Chris Sale takes on the Mets for the first time this season and hasn’t allowed more than two runs in his last 10 starts. Paul Blackburn has given up a combined seven runs in his last two appearances but that was out of the bullpen. This is his first start since 6/2 where he held Los Angeles scoreless for five innings. The Mets are hitting .245 against lefties on the year but only have one player, Francisco Lindor, who has a good track record against Sale.