The New York Mets welcome the Detroit Tigers to Citi Field on Tuesday to begin a three-game series.
The Mets enter the matchup with a 15-25 overall record, including a 6-12 mark at home. When they have allowed a home run this season, New York has gone 7-13.
Detroit holds a 19-22 overall record but has struggled on the road at 7-16. The Tigers also have a 7-13 record in games where they have surrendered a home run.
Tuesday’s contest marks the first meeting between the two clubs this season.
**Pitching Matchup**
Tigers: Jack Flaherty (0-3, 5.56 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, 42 strikeouts)
Mets: Freddy Peralta (2-3, 3.12 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 43 strikeouts)
**Betting Line**
Mets -151, Tigers +126; over/under is 7.5 runs.
**Players to Watch**
– Marcus Semien has recorded six doubles and two home runs for the Mets.
– Mark Vientos is 8-for-38 with three doubles and three home runs over his last 10 games.
– Kevin McGonigle has 11 doubles, two triples, and two home runs for the Tigers.
– Riley Greene is 14-for-35 with five doubles and two RBIs in his last 10 contests.
**Recent Form (Last 10 Games)**
Mets: 5-5, .207 batting average, 2.76 ERA, outscored opponents by three runs
Tigers: 4-6, .226 batting average, 3.57 ERA, outscored by two runs
**Injury Report**
Mets: A.J. Minter (15-Day IL – lat), Jorge Polanco (10-Day IL – wrist), Ronny Mauricio (10-Day IL – thumb), Luis Robert (10-Day IL – back), Kodai Senga (15-Day IL – spinal lumbar), Jared Young (10-Day IL – knee), Francisco Lindor (10-Day IL – calf), Reed Garrett (60-Day IL – elbow), Justin Hagenman (60-Day IL – rib), Tylor Megill (60-Day IL – elbow), Dedniel Nunez (60-Day IL – elbow)
Tigers: Connor Seabold (15-Day IL – ankle), Kerry Carpenter (10-Day IL – ac joint), Justin Verlander (60-Day IL – hip), Gleyber Torres (10-Day IL – oblique), Will Vest (15-Day IL – forearm), Tarik Skubal (15-Day IL – elbow), Javier Baez (10-Day IL – ankle), Casey Mize (15-Day IL – groin), Bailey Horn (60-Day IL – elbow), Trey Sweeney (60-Day IL – shoulder), Reese Olson (60-Day IL – shoulder), Parker Meadows (60-Day IL – head/arm), Jackson Jobe (60-Day IL – elbow), Troy Melton (60-Day IL – elbow), Beau Brieske (60-Day IL – groin)
