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

The New York Mets are gearing up to face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates in an exciting matchup at Citi Field. As both teams prepare for the showdown, all eyes will be on Mets' outfielder Starling Marte, who has been a standout performer in the previous three games.


Aug 15, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets right fielder DJ Stewart (29) follows through on a single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

In the last game, Marte showcased his exceptional fielding skills with a perfect fielding percentage of 1.0. He also made an impact at the plate with an impressive batting average of .500 and an on-base percentage of .500. With such stellar performance, Marte has proven to be a force to be reckoned with.


Another player to watch out for is Mets' second baseman Zack Short. Although he struggled in the previous games with a batting average of .000, Short has shown potential with his fielding prowess, maintaining a perfect fielding percentage of 1.0.


Aug 15, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Liover Peguero (60) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson (23) during the second inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

On the pitching front, Mets' reliever Edwin Díaz has been outstanding with a flawless ERA of 0.0 and a WHIP of 0.0 in the last game. His ability to strike out batters with a K/9 ratio of 18.0 makes him a valuable asset for the team.


Meanwhile, Pirates' pitcher Ryder Ryan has displayed his pitching prowess with an impressive ERA of 5.4 and a WHIP of 1.8 in one of the previous games. Despite facing some challenges, Ryan's ability to strike out batters with a K/9 ratio of 16.2 shows his potential to make an impact on the upcoming game.


Aug 15, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Liover Peguero (60) reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the New York Mets during the second inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

In terms of overall performance over the past three games, Marte has been leading the charge for the Mets with his exceptional batting average and fielding skills. The team will rely on him to deliver another outstanding performance against the Pirates.


As for the Pirates, outfielder Jack Suwinski has been a standout player with a batting average of .500 and an on-base percentage of .600. His ability to get on base consistently will be crucial for the team's success.


With both teams showcasing their top performers, the upcoming game at Citi Field promises to be an exciting clash. Fans can expect a thrilling matchup as the Mets aim to capitalize on Marte's exceptional performance and the Pirates look to counter with their own standout players.


The game is scheduled to take place on April 15, 2024, at 23:10 UTC at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens. Fans can catch all the action live and cheer for their favorite team as they battle it out on the field.

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