Marlins vs. Mets: Game 96 Thread

Even if the Miami Marlins and the New York Mets weren't currently elbowing each other for the final wild card spot in the National League, this Jose Fernandez vs. Jacob deGrom matchup would still be must-watch television. Expect this one to be soaked with high energy and tension all evening long.

Both pitchers are at the top of their game. In his last start, Fernandez (11-4) became the fastest starting pitcher to reach 500 career strikeouts when he fanned a career-high tying 14 strikeouts against the Philadelphia Phillies. In ten starts at home, he is 8-1 with a 1.53 ERA, and he particularly likes seeing the Mets. Just over a month ago at Marlins Park, he struck out 14 Mets' batters thru seven innings of seemingly effortless shutout ball.

In his last start, also against the Phillies, deGrom (6-4) only pitched his first career shutout game, striking out seven and allowing just one hit. He's won his last three starts with seven strikeouts each while surrendering an average of three hits.

Pitching Matchup