The Mets are 6-1, hitting better lately and getting solid pitching, both starting and relief. The Giants are the reverse, losing 5 of 6. They were swept by the Tigers, and lost the series to the Marlins. Manaea, a left hander, starts for the Giants. He has had one good start in three appearances; the other two were very short, allowing 5 runs in 6+ innings. Senga will start for the Mets. He is 2-0 with a 3.38 ERA over three starts. He struggled in his last appearance but was tough in his first two. Control is an issue; he has allowed 10 walks to date, but also has 21 strikeouts. He is still very much a work in progress. The Giants' bullpen has not been much of a safety net with a collective 5.57 ERA last 10 games. By comparison, the Mets' relievers are sitting at 2.63 over the same period.

The Mets bats have been heating up just as the Giants' have cooled off. NY is a better team than the last two teams the Giants have faced and with little success. SF is just 2-4 at home. I smell a road win. Take the Mets to win outright.