As of 9:00am EST today, here are today’s Mets minor league starting pitchers:
Las Vegas 51s @ Salt Lake Bees, 9:05pm EST
Matt Fox (6-4, 4.31 ERA) vs. Barry Enright (7-6, 6.47 ERA)
Fox found himself back in the win column after his August 14th start against New Orleans. He allowed just four hits, two walks, and two strikeouts in seven shutout innings for the 51s. It was the longest he’d lasted in a game in his most recent 10 starts, and the first time he kept the opposition scoreless in an appearance since July 5th. In 94 innings pitched this season, he’s allowed 112 hits, 22 walks, and 56 strikeouts.
Bowie Baysox @ Binghamton Mets, 6:35pm EST
Devin Jones (4-5, 5.72 ERA) vs. Darin Gorski (4-1, 2.05 ERA)
Gorski currently owns a four-start quality start streak, as he kicks off the series against the Baysox at home. His last appearances came on August 14th against Reading, where he allowed three runs on seven hits, two walks, and five strikeouts in six innings pitched. The B-Mets have already clinched their first playoff spot in nine years, but their magic number to clinch the EAS Eastern Division is down to three. It helps that the bullpen hasn’t allowed a run in their last 16 innings pitched.
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The Mets continue their road trip against the Palm Beach Cardinals tomorrow.
Savannah Sand Gnats @ Augusta Green Jackets, 5:30pm EST
Seth Lugo (1-0, 0.69 ERA) vs. TBD
Savannah Sand Gnats @ Augusta Green Jackets, immediately after
Wanel Mesa (1-1, 3.86 ERA) vs. TBD
Lugo looks to continue his hot streak since joining the Gnats in Game 1 of today’s doubleheader in Augusta. Following a no-walk, 10-strikeout performance in his debut, he outdid himself on August 10th. He earned his first victory against Hickory, allowing four hits, no walks, and 11 strikeouts in seven shutout innings for the victory. When he was in Brooklyn, he struck out 27 batters in 34.1 innings pitched, but has fanned 21 in just 13 Sally League innings.
Mesa gets the call for Game 2, making his first start of the season for Savannah after 10 relief appearances with the club. He last appeared on August 13th against Rome, allowing one run on one hit, no walks, and three strikeouts in two innings pitched. This start will be his first since 2008, where he started 10 games in the DSL for the Nationals organization.
Staten Island Yankees @ Brooklyn Cyclones, 5:30pm EST
Giovanny Gallegos (2-4, 3.99 ERA) vs. Akeel Morris (3-0, 0.54 ERA)
Staten Island Yankees @ Brooklyn Cyclones, immediately after
After 11 stellar relief appearances for the Cyclones, Morris takes to the mound for his first start of 2013. His last appearance came on August 14th against Hudson Valley. He came away with the win after three shutout innings, allowing no hits, one walk, and five strikeouts. Most of his relief appearances have been more than one inning, and the right-hander has only allowed two earned runs in 33.1 innings pitched. He’s allowed 18 hits, 14 walks, and 47 strikeouts in that time. The starter for Game 2 is yet to be determined.
Burlington Royals @ Kingsport Mets, 7:00pm EST
Andres Machado (0-7, 7.71 ERA) vs. TBD
The K-Mets dropped their first game against the Royals last night, 6-0. The probable starters for Game 2 of the series tonight haven’t been announced yet.
GCL Cardinals @ GCL Mets
The Mets kick off their week with the first of two straight against the Cardinals. The probable pitchers haven’t been announced.