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Mets and Guardians Face Off: Spotlight on Starling Marte's Stellar Performance

As the Mets gear up to face the Guardians, all eyes are on outfielder Starling Marte, whose recent performances have been nothing short of spectacular. Over the last three games, Marte has shown exceptional prowess, particularly shining in the game against the Marlins where he boasted a .750 batting average with an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of 1.8, including driving in a run.


May 21, 2023; New York City, New York, USA;  New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (1) hits a single against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Marte's consistent performance is mirrored by his teammate Brett Baty, playing at third base, who also made significant contributions with a .333 batting average and an OPS of 0.933 in one of the previous games. Their efforts are complemented by Tyrone Taylor in right field, who has been instrumental with a .400 batting average and two RBIs across these games.


On the Guardians' side, Andrés Giménez stands out with his remarkable .500 batting average over the last three games and contributing significantly to his team's efforts with two RBIs and a home run. José Ramírez, another key player for the Guardians, showcased his power by hitting a home run and maintaining a .600 batting average in one of their recent matchups.


May 21, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) hits a home run against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game promises to be an exciting clash between these two teams. With players like Marte leading the charge for the Mets and Giménez for the Guardians, fans can expect a thrilling encounter filled with strategic plays and outstanding performances.


Fans eager to catch this face-off can tune into SNY network for live coverage from Progressive Field in Cleveland. The game is scheduled for May 20th at 22:10 UTC. Whether you're rooting for the Mets or the Guardians, this game is set to be a showcase of some of baseball's finest talents.


May 21, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias (13) burns a double play with New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty (22) sliding into second base  during the third inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
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