The Arizona Diamondbacks (76-69) and the New York Mets (65-78) square off at Citi Field on Tuesday at 7:10 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Mets will send Jose Butto (0-2) to the mound, while Ryne Nelson (7-7) will answer the bell for the Diamondbacks.
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New York vs. Arizona Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Citi Field in Queens, New York
- How to Watch on TV: SNY
- Probable Pitchers: Butto – NYM (0-2, 3.86 ERA) vs Nelson – ARI (7-7, 5.30 ERA)
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Mets vs. Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Butto | Nelson | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | GS | 25 |
| 0-2 | W-L | 7-7 |
| 3.86 | ERA | 5.30 |
| 21 | IP | 130.2 |
| 15 | BB | 39 |
| 16 | SO | 85 |
Mets Probable Starting Pitcher: Jose Butto
- His most recent appearance was on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals, when the righty went 6 1/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing six hits.
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 3.86, with 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in five games this season. Opponents are hitting .222 against him.
- Butto and his team have yet to cover the spread in any of their three chances this season.
- The teams have not yet hit the over in any of the three games Butto has started this season.
Butto’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Nationals | Sep. 6 | 6.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Pirates | Aug. 15 | 2.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| at Tigers | May. 3 | 2.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Nationals | Apr. 25 | 4.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| at Athletics | Apr. 16 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Ryne Nelson
- The right-hander’s last start was on Thursday, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings while giving up one earned run on two hits in a matchup with the Chicago Cubs.
- The 25-year-old has pitched to a 5.30 ERA this season with 5.9 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.7 walks per nine across 25 games.
- He has seven quality starts in 25 chances this season.
- He has two appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 25 chances this season.
- The Diamondbacks have gone 14-11-0 against the spread when Nelson starts.
- Nelson has started 25 contests with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in 11 of them.
Nelson’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cubs | Sep. 7 | 5.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Padres | Aug. 11 | 3.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| at Twins | Aug. 5 | 3.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| at Giants | Jul. 31 | 6.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jul. 24 | 6.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
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