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Mets' Francisco Lindor and Rockies Set for a Thrilling Showdown at Citi Field

First Inning


As the Mets prepare to host the Rockies at Citi Field, all eyes will be on Francisco Lindor, the shortstop who has been a consistent performer for the Amazins. Over the past three games, Lindor has shown his prowess both offensively and defensively. In the game against the White Sox on May 27th, he boasted an impressive batting average of .400 with an on-base percentage of .4 and a slugging percentage of .6, resulting in an OPS of 1.0. His fielding was impeccable with a perfect fielding percentage across all three games.


Jul 13, 2024; New York City, New York, USA;  New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (1) hits a two run double in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

On the other side, Ryan McMahon from the Rockies has also been making waves. Playing as an infielder, McMahon maintained a solid fielding percentage of 1.0 throughout his recent matches against the Cubs. Offensively, he had a notable performance on May 29th with a batting average of .333 and an OPS of 0.666.


Middle Innings


In these crucial innings, Mets' outfielder Brandon Nimmo stands out as another key player to watch. Nimmo's performance has been stellar; in particular, his game on May 28th where he achieved a batting average of .667 and an OPS of 1.467 over three at-bats without any errors in fielding. His ability to get on base consistently makes him a significant threat to any opposing pitcher.


Jul 13, 2024; New York City, New York, USA;  New York Mets starting pitcher Christian Scott (45) pitches in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Meanwhile, Mickey Moniak from the Rockies is expected to bring his A-game as well. The right fielder displayed remarkable hitting skills against the Cubs with a batting average of .500 and an OPS of 1.0 during their encounter on May 28th.


Late Innings


As we approach the final innings, pitching becomes increasingly critical for both teams. For the Mets, Tylor Megill has been reliable on the mound with an ERA of 3.176 and WHIP of 1.4118 over recent games while securing one win against the White Sox on May 27th.


Jul 13, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) hits a three run home run in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

For Colorado, Germán Márquez is likely to be pivotal in these closing stages with his ERA standing at 3.0 and WHIP at 1.3333 during his last outing against Chicago on May 28th.


Both teams have demonstrated strong performances recently but it will be interesting to see how they adapt under pressure in this upcoming clash at Citi Field.


The game is scheduled for June 1st at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens starting at 13:40 ET and will be broadcasted live on COLR network.


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