The New York Mets (51-61) have a home game at Citi Field against the Chicago Cubs (58-55) at 7:10 PM ET on Tuesday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Jameson Taillon (6-6) to the mound, while Carlos Carrasco (3-6) will get the nod for the Mets.
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Chicago vs. New York Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Citi Field in Queens, New York
- How to Watch on TV: SNY
- Probable Pitchers: Taillon – CHC (6-6, 5.36 ERA) vs Carrasco – NYM (3-6, 6.60 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Mets Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Taillon | Carrasco | |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | GS | 16 |
| 6-6 | W-L | 3-6 |
| 5.36 | ERA | 6.60 |
| 94 | IP | 76.1 |
| 30 | BB | 33 |
| 82 | SO | 52 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Jameson Taillon
- His most recent appearance came on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds, when the right-hander went five innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing seven hits.
- In 19 games this season, the 31-year-old has a 5.36 ERA and 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .268 to opposing batters.
- Taillon heads into this matchup with three quality starts under his belt this year.
- He has had two appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
- Taillon’s team is 8-11-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Games Taillon has started this season hit the over nine times in 19 chances.
Taillon’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Reds | Aug. 3 | 5.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| at Cardinals | Jul. 29 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jul. 23 | 5.2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Nationals | Jul. 18 | 5.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| at Yankees | Jul. 7 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Mets Probable Starting Pitcher: Carlos Carrasco
- The right-hander’s last start was on Thursday, when he tossed six innings while giving up six earned runs on eight hits in a matchup with the Kansas City Royals.
- The 36-year-old has pitched in 16 games this season with an ERA of 6.60, a 1.58 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.638.
- In 16 starts this season, he’s earned three quality starts.
- He has one appearance this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 16 chances this season.
- The Mets have gone 6-10-0 ATS in Carrasco’s 16 starts with a set spread.
- Carrasco has started 16 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in nine of them.
Carrasco’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Royals | Aug. 3 | 6.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| vs. Nationals | Jul. 29 | 2.1 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| at Red Sox | Jul. 23 | 2.1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| vs. White Sox | Jul. 18 | 4.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| at Diamondbacks | Jul. 6 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
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