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Mets Seek Redemption in San Francisco: Giants Await at Oracle Park

As the New York Mets prepare to face the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent setbacks. The Mets have been struggling with consistency, as evidenced by their performance in the past few games.


Jul 2, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; San Francisco Giants shotstop Brandon Crawford (35) throws out New York Mets Mark Canha (not pictured) after fielding a ground ball during the second inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

In their last encounter against the Detroit Tigers, the Mets were shut out with a score of 5-0 in an extra-inning game. Despite having more hits than errors compared to the Tigers, they failed to convert these opportunities into runs. Their hitting average was a mere .147 and they left a significant number of players on base (LOB), indicating missed scoring chances.


The subsequent games against Milwaukee Brewers didn't fare much better for the Mets. They lost both matches with scores of 4-1 and 7-6 respectively. In these outings, there were improvements offensively; however, defensive errors and pitching challenges persisted. The bullpen's ERA was notably higher in one game (3.6) compared to another where it stood at 2.25 despite similar WHIP values.


Jul 2, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets center fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) scores a run on New York Mets left fielder Tommy Pham (28) RBI double against the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

One positive takeaway is that during their second game against the Brewers, which ended in a narrow loss, the Mets showed offensive prowess with an impressive .316 batting average and six runs scored – though this wasn't enough for victory due to conceding seven runs.


Looking ahead to their next game scheduled for April 24th at Oracle Park against Giants – known for its pitcher-friendly dimensions – it will be crucial for Mets pitchers to capitalize on this advantage while hitters must focus on converting hits into runs more efficiently than recent performances suggest.


Jul 2, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Pete Alonso (20) watches his two run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the eighth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch this anticipated matchup live on April 24th at Oracle Park or tune into broadcasts available through local networks or streaming platforms.

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