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In their last game, the Mets beat the San Diego Padres 6-4 to take the series two games to one. It was the sixth win for New York in their last ten games which is one of their better stretches of the season. The Mets now hit the road where they're 21-24.
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In their last game, the Pirates had their 11-game win streak snapped with a 4-0 loss to the Cleveland Indians. That came as no surprise facing one of the best starters in the AL in Trevor Bauer.
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This season the Mets rank tied for 27th in runs scored and 19th in team ERA, and the Pirates rank 11th in runs scored and 18th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match-Up<br />
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<b>New York:</b> Steven Matz (4-8 3.65 ERA)<br />
<b>Pittsburgh:</b> Nick Kingham (5-4 4.11 ERA)
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In Matz’s last start he was not sharp allowing five earned runs on nine hits over five innings in a 7-6 loss to the New York Yankees. The Mets have lost his last three starts where he has totaled 17 2/3 innings getting tagged for nine earned runs. Matz faced the Pirates in late June going seven innings and giving up three earned runs on six hits in a 4-3 New York win. The Mets are 3-7 in Matz's last ten starts, and they are 1-4 in his previous five starts against a team with a winning record.
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In Kingham’s last start he gave up two earned runs on four hits in six 1/3 innings in a 6-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds. The Pirates have won his last three starts where he has totaled 18 2/3 innings and given up six earned runs. This outing will be Kingham’s first career start against the Mets, and the rookie is 3-1 with an ERA of 2.90 in five home starts this season.
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Mets at Pirates MLB Betting Angles<br />
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The Pirates are 15-7 in their last 22 games against the Mets.
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The Pirates are 7-3 in their last ten home games against the Mets.
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In the last 11 games between these teams, the Over record is 8-2-1.
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In the last four games between these teams in Pittsburgh, the Over record is 3-0-1.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records<br />
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<b>New York Mets:</b> 42-57 SU / O/U 45-51 / Run Line W/L 45-54<br />
<b>Pittsburgh Pirates:</b> 53-50 SU / O/U 50-47 / Run Line W/L 51-42
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New York at Pittsburgh MLB Key Betting Trends<br />
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NY is 17-36 in their last 53 games
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NY is 3-7 in their last ten road games
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NY has an Over record of 4-1 in their last five games
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PITT is 6-0 in their last six home games
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PITT is 11-1 in their previous 12 games
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PITT has an Under record of 7-3 in their last ten games
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>METS </b>
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[3B] 04/28/2018 - David Wright 60-day DL (03/26) ( Shoulder )<br />
[C] 04/14/2018 - Travis d'Arnaud 60-day DL (04/11) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 03/26/2018 - Rafael Montero 60-day DL (03/26) ( Elbow )<br />
[SS] 03/26/2018 - T.J. Rivera 60-day DL (02/18) ( Elbow )<br />
[3B] 07/09/2018 - Todd Frazier 10-day DL (07/09) ( Ribs )<br />
[P] 07/23/2018 - Noah Syndergaard 10-day DL (07/23) ( Illness )<br />
[LF] 07/24/2018 - Yoenis Cespedes 10-day DL (07/21); is out for season ( Heel )<br />
[CF] 06/10/2018 - Juan Lagares is out for season ( Toe )<br />
[1B] 06/11/2018 - Adrian Gonzalez has been released ( None )<br />
[P] 06/22/2018 - AJ Ramos 60-day DL (05/27) ( Shoulder )<br />
[RF] 06/19/2018 - Jay Bruce 10-day DL (06/18) ( Hip )<br />
[P] 06/24/2018 - Jason Vargas 10-day DL (06/20) ( Calf )
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<b>PIRATES </b>
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[P] 03/26/2018 - A.J. Schugel 60-day DL (03/26) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 03/26/2018 - Nick Burdi 60-day DL (02/20) ( Elbow )<br />
[CF] 07/25/2018 - Starling Marte left last game, is "?" Thursday vs. New York Mets ( Hand )<br />
[C] 07/14/2018 - Francisco Cervelli 7-day DL (07/14) ( Concussion )<br />
[P] 06/29/2018 - Nik Turley 60-day DL (06/29) ( Arm )<br />
[P] 06/29/2018 - Chad Kuhl 10-day DL (06/27) ( Forearm )
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