Thor, Zimm bring sub-1.00 ERAs into today’s games

Noah Syndergaard and Jordan Zimmermann have been among the toughest assignments for hitters this season — each has posted a sub-1.00 ERA through three starts. In Zimmermann’s case, he’s yet to surrender a single run, beginning the year with 19 1/3 scoreless frames.

Syndergaard and Zimmermann are just two of many top pitchers scheduled to toe the rubber as part of today’s 13-game slate. They’ll be joined by Madison Bumgarner, Zack Greinke, Chris Archer and Marcus Stroman. Fans can catch all the action streaming live on MLB.TV.

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Here’s what to watch for throughout the day (all times in ET):

Thor tries to stay perfect: CIN@NYM, 7:10 p.m. The Mets’ Syndergaard has picked up right where he left off in his impressive rookie season; he’s surrendered just two earned runs through three starts, striking out 29 batters in 20 innings. His last time out, a win vs. Philadelphia, his fastball touched triple digits 18 times.

“He’s made such huge strides with command, with his thought process, his learning how to pitch,” Mets manager Terry Collins said. “He’s gotten so good so fast, it’s remarkable.”

The Reds will be the latest club to search for production against the second-year hurler when they travel to New York for a three-game set. Syndergaard will have to contend with Cincinnati’s Brandon Phillips, who has been at his best when visiting Queens. Phillips has hit safely in each of his 32 career road games vs. the Mets, including all 22 games he’s played at Citi Field, which is the longest hitting streak by any player at that ballpark. He’s batting .338 lifetime against the Mets in New York.

Stat that matters: Syndergaard last pitched a week ago, meaning he’ll be starting on six days’ rest today. He has a 2.62 ERA when pitching on six days’ rest (65 1/3 innings) compared with an ERA of 3.18 (104 2/3) on five days’ rest or fewer.

Zimmermann brings spotless ERA to series vs. A’s: OAK@DET, 7:10 p.m. Zimmermann remains the only regular starter in baseball who’s yet to allow a run in 2016, becoming the first Tigers pitcher in history to not surrender a run in his first three starts. He’ll try to keep that streak going today as his Tigers host Kendall Graveman and the A’s at Comerica Park. Zimmermann, who signed with Detroit this winter, allowed just seven hits and …

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