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Mets vs. Dodgers: Can New York Turn the Tide at Citi Field?

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Apr 19, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA;  New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) and outfielder Starling Marte (6) celebrate a victory after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Mets are set to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field on May 29, 2024, in what promises to be a pivotal game for both teams. The Mets have had a challenging stretch recently, with their performance showing mixed results over the past few games.


In their most recent game against the San Francisco Giants, the Mets managed to secure a narrow victory with a score of 4-3. Their hitting was relatively consistent, achieving an average of .242 and managing eight hits. However, they struggled with runners in scoring position and left thirteen men on base. This inefficiency could be critical against a strong Dodgers team.


Apr 19, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) takes a ground ball prior to the game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Pitching has been another area of concern for the Mets. In their last outing, their bullpen showed resilience by allowing only one earned run over four innings pitched and maintaining an impressive WHIP of 0.75. However, consistency remains an issue as seen in previous games where they allowed multiple runs late in contests.


Citi Field's dimensions could play a significant role in this matchup. Known for being more pitcher-friendly due to its deep outfield fences and spacious foul territory, it might help mitigate some of the power hitting that the Dodgers bring to the table. The weather forecast predicts partly cloudy conditions with moderate winds from the south which might slightly favor hitters but not significantly alter gameplay dynamics.


Jul 16, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach (32) reacts to striking out against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game is scheduled for May 29 at 8:10 PM Eastern Time at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens. Fans can catch all the action live on SNY network as they hope for a turnaround performance from their beloved Mets against one of baseball's elite teams.

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