New York at Los Angeles

This is a long road trip for the N.Y. Mets, the end of a nine-game trek. They come off an 11-4 loss yesterday to drop to #24 in runs scored, #23 in on-base percentage, and #25 in slugging. The Mets are 22-47 away against winning teams, plus 17-37 against a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. New York starter Zack Wheeler is 0-2 with an 11.00 ERA against Los Angeles. The Dodgers are playing great, ranked eighth in runs scored, ninth in on-base percentage, fifth in slugging, while the pitching staff is second in team ERA (3.42). The Dodgers are on a 9-2 run to sit one-half game behind first-place Colorado in the NL West. Dodgers lefty Hyun-Jin Ryu (2.24 ERA) has 23 strikeouts and only two walks over 22+ innings in four starts since returning from a groin injury. He is also 3-0 with a 1.69 ERA against the Mets. Los Angeles is 86-41 against losing teams, including 35-10 when Ryu starts against losing squads. The Mets are also 5-16 in the last 21 meetings. Play the L.A. Dodgers.