Will Mets' Resilience Best Yankees in Upcoming Showdown?

As the New York Mets prepare to face their crosstown rivals, the New York Yankees, at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 25th, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent slump. The Mets' performance has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, but there's reason to believe they could pull off an upset against the formidable Yankees.

In their last outing on March 24th against the Miami Marlins, the Mets struggled with consistency at bat and on the field. They managed only six hits and committed two errors while scoring just one run. Their hitting average was a meager .182 with an OPS (on-base plus slugging) of .455 – numbers that won't typically win games. The bullpen's ERA stood at 6.00 with a WHIP (walks plus hits per inning pitched) of 2.00 – indicating room for improvement in pitching.

However, looking back at another recent game against the Washington Nationals on March 24th provides a glimmer of hope for NYM supporters. The Mets showcased their offensive prowess by racking up eleven hits and ten runs without committing any errors – an impressive display that resulted in a dominant victory over Washington.

The key takeaway from these performances is that when NYM hitters connect with the ball, they can be incredibly productive as evidenced by their .306 batting average and .432 OBP during that high-scoring game against Washington.

Pitching will also play a critical role in determining which New York team comes out on top. While NYM's bullpen has had its struggles recently, it's worth noting that during their victory over Washington Nationals, they maintained an ERA of zero over four innings pitched – demonstrating that they have what it takes to shut down opposing hitters when they're firing on all cylinders.

The upcoming game will undoubtedly be challenging for NYM as they go up against NYY’s lineup which is known for its power-hitting capabilities. However, if NYM can tap into the resilience shown during their best moments this preseason and combine solid pitching with timely hitting; there’s every chance they could emerge victorious in this battle for New York bragging rights.

Fans eager to catch this exciting matchup between two iconic teams can tune into YES network at 1:05 PM ET on March 25th from Tampa FL to witness whether NYM’s determination will be enough to overcome NYY’s might.