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It was unknown who would start for the Mets’ series opener vs. the Cardinals on Monday, but Lucchesi will ultimately earn that honor. It’s not a huge surprise — he’s operated as the team’s No. 5 start this season with Noah Syndergaard and Carlos Carrasco sidelined — but he’s pitched to a disappointing 6.75 ERA to start the year. That said, his advanced metrics paint a different picture. He has been dominant from a strikeout perspective, posting a career-best 12.38 strikeouts per nine innings, but he’s been unlucky from a batted ball perspective. Overall, his 1.