, a seven-time All-Star, is eager to rebound after a left shoulder injury contributed to his 2014 bust. Duda will try to repeat his breakout season of 30 homers and 92 RBIs.
UP THE MIDDLE: Outside of Gold Glove center fielder Juan Lagares, the defense appears shaky. Wilmer Flores, a young hitter with a suspect glove, starts at shortstop - a gaping hole since Jose Reyes left following the 2011 season. All-Star second baseman Daniel Murphy is also limited defensively, so double-play chances could get dicey. Passed balls and wild throws are a concern for catcher Travis d'Arnaud.
UNDER PRESSURE: Increased expectations mean added scrutiny for Collins entering the final guaranteed season of his contract. Word is Alderson was even considering a change last year before deciding to bring Collins back. In truth, this is probably his first chance in five years to manage a Mets team talented enough to contend - but it might be his only one.
MIAMI: MIAMI (AP) - Two transactions midway through spring training that drew little notice heralded significant progress for the Miami Marlins.
Top pitching prospects Jose Urena and Justin Nicolino were optioned to the minor leagues - moves reflecting the franchise's improved depth of talent. This season, for a change, the front office doesn't feel compelled to rush youngsters like Urena and Nicolino to the majors.
''In previous years they would probably already be in the big leagues,'' president of baseball operations Michael Hill said. ''We've really tried to change that, be fair to the player and allow them to have the necessary growing pains in the minor leagues so when they do get to the big leagues, they can hit the ground running.''
When Urena and Nicolino do reach the majors, they might be joining a contender. Following a busy offseason highlighted by the signing of Giancarlo Stanton to a record $325 million contract, Miami's expectations are unusually lofty.
The Marlins don't talk just about finishing above .500 for the first time since 2009. They want to end an 11-year playoff drought.
''I love the talent we've been able to assemble,'' Hill said. ''If we handle our business, I'm pretty excited about where that will lead.''
While Stanton draws the biggest headlines, it might be the Marlins' rotation that separates them from the pack. They enter the season with five solid starters, and that doesn't include ace Jose Fernandez, the 2013 NL Rookie of the Year, who is projected to return from elbow surgery at midseason.
Miami acquired Mat Latos and Dan Haren in offseason deals, and they join Henderson Alvarez, Jarred Cosart and Tom Koehler. Latos is 56-40 since 2010, and the others each won at least 10 games last year, with a combined record of 48-39. Newcomer David Phelps, who is 12-11 as a starter, provides depth and can also relieve.
''I like our rotation,'' manager Mike Redmond said. ''These guys have gone out and competed for a long time and have a lot of experience, which is nice.''
Other things to know about the baseball buzz building in South Florida:
RETURN ON INVESTMENT: Stanton appears poised for another big year after being knocked out of the 2014 NL MVP race when a beaning ended his season in September. He led the NL in slugging and homers despite missing the final 17 games.
During spring training batting practice, new teammate Phelps noted that Stanton hits balls to the opposite field farther than most players can pull them. And he doesn't just outslug everybody.
''We ran shuttles the first week of camp and I figured he was a good athlete,'' Phelps said. ''But I didn't expect him to be outrunning everybody, too.''
TRENDING UPWARD: Miami went 62-100 under Redmond two years ago, and then ended a streak of three consecutive last-place finishes in the NL East by going 77-85 in 2014. The 15-win improvement tied for the best in the National League by a 100-loss team since 1986.
Among the players still around from that young, awful 2013 team are Stanton, Fernandez, Alvarez, Koehler, left fielder Christian Yelich, center fielder Marcell Ozuna and shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria.
''The fun part is to see the excitement in guys now, and for them to talk about how far we've come in a short amount of time,'' Redmond said. ''As tough as it was at the time, I knew we would be better off for it, because we got some guys a lot of experience.''
STILL YOUNG: With the addition such veterans as Latos, Haren, third baseman Martin Prado, second baseman Dee Gordon and first baseman Michael Morse, the payroll is expected to be above $70 million. That's the highest for the Marlins since 2012, and an increase of about 50 percent from last year.
Even so, the Marlins remain young. Fernandez, Alvarez, Cosart, Stanton, Yelich, Ozuna and Hechavarria are all under 26. That creates a clubhouse environment foreign to Phelps, a right-hander acquired in a trade with the Yankees.
''It's a lot of young, talented players,'' said Phelps, 28, accustomed to being surrounded by the likes of Derek Jeter and CC Sabathia. ''It's really a breath of fresh air just to come in and have a core in place that is younger than me.''
Most of the Marlins have never played on a contending team, which raises some skepticism about their chances. But Alvarez predicted the Marlins will be playing games that matter late this season for a change.
''We're going to surprise a lot of people,'' he said.
PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER NL PREVIEW (NY METS-MIAMI) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

(Minor edit in 17th graf.)

*Mets-Marlins Preview* ======================

By NICOLINO DIBENEDETTO STATS Writer

New York (55-50) at Miami (43-62), 7:10 p.m. EDT

The young pitching trio of Matt Harvey, Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard has gotten much of the credit for the New York Mets' climb atop the NL East.

The suddenly productive offense has also been a factor, something that's certainly come as a relief to Jonathon Niese.

Niese is looking for some help as he tries to extend his road shutout streak and lead the Mets to a fifth straight win Tuesday night against the Miami Marlins.

New York (56-50) holds the division lead this late in a season for the first time since Sept. 19, 2008, with a one-game edge on Washington.

"It's always nice to be there, but we've got a lot of games to play," manager Terry Collins said.

While the club's staff is among baseball's best with a 3.22 ERA, Harvey, deGrom and Syndergaard have a collective 1.57 mark and 14-6 record over the last 28 combined starts.

Niese (5-9, 3.63 ERA), though, has been no slouch with a 2.78 ERA over his last nine starts, but he's gone 2-3 while receiving no runs of support in four of those outings.

The bats weren't the problem Thursday when the left-hander allowed one run in six innings and departed with a six-run lead before the bullpen blew it in an 8-7 loss to San Diego.

Niese now takes the mound on the road, where he's assembled a career-best streak of 15 2-3 consecutive scoreless innings - 4 1-3 shy of deGrom's team high from last month.

He's won his last two starts in Miami (43-63) despite a 6.75 ERA after tossing 13 shutout innings and not getting a decision in his previous two - both New York defeats.

Confidence in the offense seems to be growing for the Mets, who are averaging 6.0 runs and batting .265 with 18 homers during a 7-2 stretch. Their .236 season average and 3.63 runs per game are still among the worst in the majors.

They pounded out 15 hits, including six doubles, in Monday's 12-1 win over Miami. Yoenis Cespedes doubled on all three of his hits and added four RBIs in his best performance since being acquired from Detroit prior to Friday's trade deadline.

"He was really close to hitting the ball out of the ballpark a couple times," Curtis Granderson said. "It's very impressive to get a chance to watch him swing the bat."

Cespedes is 8 for 20 with seven runs in four career games in Miami.

Granderson also had three hits with two RBIs on Monday, giving him a .351 average while plating nine runs in the past nine games.

Lucas Duda, however, continued to struggle away from Citi Field, striking out in all four at-bats in the opener of this three-game set. He is batting .190 with three homers and nine RBIs on the road compared to .393 with nine homers and 12 RBIs in his last eight home games. Duda, though, is 5 for 14 with a homer and two doubles off Brad Hand.

Another trade has Hand (1-2, 5.12) changing roles again. The left-hander is getting a chance to earn a spot in the rotation after Dan Haren was dealt to the Chicago Cubs prior to the deadline. This comes a week after he was moved into the setup role after Steve Cishek was traded to St. Louis.

Hand is 1-1 with a 6.17 ERA in three starts this season. He gave up six runs and was pulled with two outs in the first of an 11-3 loss at Toronto in his most recent June 8.

He's 0-3 with a 4.35 ERA in four career starts against the Mets.


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