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Mets Set to Lock Horns with Giants in Oracle Park Encounter

As the New York Mets prepare to face off against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent performances. The upcoming game, scheduled for April 24th at 7:45 PM UTC, will be a crucial test for the Mets who have shown both flashes of brilliance and signs of struggle in their past few outings.


Jul 2, 2023; New York City, New York, USA;  New York Mets left fielder Tommy Pham (28) scores a run on New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (not pictured) RBI infield single against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

The Mets' recent form has been a mixed bag. In their last three games, they've had one win with an impressive offensive display scoring nine runs on fourteen hits but also suffered two losses where they struggled to bring runners home. Their hitting average over these games was .265 with a notable performance that included six runs on eight hits. However, this was overshadowed by a game where they failed to score despite seven hits.


Pitching has been another area of inconsistency for the Mets. While their bullpen managed an ERA of 3.857 and struck out over fifteen batters per nine innings in one game, overall they've allowed an average ERA of 5.685 across these matches which is something they'll need to tighten up against the Giants' lineup.


Jul 2, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets  Mark Canha (19) and second baseman Luis Guillorme (13) and shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) and second baseman Jeff McNeil (1) celebrate the victory after the game against the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Fielding is another aspect that could use improvement; errors have crept into their game with three made in one match alone which contributed directly to runs scored by the opposition.


Oracle Park is known for its pitcher-friendly dimensions which could play into the hands of both teams' pitching staffs if they're on form. The weather forecast suggests typical San Francisco conditions that should not impact play significantly.


Jul 2, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; San Francisco Giants second baseman Thairo Estrada (39) scores a run on San Francisco Giants designated hitter J.D. Davis (not pictured) RBI double against the New York Mets during the seventh inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch this matchup live on NBCS-BA network and witness whether the Mets can harness their potential and start building momentum as we move further into the season.

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