ESPN.com · Aug 11, 2016
Morning Briefing: It's Thor's Day as Mets look to avoid getting swept
NEW YORK -- The New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks will not have much time to recharge after playing an extra-inning affair on Wednesday night.
Noah Syndergaard (9-6, 2.64 ERA) opposes right-hander Braden Shipley (1-1, 4.15) in Thursday's 12:10 p.m. ET series finale as the Mets attempt to avoid getting swept.
In his first 16 starts this season, Syndergaard averaged 15.0 pitches per inning. In his past five starts, in part due to more foul balls, he has averaged 18.5 pitches per inning. He is 1-4 with a 3.99 ERA in his last seven starts.