New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates 6/11/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The New York Mets are returning to PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to conclude a National League Inter-Division three-game series on the road against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon.
The NY Mets improved to 31-34 overall, posted a 16-22 record when playing away from home after winning the recent road outing, and placed fourth in the NL East with 9.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves in first place.
The Mets accumulated 289 runs scored to date but gave up 311 for a run differential of -22 over the course of the season.
The New York Mets successfully evened the series versus Pittsburgh at 1-1 following a huge 5-1 victory in game 2 of a series that also ended a seven-game losing streak last time out.
On Saturday afternoon, the Mets managed to stop the offense of the Pirates, allowing them to score just one run in the 4th frame but giving them five shutout innings afterward in a 5-1 win.
Center fielder Brandon Nimmo averages.286 at the plate with a team-high on-base percentage of.375 and 70 hits, leading the New York Mets.
Though first baseman Pete Alonzo was put on the injured list, he remained New York’s leader in home runs with 22 and in runs batted in at 49 this season.
The NY Mets posted a team batting average of.242, an on-base percentage of.320, and a slugging percentage of.398 for the year.
On Saturday, SP Carlos Carrasco will be heading to the pitcher’s hill to start for the Mets in the closing game of a series against the Pirates.
The right-handed starter is 2-2 on the season with a 5.94 ERA, a good WHIP at 1.40, and 23 strikeouts while conceding 36 hits, 15 free walks, and 7 homers in 36.1 frames.
The totals went over in four of New York’s last six outings, while the Mets are 1-7 SU in their last eight matches.
The New York Mets are 7-1 straight up in their last 8 contests played versus Pittsburgh, and the Mets are 1-6 SU in their last 7 road games.
The totals went over in eight of the New York Mets’ last 11 outings when playing on the road against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates Predictions 6/11/2023
The Pittsburgh Pirates will stay in their home field to return from their last home loss with a victory over the New York Mets on Sunday afternoon.
Pittsburgh fell to 33-30 overall and 17-16 when playing at home after losing three of the last four home outings.
Still, it stayed on top of the NL Central while collecting a total of 281 runs scored to date and has given away 280 for a run-difference of +1 over the course of the campaign.
The Pirates come into this matchup after winning seven of the last ten contests but losing three of the last four home games, including game 2 of a series versus the Mets at 1-5 on Saturday.
Pittsburgh’s starting pitcher Johan Oviedo (3-5, 4.16 ERA) took the loss for the Pirates, allowing 2 earned runs and 2 bases on balls with 5 strikeouts in 6.1 innings pitched.
Left fielder Bryan Reynolds recorded a batting average of.278 with 38 runs batted in and a team-high 63 hits in leading Pittsburgh for the season.
Center fielder Jack Suwinski pitched in a team-high 12 home runs and designated hitter Andrew McCutchen added an on-base percentage of.381 in leading the Pirates.
On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Pirates management will give the ball to righty Mitch Keller to start the series finale against the New York Mets.
The right-hander is 7-2 for the year with a nice ERA of 3.60 and a strong WHIP of 1.16. He struck out 94 hitters while giving away 72 hits, 21 free bases, and 8 home runs in 80.0 frames.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 7-3 SU in their last 10 contests, while the totals went over in 14 of the Pirates’ last 20 games versus the NY Mets.
The totals went over in 8 of Pittsburgh’s last 11 outings when playing at home against the Mets, while the Pirates’ are 6-1 straight up in their last 7 matches against an opponent from the National League.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-15 SU in their last 20 contests played versus a National League East Division rival.
New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates. The MLB Pick for this contest is Pittsburgh Pirates.
Both starters had issues in each of their starts, as Carlos Carrasco of the Mets allowed 4 runs on 6 hits through 5.0 frames, while the Pirates’ Mitch Keller gave up 15 runs across 17-1/3 innings.
However, Pittsburgh has the advantage of playing on their home field with a 17-16 record. Take the home team in this one. The Pittsburgh Pirates will win 8-5.
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New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates 6/11/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 1:35 PM ET
Location: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
TV: ATPT
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Pittsburgh Pirates -123
MLB Totals: 9.0