The Washington Nationals will look to Abimelec Ortiz, riding a two-game homer streak, versus the New York Mets at 7:10 p.m. ET on Friday, at Citi Field. Robert Stock (0-2, 10.13 ERA) will start for the Mets, who are 53-69 this season and fifth in the NL East. Andrew Alvarez (2-3, 3.76 ERA) is starting for the Nationals, who are 60-63 and fourth in the NL East.
How to watch Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets
Nationals vs. Mets odds
- Favorite Moneyline: Mets -120
- Underdog Moneyline: Nationals +100
- Total: 8.5
- Total Over Odds: -118
- Total Under Odds: -102
Injury reports
Mets
Mark Vientos: 10 Day IL (Hand), Juan Soto: 10 Day IL (Calf), Austin Warren: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Cionel Perez: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Devin Williams: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Tylor Megill: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Justin Hagenman: 60 Day IL (Rib), Reed Garrett: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Nationals
James Wood: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Drew Millas: 10 Day IL (Finger), Connelly Early: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Josiah Gray: 60 Day IL (Elbow), DJ Herz: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ken Waldichuk: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Richard Lovelady: 60 Day IL (Tricep), Mitchell Parker: 60 Day IL (Elbow), PJ Poulin: 60 Day IL (Flexor)
Stats to know
- Bo Bichette is hitting for a .262 BA, .309 OBP and .380 SLG with a 17.9% strikeout rate and a 6.5% walk rate. His OPS is .690 and he has scored 59 runs. In 524 plate appearances, he has hit 12 home runs and driven in 61 runs.
- In 480 plate appearances, Carson Benge is hitting .274/.335/.413 with a .749 OPS and 18 steals on 21 attempts. He has hit 13 long balls, driven in 47 runs and scored 62 times.
- CJ Abrams is hitting for a .284 BA, .357 OBP and .541 SLG with a 23.2% strikeout rate and an 8.6% walk rate. His OPS is .898, which ranks 8th in MLB, and he has scored 76 runs. In 512 plate appearances, he has hit 29 home runs (8th in MLB) and driven in 91 runs (1st in MLB). Abrams has recorded 23 steals on 28 attempts.
- In 500 plate appearances, Daylen Lile has posted an 18.8% strikeout rate and a 5.6% walk rate while slashing .249/.298/.418 with 15 home runs, 65 RBIs and 61 runs scored. He has stolen 12 bases on 17 attempts.
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