The Texas Rangers (73-57) and the New York Mets (60-71) square off at Citi Field on Monday at 7:10 PM ET, beginning a three-game series. The Rangers will give the nod to Jon Gray (8-7) against the Mets and Tylor Megill (7-7).
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Texas vs. New York Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, August 28, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Citi Field in Queens, New York
- How to Watch on TV: WPIX
- Probable Pitchers: Gray – TEX (8-7, 3.62 ERA) vs Megill – NYM (7-7, 5.54 ERA)
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Rangers vs. Mets Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Gray | Megill | |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | GS | 19 |
| 8-7 | W-L | 7-7 |
| 3.62 | ERA | 5.54 |
| 131.2 | IP | 91 |
| 44 | BB | 46 |
| 111 | SO | 74 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Jon Gray
- The right-hander last appeared on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, when he threw four innings, allowing five earned runs while giving up seven hits.
- The 31-year-old has a 3.62 ERA and 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings in 23 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .237 to opposing hitters.
- Gray has 10 quality starts this year.
- In four of his 23 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
- Among pitchers who qualify in MLB play this season, the 31-year-old ranks 23rd in ERA (3.62), 30th in WHIP (1.215), and 46th in K/9 (7.6).
- Gray and his team are 10-13-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In games Gray has started this season, the teams are 11-12-0 at hitting the over.
Gray’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Diamondbacks | Aug. 22 | 4.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| vs. Angels | Aug. 16 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| at Giants | Aug. 11 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| vs. Marlins | Aug. 5 | 5.1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| at Astros | Jul. 24 | 5.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
Mets Probable Starting Pitcher: Tylor Megill
- The right-hander’s last start was on Tuesday, when he tossed 4 2/3 innings while giving up three earned runs on eight hits in a matchup with the Atlanta Braves.
- The 28-year-old has pitched in 19 games this season with an ERA of 5.54, a 1.61 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.725.
- He has started 19 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in four of them.
- In 19 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
- The Mets are 9-10-0 ATS in Megill’s 19 starts that had a set spread.
- Megill has started 19 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in seven of them.
Megill’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Braves | Aug. 22 | 4.2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Pirates | Aug. 16 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| vs. Braves | Aug. 11 | 5.1 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| at Orioles | Aug. 5 | 4.2 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| at Astros | Jun. 21 | 2.1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
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