Giants starter Desciafani hasn’t kept up with the rest of the SF starters. He pitched for just 8 innings in his first two starts, giving up a ton of hits and a pair of runs in each outing. He was strong last year and in the spring. Carrasco starts for the Mets. 2021 was a lost year for him, and he didn’t show well in the spring, but was lights out in his first two starts, lasting 5 + innings in each game and giving up only one run in total.

The Mets and Giants are presently 1st and 2nd in both team and relief pitching this year, so no real advantage there, however the Mets’ rebuilt offense is playing significantly better than the Giants’ so far. Off a loss, but ahead in the series 2-1, I like Carrasco and the Mets’ chances on Thursday. They are playing at home and are hitting for power and average at the moment. Descianfani has yet to prove himself this spring. It could be close, but take the Mets to win.