MLB · September 13, 2026 · 1:36 PM ET
New York Mets @ New York Yankees
Free LineCrush game report for New York Mets @ New York Yankees on September 13, 2026, with matchup analysis and pick ideas generated for the daily slate. Reports can update as lineups, injuries, and odds develop, so confirm time-sensitive details before acting.
Matchup Analysis
Schlittler gives Yankees the clear rotation edge
Cam Schlittler is the confirmed starter with a 13-6 record and an exceptional 2.01 ERA. His 0.92 WHIP and 220 strikeouts across 178.2 innings provide the Yankees a statistically superior pitching profile compared to Christian Scott. Scott enters the matchup with a 4-4 record and a 3.81 ERA.
SourceScott must prevent another early deficit
Christian Scott must improve his command to avoid giving the Yankees free baserunners. His 44 walks in 99.1 innings are a concern against a New York lineup that excels at producing multi-run innings when they have traffic on the bases.
SourceRice's status impacts Yankees lineup depth
Ben Rice was rested on Saturday following a massive performance on Friday that included three hits and a solo home run. His availability for Sunday is a key variable, as his presence in the batting order significantly increases the lineup's flexibility against Scott.
Bullpen depth tested for both clubs
Both the Mets and Yankees are managing meaningful absences in their bullpens. This puts additional pressure on Schlittler and Scott to pitch deep into the game, as late-inning management will be complicated by limited availability of high-leverage arms.
SourceSchlittler recent form versus total trends
While Friday's game saw 10 combined runs, Schlittler has allowed one run or fewer in eight of his last nine starts. This high-level consistency suggests the total will depend heavily on whether Scott can limit the Yankees' bats in the early frames.
SourcePick Ideas
Yankees Moneyline
Back the Yankees at -158 or better based on Cam Schlittler's elite 0.92 WHIP and his ability to limit opponents to one run or less in eight of his last nine starts. This pitching advantage is the primary driver for the Yankees' path to victory at home.
Schlittler Strikeout Prop
Target the over on Schlittler's strikeout total if the line is set reasonably against his season average. His 220 strikeouts in 178.2 innings show a high floor for swings and misses, particularly if the Mets' lineup continues to struggle with command-heavy starters.
Full Game Under
Consider the under if the total is 8.5 or higher, especially if Ben Rice is missing from the Yankees' lineup. Schlittler's recent dominant form combined with potential lineup gaps for the home team makes a lower-scoring affair more likely than Friday's 10-run output.
Mets First Five Innings
A Mets first-five run line offers protection against the Yankees' late-inning advantage. Given that both bullpens are carrying absences, the Mets' best chance is to keep the game tight while Scott is fresh and before the depleted relief corps takes over.
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