Is Citi Field Ready for the Brewers' Power Surge Against the Mets?

As the Brewers prepare to take on the Mets at Citi Field, fans are eager to see how last season's statistics will play out in this early matchup. The Brewers, known for their resilience and strategic gameplay, are stepping into this game with a hitting record that includes 696 RBIs and 165 home runs from the previous season. Their batting average stood at .240, with an on-base percentage (OBP) of 31 percent and an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of .704.

The team's slugging percentage was .385 last year, complemented by an isolated power (ISO) of .145. When it came to discipline at the plate, they had a base-on-balls per strikeout ratio (BB/K) of 0.419. In high-pressure situations with runners in scoring position (RISP), they managed to secure 354 hits out of 1317 at-bats.

On the mound, Brewers pitchers maintained a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.71 and a walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP) of approximately 1.19 last season. Strikeouts were a strong suit as well; they recorded an impressive rate of nearly nine strikeouts per nine innings (K/9). The pitching staff also boasted a solid strikeout-to-walk ratio (K/BB) of almost three.

Defensively speaking, fielding was reliable with a fielding percentage close to ninety-nine percent and turning double plays happened 117 times throughout the year – showcasing their ability to get out of tight spots efficiently.

While these numbers provide insight into what we can expect from the Brewers this season, baseball is unpredictable by nature—every game writes its own story.

Fans can catch all the action live from Citi Field on March 29th at 1:40 PM EDT broadcasted by SNY network or follow along as both teams look to set an early tone for their seasons ahead.