Pirates Daily: Can Keller Get ERA Below Four?

Pittsburgh Pirates lost the opener of a four-game series against the New York Mets on Thursday. The Pirates are 55-89 and the Mets are 90-54. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. at Citi Field.

Mitch Keller will start for the Pirates. Taijuan Walker will be starting for Mets. Walker had a tough time in his last outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 6.

The Mets are the favorites. Pittsburgh is listed as underdogs.

Keller has thrown 15 straight scoreless innings dating back to August 30.

Keller needs 5.1 more innings to match his career high of 142.2 innings pitched in 2018. Jack Suwinski is hitless in his last 15 at-bats. Rodolfo Castro has hit safely in seven straight games.

Keller needs 5.1 more innings to match his career high of 142. 1 set in 2018. Oneil Cruz has hit 15 home runs since being recalled on June 20. Rodolfo Castro has had a seven-game hitting streak.