Players To Watch
3 min read

Mets' Starling Marte Shines as Royals Prepare to Face Off at Citi Field

The New York Mets are gearing up to take on the Kansas City Royals in a highly anticipated game at Citi Field. Both teams have been putting in the work to secure a victory, but all eyes will be on Mets' outfielder Starling Marte, who has been on fire in the previous three games.


Aug 3, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (11) hit a single against the New York Mets during the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Marte, playing as a right fielder, has been an exceptional performer for the Mets. In the first game against the Tigers, he displayed his defensive prowess with a perfect fielding percentage of 1.0. On top of that, he showcased his hitting skills with an impressive batting average of .500 and an on-base percentage of .500. His OPS (on-base plus slugging) stood at 1.0, making him a formidable force at the plate.


Another standout player for the Mets is second baseman Zack Short. While his fielding performance hasn't been flawless with a fielding percentage of 0.0 in one game, he made up for it with his hitting skills. Short had an average of .333 and an OPS of 0.666 over the course of three games.


Aug 3, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (59) pitches during the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

On the pitching front, Edwin Díaz has been dominant for the Mets as a relief pitcher. With an ERA (earned run average) and WHIP (walks plus hits per inning pitched) both standing at 0.0, Díaz has proven to be a reliable asset for the team.


Meanwhile, the Royals have their own set of talented players ready to challenge the Mets. Shortstop Nick Loftin has shown great defensive skills with a perfect fielding percentage of 1.0 in one game. First baseman Vincent Pasquantino also made his mark with an average of .333 and an on-base percentage of 0.4.


Aug 3, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer (51) pitches against the New York Mets during the sixth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Pitcher John Schreiber has been a reliable asset for the Royals with an ERA of 0.0 and a WHIP of 0.0. His ability to keep opposing batters at bay will be crucial in the upcoming game.


As the Mets and Royals face off, all eyes will be on Marte and his exceptional performance. If he continues to shine, the Mets have a strong chance of securing a victory. However, the Royals have proven themselves to be formidable opponents with their own standout players.


Baseball fans can catch this exciting matchup between the Mets and Royals at Citi Field on April 14th, 2024, at 5:40 PM UTC. Don't miss out on witnessing these top performers in action as they battle it out on the field.

Rate the article

Related stories

Mets' Starling Marte Leads Charge Against Phillies in High-Stakes Playoff Encounter
Players To Watch

Mets' Starling Marte Leads Charge Against Phillies in High-Stakes Playoff Encounter

3 min read
Mets' Starling Marte Shines as Mets Prepare for Phillies in Playoff Clash
Players To Watch

Mets' Starling Marte Shines as Mets Prepare for Phillies in Playoff Clash

3 min read
Mets' Francisco Lindor Sets Stage for Riveting Encounter with Brewers
Players To Watch

Mets' Francisco Lindor Sets Stage for Riveting Encounter with Brewers

4 min read