NLCS Rematch heating up
The Chicago Cubs (51-27, 1st NL Central) came into Flushing riding a two game streak but came up against a New York Mets(41-37, 2nd NL East) squad looking to take things to the next level. After four straight losses to the Nationals the 4-3 win against the division leading Cubs was a welcome site.
“It sure came at the right time,” Mets manager Terry Collins said. “To come back against that team, first game of this 11-game homestand, I think it’s huge for us. It lifted the spirits of every guy in there.”
Game two tonight will feature Jacob deGrom (3-4, 2.67 ERA) going up against Jason Hammel (7-4, 2.58 ERA). Hammel is 0-3 with a 4.91 ERA in five career starts against the Mets. The last time deGrom took the mound he was most effective tossing eight shutout innings against the Braves. Hammel has not pitched at Citi Field since April 2011.
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