Chicago Cubs (20-26) vs New York Mets (25-23)
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 7:40 pm
Chicago has been struggling but with starter Drew Smyly (4-1, 2.86 ERA) on the hill they have a strong opportunity for success in this tilt vs the Mets. The lefty allowed a run on four hits and SO eight in six innings at Houston on Wednesday, but the Cubs choked on a 6-1 lead and eventually lost by a 7-6 count . The Cubbies southpaw, has allowed just three runs over 12 innings of his last two starts, and is 2-0 with a 2.21 ERA in four career starts against the New York Mets and get the nod vs a inconsistent Mets offense. SMYLY is 33-19 against the money line vs. an NL team with an on base percentage .325 or worse in his career. (Team's Record)
Note: Senga the Mets starter is 1-1 along with a 7.98 ERA, with opponents batting .323 on the road this season.
Mets are 3-9 in their last 12 road games.Mets are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter. NY METS are 1-6 against the money line in road games vs. a team with a good bullpen whose WHIP is 1.350 or better this season
Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.Mets are 20-41 in the last 61 meetings in Chicago.
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