This is a 6* MONSTER DESTRUCTION on the New York Mets.

Here's a major mismatch. Jacob DeGrom's record is not indicative of how well he's thrown this season and suffice it to say, we look for the Mets' ace to find a way to outduel his struggling counterpart. The Fish hand the ball to Justin Nicolino (2-4, 5.34 ERA), who was rocked for four runs off seven hits and one strikeout over five frames in a fortunate no-decision vs. the light-hitting Braves on Friday. Nicolino has now failed to register a victory in any of his last nine starts and has been very feeble in this spot all season, going 1-2 with a 5.73 ERA on the road. DeGrom (4-4, 2.62) most recently allowed an earned run off three hits while also striking out seven over five innings in a 10-2 win over the Cubs on Friday. DeGrom was sharp overall in the rain-delayed outing, throwing 52 of 85 pitches for K's, while also inducing 11 swinging strikes. Note the DeGrom has been very good at home, going 3-2 with a highly respectable 2.44 ERA thus far. We look for the home side to bounce back after yesterday's 5-2 loss and for DeGrom to punch another one into the win column. Play on the METS.

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