New York Mets vs Oakland Athletics 4/15/2023 Picks Predictions

New York Mets vs Oakland Athletics 4/15/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

The New York Mets are set to face off against the Oakland Athletics in the second game of a three-game series on Saturday afternoon.

The Mets are coming off a successful homestand, winning four of their last six games against the Marlins and Padres, while the A’s have struggled recently, losing seven of their last eight games.

New York’s offense, which ranks 28th in team batting average, will look to improve against Oakland’s pitching staff, which currently has the worst ERA in the majors.

First baseman Pete Alonso has been a standout player for the Mets, hitting six home runs and driving in 12 runs through his first 48 at-bats, while right fielder Starling Marte is batting .268.

Right-handed veteran Carlos Carrasco will take the mound for the Mets on Saturday.

In his first start against Milwaukee, Carrasco allowed five earned runs on four hits in just four innings and followed up with a rough outing against Miami, giving up six earned runs on six hits in 4.2 innings, including three homers.

Carrasco has attributed his recent dip in velocity to the pitch clock.

The total went Over at 4-0-1 in the Mets’ last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
The total hung Over at 4-0 in Carrascos’ last 4 road starts.
The total went Over at 4-0 in Carrascos’ last 4 road starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.

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New York Mets vs Oakland Athletics Predictions 4/15/2023

Oakland, who finished last season with a dismal 60-102 record, is currently on pace for an even worse showing this year, having dropped 10 of their first 13 games.

The Athletics suffered series losses to the Angels, Guardians, Rays, and Orioles leading up to Friday night’s opener against the Mets (this report was published prior to the match).

In particular, they lost three of four games against the Orioles, with a 12-8 defeat on Tuesday and an 8-7 loss on Thursday.

The Athletics are now in the midst of a six-game homestand that concludes with a three-game set against the Cubs.

Currently, Oakland ranks 26th in the league in batting average (.231) and is set to face a New York pitching staff that ranks 12th in ERA (4.14).

Rookie center fielder Esteury Ruiz has been a bright spot for Oakland during their disappointing start, boasting a .293 batting average and six RBI.

Meanwhile, designated hitter Brent Rooker has hit three home runs and driven in nine runs with a .333 batting average.

On the mound for Oakland will be rookie Shintaro Fujinami, who has had a disastrous start to his career, surrendering 13 earned runs in just 6.2 total innings pitched against the Angels and Rays.

Fujinami brings a woeful 17.55 ERA and 2.25 WHIP into this outing.

The total went Over at 6-0 in the Oakland athletics’ last 6 interleague games.
The total hung Over at 6-0 in Athletics’ last 6 games vs. a team with a winning record.
The total went Over at 5-0 in Athletics’ last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.

New York Mets vs Oakland Athletics. The MLB pick for this game is the New York Mets.

Oakland’s recent performance has been disappointing, having dropped seven of their last eight games, and facing a World Series contender like New York only adds to their challenge.

The Athletics will face an uphill battle with their starting pitcher, Fujinami, who has struggled mightily in the opening games of his career, allowing a whopping 13 earned runs in just over six innings, yielding a dismal 17.55 ERA.

On the other hand, New York is determined to ignite their offense, and facing Oakland’s struggling pitching staff seems like a prime opportunity to do so.

The Mets have come out on top in five of their last seven matchups. Prediction: The Mets will take over the diamond 7-3.

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