New York at San Diego

The NY Mets have a stellar 8-4 road record anchored by a top 10 pitching staff and an offense that is #11 in on-base percentage. Starter Jacob deGrom (2-0, 2.53 ERA) has been sharp and the team is 19-7 when he is on the road against a team with a losing record. In four career starts against the Padres, deGrom has a 1.93 ERA. The Mets are 19-7 against a team with a winning percentage below .400 and face a San Diego squad that is 4-10 at home with a terrible offense, #27 in on-base percentage. The Padres are on a 2-7 run allowing 59 runs. 34-year-old Clayton Richard (5.67 ERA) is no stopper, allowing 16 runs over his last 20 innings and has been victimized by the long ball, giving up five homers in his past three starts. The Padres are 6-15 against right-handed starters and 7-15 when following a loss. San Diego is also 6-22 when Richards faces the NL East. Play the NY Mets.