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Mets' Alonso and Dodgers' Freeman Power Up for Epic Citi Field Clash

As the Mets and Dodgers gear up for their upcoming showdown at Citi Field, all eyes are on the top performers from both teams, with Pete Alonso and Freddie Freeman leading the charge. Alonso, the Mets' first baseman, showcased his prowess in the last three games by maintaining a .250 batting average with notable performance including a .500 average in one game, demonstrating his critical role in the Mets' lineup. On the other side, Freddie Freeman, the Dodgers' first baseman, has been equally impressive, hitting .600 in one game and maintaining a strong presence at the plate with a .500 average across recent performances.


Apr 19, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) pitches during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

For the Mets, Starling Marte's contribution cannot be overlooked. The outfielder hit a home run and maintained a .250 batting average over the last three games, highlighting his potential to change the game's dynamics with his power-hitting abilities. Brett Baty and Francisco Lindor also emerged as significant contributors, with Baty hitting an impressive .333 in one of the games and Lindor consistently performing well defensively.


The Dodgers counter with Mookie Betts, whose fielding perfection and .400 batting average in one of the past games underline his all-around capabilities. Teoscar Hernández adds to their offensive threat with a stellar .600 batting average in one game, proving that the Dodgers have depth in their lineup.


Apr 19, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA;  New York Mets pitcher Sean Manaea (59) pitches during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Pitching will play a pivotal role in this matchup. For the Mets, Tylor Megill showed promise with an ERA of 0.0 across recent outings, indicating his potential to stifle Dodgers' hitters. The Dodgers will likely rely on Tyler Glasnow's recent performance (2.571 ERA) to counteract Mets' batters.


This game promises to be an exciting clash between two power-packed lineups. Fans can expect thrilling performances from both teams' top players who have shown they can significantly impact their team's success.


Apr 19, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA;  New York Mets designated hitter DJ Stewart (29) is greeted by third base coach Mike Sarbaugh (88) after hitting a home run during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

The much-anticipated game is scheduled for May 28th at 23:40 UTC at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens. Fans eager to catch every moment of this epic showdown can tune into MLB Network for live coverage.

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