The forecast is calling for rain and windy conditions Tuesday night at Citi Field, but it will be hot in Queens in the 60 feet, 6 inches separating the batter’s box from the mound.
That is because Noah Syndergaard and Jose Fernandez will be on the hill, the first time the two 23-year-old fireballers will face one another in a matchup of two of the best young pitchers in the game when the Mets face the Marlins.
Syndergaard is coming off a brilliant performance, a nine-strikeout, three-hit effort over six shutout innings in a win over the defending World Series champion Royals last Tuesday.