Houston Astros vs New York Mets
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Houston Astros at New York Mets (2026-08-29). Bennett Sousa vs Nolan McLean at Citi Field.
Bennett Sousa enters this contest yielding 0.96 HR9 while struggling with run prevention via a 6.27 ERA. His baseline is further reflected in a 1.82 WHIP across 18.2 innings of work, accompanied by a 1-3 record and an upward trend. Across his last three outings, Sousa delivered 0.1 IP/4 ER/1 K/1 BB, 1.2 IP/0 ER/0 K/0 BB, and 0.1 IP/3 ER/0 K/1 BB, holding a 4.82 BB/9 alongside a 10.13 K/9. Nolan McLean showed sharp form in his latest outing with 6 IP/0 ER/6 K/4 BB, which pairs with previous performances of 6 IP/1 ER/3 K/4 BB and 6 IP/1 ER/3 K/2 BB. Over 148.2 innings this season, he has produced a 3.21 ERA, a 1.14 WHIP, and a 9-8 record. McLean sports 10.17 K/9, 3.51 BB/9, and 0.91 HR9 while maintaining a downward trend.
The Astros arrive having posted a .727 OPS and 616 runs with a .242 team batting average, splitting their last 10 games at 5-5. Houston's pitching staff holds a 4.63 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP. The Mets counter with an offense generating a .693 OPS, 553 runs, and a .235 average, currently sitting at 4-6 over their past 10 contests. New York's hurlers have compiled a 4.10 ERA alongside a 1.30 WHIP on the season.
