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Mets vs. Astros: Scott vs. Brown Showdown
29 Aug
Summary
- Christian Scott starts for Mets, Hunter Brown for Astros.
- Mets are fifth in NL East, Astros lead AL West.
- Key players like Yordan Alvarez and Carson Benge show strong stats.
The New York Mets will face the Houston Astros in a three-game series commencing Friday at Citi Field, with a scheduled first pitch of 7:10 p.m. ET. Christian Scott, holding a 4-3 record and a 3.73 ERA, is slated to start for the Mets, who are currently fifth in the NL East standings with a 60-74 season record.
The Astros, who are leading the AL West division with a 67-67 record, are expected to have Hunter Brown (3-3, 3.51 ERA) on the mound. This series features strong individual performances, including Yordan Alvarez's league-leading 1.044 OPS and 36 home runs, and Carson Benge's 16 home runs and 53 RBIs for the Mets.
Several players are currently on the injured list for both teams. The Mets have multiple players including Juan Soto and Devin Williams sidelined, while the Astros are managing injuries to Carlos Correa and Jeremy Pena. Betting odds show the teams as evenly matched favorites, with both at -110 on the moneyline.
