Reds vs. Mets Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – September 16, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 16, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The New York Mets (68-79) square off against the Cincinnati Reds (77-72) at home in Queens on Saturday. The game begins at 7:10 PM ET. The Reds will give the nod to Andrew Abbott (8-5, 3.64 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 9 on the season, and the Mets will counter with Tylor Megill (8-7, 5.03 ERA).

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Cincinnati vs. New York Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
  • Where: Citi Field in Queens, New York
  • How to Watch on TV: WPIX
  • Probable Pitchers: Abbott – CIN (8-5, 3.64 ERA) vs Megill – NYM (8-7, 5.03 ERA)

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Reds vs. Mets Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Abbott Megill
18 GS 22
8-5 W-L 8-7
3.64 ERA 5.03
99 IP 107.1
39 BB 53
107 SO 90

Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Andrew Abbott

  • The lefty’s last appearance was on Friday, Sept. 8 against the St. Louis Cardinals, when he tossed four innings, surrendering six earned runs while giving up four hits.
  • In 18 games this season, the 24-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.64, with 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .220 against him.
  • Abbott enters the game with nine quality starts under his belt this season.
  • He has had five appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
  • Abbott’s team is 12-6-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
  • Games Abbott has started this season hit the over six times in 18 chances.

Abbott’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Cardinals Sep. 8 4.0 4 6 6 3 3
vs. Cubs Sep. 2 6.1 4 1 1 5 2
at Giants Aug. 28 3.1 5 3 3 6 3
at Angels Aug. 23 4.0 5 3 3 5 4
vs. Guardians Aug. 16 5.0 6 2 2 5 0

Mets Probable Starting Pitcher: Tylor Megill

  • The right-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he allowed two hits in five scoreless innings against the Minnesota Twins.
  • The 28-year-old has pitched in 22 games this season with an ERA of 5.03, a 1.70 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.640.
  • He has started 22 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in five of them.
  • In 22 appearances this season, he has finished two without allowing an earned run.
  • The Mets have a 12-10-0 ATS record in Megill’s 22 starts with a set spread.
  • Megill has had 22 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to go over the total in seven of those outings.

Megill’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Twins Sep. 10 5.0 2 0 0 2 4
vs. Mariners Sep. 3 5.1 5 3 3 6 2
vs. Rangers Aug. 28 6.0 5 1 1 8 1
at Braves Aug. 22 4.2 8 3 3 5 2
vs. Pirates Aug. 16 5.0 5 2 2 5 4

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