The Mets have the best record in the National League at 37-19. However, they are just 9-9 against lefty starters. Going back long-term, the Mets are 21-45 against a southpaw starter during their last 66 road games.

Here the Mets draw Padres lefty Blake Snell.

The Mets may be in letdown mode after just concluding a high profile four-game series against the Dodgers by nipping LA in extra innings on Sunday.

Carolos Carrasco gets the start for New York. He has a 5.06 road ERA and is off his highest pitch count during his last five starts.

The Padres have scored 17 runs in their last three games against a strong Brewers pitching staff.