New York Mets and Detroit Tigers meet in game 2 of series
Detroit Tigers (19-23, fifth in the AL Central) vs. New York Mets (16-25, fifth in the NL East) New York; Wednesday, 7:10 p. m.
EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Framber Valdez (0-0); Mets: Christian Scott (0-0, 3. 27 ERA, 1. 18 WHIP, 15 strikeouts) LINE: Tigers -112, Mets -108; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets face the Detroit Tigers, leading the series 1-0.
New York is 7-12 at home and 16-25 overall. The Mets have a 6-1 record in games when they hit at least two home runs. Detroit is 19-23 overall and 7-17 in road games.
The Tigers have the fifth-ranked team on-base percentage in the AL at . 324. Wednesday's game is the second time these teams meet this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Carson Benge has five doubles, three home runs and 12 RBIs for the Mets. Mark Vientos is 10 for 41 with three doubles and three home runs over the last 10 games. Riley Greene has 13 doubles, four home runs and 20 RBIs while hitting .