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Mets vs. Blue Jays, June 3: Tylor Megill takes the ball at 4:10 pm on SNY

May 18, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (38) pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Citi Field.
May 18, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (38) pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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The Mets look to bounce back from last night’s loss as they face the Toronto Blue Jays at Citi Field at 4:10 pm on SNY.

Mets Notes

  • The Mets saw their eight-game home winning streak snapped last night

  • They are now 8-5 against American League teams this season

  • Justin Verlander threw 117 pitches in the loss, that’s the most in a single game this season

  • It was Verlander’s 330th career quality start, which tied him with Mike Mussina for the 25th-most in MLB history

  • Pete Alonso, who has 20 home runs on the season, has hit 35 dingers against AL teams since the 2019 season

  • Mark Canha is slashing .333/.435/.538 with two doubles, two home runs and eight RBI in his last 15 games

Blue Jays

Mets

George Springer, RF

Brandon Nimmo, CF

Bo Bichette, SS

Francisco Lindor, SS

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B

Jeff McNeil, 2B

Brandon Belt, DH

Pete Alonso, 1B

Matt Chapman, 3B

Brett Baty, 3B

Whit Merrifield2B

Starling Marte, RF

Daulton VarshoLF

Daniel Vogelbach, DH

Alejandro KirkC

Mark Canha, LF

Kevin Kiermaier, CF

Tomas Nido, C

Who is starting for the Mets?

Taylor Megill is looking to bounce back from a rough outing his last time out. The big right-hander lasted just four innings and allowed four runs on ten hits while walking two and striking out three.

It was the second start in a row, and the fourth time this year, Megill’s failed to pitch five full innings. He now has a 4.63 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, and 43 strikeouts on the season.

Megill has faced the Blue Jays once in his career. He allowed just two hits and struck out five across six shutout innings to earn his first career win last season.

Who is starting for the Blue Jays?

Jose Berrios takes the ball for the Blue Jays this afternoon. After struggling last season, the righty has been pitching much better of late.

Berrios is 5-4 with a 3.86 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 62 strikeouts this season. He threw 5.2 scoreless innings his last time out against the Twins, but did issue five walks.

Berrios has faced the Mets once in his career, back in his rookie season with Minnesota, and he allowed two runs on four hits over four innings.

Upcoming schedule

The Mets and Jays close out their weekend series on Sunday afternoon at 1:10 pm at Citi Field.

Right-hander Kodai Senga (5-3, 3.44 ERA) will get the start on regular rest for the first timer in his career against Yusei Kikuchi (6-2, 4.47 ERA) on SNY.