Field Level Media
Marcus Stroman has been a model of stability this season for the injury-plagued New York Mets.
Even so, rarely have the Mets needed one of his steadying outings as much as they need one Tuesday night, when Stroman is scheduled to take the mound in the third game of a four-game series against thevisiting Atlanta Braves.
Stroman (6-5, 2.35 ERA) is slated to oppose Charlie Morton (6-3, 4.03) in a battle of right-handers.
The teams split a doubleheader Monday. Mets ace Jacob deGrom tossed five one-hit scoreless innings en route to a 4-2 win in the opener before Ronald Acuna Jr.