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Mets Look to Bounce Back Against Cardinals at Citi Field, Led by Stellar Performances from Lindor

The New York Mets are gearing up for a highly anticipated matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field. After a tough series against the San Francisco Giants, the Mets are seeking redemption and hoping to turn the tide in their favor. The upcoming game is scheduled for April 26th, 2024 at 11:10 PM UTC and will be broadcasted on Apple TV+.


Mar 1, 2024; Jupiter, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Matt Carpenter (13) returns to the dugout after striking out against the New York Mets during the third inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

One player who has been a standout performer for the Mets is Francisco Lindor. Lindor, playing as a shortstop, has shown exceptional skills both defensively and offensively in the previous games. In the first game against the Giants, Lindor displayed his defensive prowess with a fielding percentage of 1.0. He also contributed to the team's offense with an impressive batting average of .500 and an on-base percentage of .500.


Another player to watch out for is Starling Marte, who plays as an outfielder for the Mets. Marte showcased his power-hitting abilities in the second game against the Giants with a home run and three RBIs. His slugging percentage of 1.2 and OPS of 1.6 demonstrate his impact on the team's offense.


Mar 1, 2024; Jupiter, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Dylan Carlson (3) steals second base against New York Mets second baseman Yolmer Sanchez (83) during the first inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

On the pitching front, Edwin Díaz has been a reliable closer for the Mets. In one of the previous games, Díaz recorded a perfect ERA of 0.0 and a WHIP of 2.0. His ability to strike out batters with a K/9 ratio of 20.25 makes him a formidable force on the mound.


Looking at their overall performance over the past three games, Brett Baty has been consistent at third base with an average batting average of .250 and an OPS of 0.65. Tyrone Taylor has also made valuable contributions as an outfielder with a batting average of .400 and an OPS of 1.6.


Mar 1, 2024; Jupiter, Florida, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) jumps but cannot make a catch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

While the Mets have showcased their individual talents, they will face a tough challenge from the Cardinals. Paul Goldschmidt, playing as a first baseman, has been a key player for the Cardinals with a fielding percentage of 1.0 and an impressive batting average of .500. Nolan Arenado, the third baseman, has also been solid defensively with a fielding percentage of 1.0.


In terms of pitching, Kyle Gibson has been outstanding for the Cardinals with an ERA of 0.0 and a WHIP of 1.7143. Lance Lynn has also been impressive as a starting pitcher with a K/9 ratio of 11.574.


As the Mets take on the Cardinals at Citi Field, fans can expect an intense showdown between these two talented teams. The performances of Lindor, Marte, and Díaz will be crucial in determining the outcome of the game. However, they must be prepared to face strong opposition from Goldschmidt and Arenado.


Baseball enthusiasts can catch all the action live on Apple TV+ on April 26th at 11:10 PM UTC as the Mets seek to overcome their recent struggles and secure victory against the Cardinals at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens, New York.

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